Rockwall FFA students put grant funds to work

Rockwall FFA students put grant funds to work

Rockwall, TX (April 24, 2025) – Rockwall FFA students are continually striving for more opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills through a large variety of projects. Recently, after the Ag Mechanical program received a Rockwall ISD Education Foundation grant of $4,330.31, three very talented and industrious students took on the opportunity to build shop […]

Rockwall ISD names 2025 BEST Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD names 2025 BEST Teachers of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2025 Sheri Stodghill Fowler BEST Teachers of the Year, recognizing two outstanding first-year educators for their exceptional impact in the classroom. The Best (Beginning Educators…Successful Teacher) program supports and celebrates first-year educators across the district. Sarah Fladeland, a first-grade teacher at Ouida Springer […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners debut ‘Planting Seeds for the Future’ scholarship 

Rockwall County Master Gardeners debut ‘Planting Seeds for the Future’ scholarship 

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) In the fall of 2024, Rockwall County Master Gardeners began a pilot program to raise money for scholarships.  These funds come from proceeds from seed sales during our biannual plant sale, as well as various learning events throughout the year.  The response has been tremendous, and we are pleased to […]

Excellence Under Fire: Rockwall Fire Dept. achieves top state recognition

Excellence Under Fire: Rockwall Fire Dept. achieves top state recognition

Rockwall Fire Department earns coveted “Recognized Best Practices Fire Department” designation from Texas Fire Chiefs Association ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) – The Rockwall Fire Department is proud to announce that it has been designated as a “Recognized Best Practices Fire Department” by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program. This prestigious honor […]

Rockwall Education Foundation Classic: A striking success!

Rockwall Education Foundation Classic: A striking success!

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2025) What happens when you gather over 220 people who share a vision of enhancing education in Rockwall TX on a Friday night at a bowling alley? You raise more than $44,000 which will facilitate student achievement and skill development, and recognize and encourage staff excellence in Rockwall ISD! The Rockwall […]

Double the Harmony: Rockwall’s A Cappella Powerhouses Return to Nationals

Double the Harmony: Rockwall’s A Cappella Powerhouses Return to Nationals

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 22, 2025) Well, they’ve done it again.  Rockwall High School’s “Walk the Line” and Rockwall-Heath High School’s “Infiniti” are headed back to ICHSA Nationals in New York City. Have you ever watched the “Pitch Perfect” movies? The International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) is the real-life high school level of […]

Rockwall County Precinct 3 Town Hall Forum focused on proposed Outer Loop

Rockwall County Precinct 3 Town Hall Forum focused on proposed Outer Loop

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 21, 2025) – Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lorne Liechty hosted a public town hall forum to discuss the proposed Outer Loop and its potential impact on Rockwall County. Attendees included State Representative Katrina Pierson, County Judge Frank New, Precinct 4 County Commissioner John Stacy, and other county and city elected officials. […]

YMCA of Metro Dallas honors 23 volunteers, including Rockwall recipient, at 139th annual celebration

YMCA of Metro Dallas honors 23 volunteers, including Rockwall recipient, at 139th annual celebration

Dallas, TX (April 21, 2025) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2025 Annual Celebration on Thursday, April 17 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum to recognize volunteers who have dedicated their time in service to the Y’s mission and vision. While thousands of volunteers support the YMCA’s diverse programs annually, only a distinguished […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Dance Team present “Wonderland” – A Magical Spring Show Experience!

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Dance Team present “Wonderland” – A Magical Spring Show Experience!

Heath, TX (April 21, 2025) – Step into the magic! The Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers, 2025 National Champions, along with the Southside Drill & Dance Program, invite the community to their highly anticipated Spring Show: “Wonderland”, happening April 25 & 26 from 7–10 PM at the Heath High School Performing Arts Center. This dazzling production will showcase […]

Meet Rocky, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rocky, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (April 21, 2025) – Meet Rocky, aka Rocky Bobby! This 2-year old is housebroken, crate-trained, and has the cutest curly tail! Rocky takes treats gently and rides well in the car. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with toys, dogs of all sizes, and chewing on antlers. He wants to be with […]