Rockwall area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years

Rockwall area Marine, aviator celebrates 100 years

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 preschoolers become Deputy Constables for a day

Rockwall preschoolers become Deputy Constables for a day

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 Rotarians serve community through monthly North Texas Mobile Food Bank distribution

Rockwall Rotarians serve community through monthly North Texas Mobile Food Bank  distribution

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 School of Music celebrates 27 years serving the greater Rockwall County area with the sounds of music

Rockwall School of Music celebrates 27 years serving the greater Rockwall County area with the sounds of music

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 ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees July 10, 2023 meeting

Rockwall ISD Board Update: Highlights from Board of Trustees July 10, 2023 meeting

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 […]

Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal Named Recipient of National School Communication Award

Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal Named Recipient of National School Communication Award

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 […]

Local High School Student Council Raises Funds for Wipe Out Kids Cancer through Custom Flag Sales

Local High School Student Council Raises Funds for Wipe Out Kids Cancer through Custom Flag Sales

Rockwall, TX (July 10, 2023) – In a remarkable display of community spirit and empathy, the Student Council of Heath High School has launched a fundraising campaign to support Wipe Out Kids Cancer, by selling custom H flags, to all Heath Hawks fans, with the help of Rockwall Sports! For the month of September, Heath High […]

Fatality accident involving pedestrian and 18-wheeler on IH30 in Royse City

Fatality accident involving pedestrian and 18-wheeler on IH30 in Royse City

ROYSE CITY, TX (July 7, 2023)  The Royse City Police Department received a call on July 7, 2023 at 2:30am of a pedestrian who was struck by an 18-wheeler on Eastbound IH30 in the area between Erby Campbell and FM 548. The pedestrian was deceased upon officers’ arrival. Based on physical evidence, it appears the […]