ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 24, 2023) The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a motion made by Commissioner John Stacy, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to designate Precinct 2 Commissioner Dana Macalik as the lead agent for Rockwall County to create the “Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050” with the goal of presenting a final draft […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (July 24, 2023) There will be a Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 p.,m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W. FM 550. Learn how the City is addressing water issues, water supply system acquisition process, public benefits and water conservation efforts. The meeting is hosted by Mayor Keith Short and Mayor […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2023) Over 50 family and friends and five generations gathered at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center in Rowlett on July 23 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Donald L. Van Handel, a local WWII Marine with a long career in aviation. “Don has a flight license for just about every […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2023) Enthusiastic preschool children from the Rise daycares located at 915 N. Goliad and 301 W. Kaufman in Rockwall, received two special visitors today: Constable John Benedetto and Deputy Constable Chad Fogg, Precinct 1. The children were made honorary Deputy Constables for the day with sticker badges for all. Smiles abound on […]
Rockwall, TX (July 13, 2023) – On the first Friday of each month, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) arrives to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Rockwall to provide food for those in need. Each month, the church and the NTFB can count on Rockwall Rotarians to give their time and energy! The July distribution […]
Rockwall, TX (July 13, 2023) – This year Rockwall’s largest and most prestigious private lesson music school, the Rockwall School of Music, celebrates 27 years in business. Founded by long time Rockwall resident, Heather Cullins, in 1996, RSM was sold to its current owners, Russ and Karen Porter in 2004. Regarding the inception of the […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the meeting of Monday, July 10, 2023. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Review of Board of Trustees Operating Procedures The Board of Trustees […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – Meet Nyla! This sweet 11-month old girl loves belly rubs and wants to cuddle. Nyla was wonderful with other dogs in the shelter, and her former owners say she’s great with children (unknown on cats). Her foster family says that she has not had any accidents in their house […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 5 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster […]
Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2023) – Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The award recognizes one district leader annually for their outstanding leadership in and support of school public relations and […]