Dallas/Ft Worth (August 5, 2025) – On July 17th YMCA swim teams throughout the state of Texas converged on Bruce Eubanks Natatorium in Frisco in what was an exhilarating showcase of athletic talent. The spirited athletic competition brought swimmers, some as young as 6 years of age, each diving in with passion and determination to […]
Rockwall County, (August 5, 2025) – Except for physicians, most people end up in their career path more by accident than by careful, well-thought-out, career planning. Think about that. When you graduated from high school, the first big decision you had to make was “what am I going to do with my life now”? Those […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized the 26 School Resource Officers (SROs) who serve our campuses through partnerships with the Rockwall Police Department, Heath Department of Public Safety, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, and Fate Department of Public Safety. These officers play a vital role in keeping our schools safe—not […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, August 2, first responders from Rockwall County and the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, and Rowlett gathered at Pegasus Foods in Rockwall to conduct a joint hazardous materials response exercise. This year’s scenario was one of the most challenging we’ve designed: a disgruntled employee […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – Rockwall-Heath High School’s own Gennie Holcomb has been named the 2026 Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing her unwavering dedication, leadership, and impact in the classroom and beyond. Selected from a highly competitive field of 65 remarkable secondary educators across the region, Holcomb stood […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – The 2025 TriRock Triathlon was a huge success, drawing 326 participants from across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and more to compete in this year’s sprint triathlon. Athletes took on the challenge of a 150-yard pool swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 5K run, all while supporting a cause […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – The Rockwall Chapter of the Texas Tech Alumni Association recently awarded $20,000 to four Rockwall ISD graduates who will be attending Texas Tech University this fall. Since 2005, the Rockwall Chapter has awarded over $320,000 in college scholarships to 84 Rockwall High School and Rockwall Heath High School graduates […]
Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2025) – For many families, summer just is not the same without day camp – spending time with friends on the water, participating in outdoors activities, and field trips are all part of a summer well spent. But for families of special needs youth, these camps are virtually non-existent or, those […]
Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2025) – Do you know a student who wants to make a difference, develop leadership skills, and learn how local government really works? The City of Rockwall is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) – a unique opportunity for high school students to get directly involved in […]
Rockwall, TX (August 4, 2025) – Fourth graders in Rockwall ISD will learn about how Texas was shaped thanks to a new book written just for their age. Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization that preserves the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence, donated “Texas Before the Lone Star” […]