Preparing for total solar eclipse – in Rockwall

Preparing for total solar eclipse – in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2024) Unless your head has been in the sand, under a rock or you just don’t pay attention to things happening around these parts, there’s a total solar eclipse happening IN Rockwall on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse can be an awe-inspiring celestial event that drastically changes the appearance […]

Rowlett High School Theatre among first in nation to perform teen version of musical ‘Six’

Rowlett High School is first high school in Texas and one of the first 12 schools in the nation to perform Six: The Musical Teen Edition ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 24, 2024) – Garland ISD is pleased to announce that Rowlett High School has been selected to perform the new teen edition of “SIX.” “SIX: THE […]

‘Solidarity Event’ set for Feb 25 in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2023) The community is invited as Hava and Jimmy McClintock, Ambassadors for Israel Int. and Rockwall Chabad, host a county-wide Solidarity Event on Sunday, Feb. 25 featuring a presentation by the North Texas Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) in support of Israel’s soldiers and their families. […]

Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren

Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren

Rockwall, TX (January 18, 2024) – Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $100.00/per student – everyone is welcome Harry Meyers Community Center Join us for a wonderful watercolor workshop with the talented Bev Boren. She is a signature member of […]

Rockwall County Aggie Moms Award Scholarships to Returning Texas A&M Students

Rockwall County Aggie Moms Award Scholarships to Returning Texas A&M Students

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 […]

Former Rockwall resident sentenced to 25 years for aggravated sexual assault of a child

Former Rockwall resident sentenced to 25 years for aggravated sexual assault of a child

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 […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

Meals on Wheels Senior Services receives grant award to fund meals

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 […]

Sherry Smith earns Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award for environmentally-friendly garden

Sherry Smith earns Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award for environmentally-friendly garden

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 […]

Royse City ISD partners with local law enforcement on school safety

Royse City ISD partners with local law enforcement on school safety

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 […]