Rockwall, TX (January 18, 2024) – Rockwall County Aggie Moms awarded the annual returning student scholarships for 2023 at their January meeting. To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must have completed over 60 hours at either Texas A&M-College Station or Texas A&M-Galveston campuses. Mom must be an Aggie Mom member and the student […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2024) Last week, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against former Rockwall resident Sirvictor Lejean Parson, 42, for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. The same jury assessed Parson’s punishment at twenty-five (25) years confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Jurors heard testimony that Parson sexually […]
Wylie, TX (December 17, 2024) – Service to others does not always have to mean serving people! When Amelia King was looking for a project for her Eagle Scout Award, she had cats in mind. BIG CATS! She had visited the sanctuary once before with her family and loved seeing the cats as well as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2024) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of its first grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County. The awarded funding will go directly to the Nutrition program providing nutritionally […]
ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) The City of Rowlett recently recognized Sherry Smith and family for outstanding efforts in building a pollinator environmentally friendly garden, naming them the winner of Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award. The City of Rowlett honored Sherry, sharing that her goal is to raise raise butterflies and has chosen host plants such […]
It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 9, 2024) Royse CIty ISD is proud to partner with local law enforcement agencies on all aspects of school safety including School Resource Officers. At least one armed officer or security guard is assigned to every campus in the district. Royse City ISD is dedicated to […]
Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2024) – Prior to the New Year, multiple local businesses, community groups, volunteers, and generous individuals came together in support of Lone Star CASA’s mission this holiday season. During a month-long fundraiser called Cheers for CASA, local businesses collectively donated over $7,000. Compared to last year’s Cheers for CASA fundraiser, Lone […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 5, 2024) January is School Board Recognition Month and Royse City ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is composed of seven board members who are elected by Royse City ISD voters to serve for […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2024) The Rockwall Fire Department is actively enrolling participants for the 2024 Citizen’s Fire Academy. This free program offers citizens the opportunity to experience behind the scenes – and hands on – fire department operations. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your fire department and build your own […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 4, 2024) – At their meeting this week, the Rockwall City Council honored Rockwall Police Detective Phillip Young for receiving a Significant Case Award. The award came from the United States Secret Service and the National Computer Forensics Institute for Detective Young’s work on a detailed child exploitation case with local ties. […]