Rockwall ISD Education Foundation welcomes legislative update from State Rep. Justin Holland

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation welcomes legislative update from State Rep. Justin Holland

ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2021 — In its monthly meeting on Sept. 15, the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation welcomed Justin Holland (R-Rockwall, District 33) for an update on public education-related info from the State Legislature’s regular and special sessions. In his presentation, Holland went over bills passed during the session, state funding, federal COVID […]

Three Rockwall ISD students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Three Rockwall ISD students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that two students from Rockwall High School, Harrison Delong and Angela Walters, and one student from Rockwall-Heath High School, Christopher Rodriquez, were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. They achieved this prestigious designation for their academic excellence on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholars Qualifying Test. […]

‘Siren Rocktoberfest’ in Downtown Rockwall to feature Dachshund races, keg roll contest, and German food

‘Siren Rocktoberfest’ in Downtown Rockwall to feature Dachshund races, keg roll contest, and German food

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) An inaugural Siren Rocktoberfest is set for noon Saturday, Oct. 2 at Downtown Rockwall’s new Siren Rock Brewing Company, located at 310 S. Goliad St. The beer garden will tap its new Oktoberfest bier, and special German-themed dishes will be available, including Siren Rock beer braised bratwursts and German potato […]

Dallas YMCA Key Leaders Luncheon: Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Commissioner, featured keynote speaker

The Catalyst Advancing Equity Award will be presented in recognition of partnership with the Dallas Y’s Catalyst Initiative DALLAS (September 14, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas announced today it will host the 2021 YMCA Key Leaders Luncheon, presented by Delta Airlines, on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Hotel […]

New foods announced for State Fair of Texas

New foods announced for State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 14, 2021) The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2021 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best […]

‘Prayer, Praise and Worship’ coming to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown Rockwall Oct. 31

‘Prayer, Praise and Worship’ coming to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown Rockwall Oct. 31

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 14, 2021) The community is welcome for “Prayer, Praise, and Worship in the City,” coming to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown Rockwall from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. The PPW ministry hosts worship and prayer nights monthly in and around Rockwall, at varying locations. It is free and open to […]

Rockwall School of Music celebrates 25 years

Rockwall School of Music celebrates 25 years

ROCKWALL, TX – September 13, 2021 — Before the Rockwall School of Music began, the current owners, Russ and Karen Porter, as well as the original owners, Rockwall Fire Chief Kenneth Cullins and Heather Cullins, had the same vision. Both couples envisioned a safe place for children, teens and adults to pursue their musical passion. […]

Atmos Energy safety surveys underway in Rockwall, Heath Sept. 13-17

Atmos Energy safety surveys underway in Rockwall, Heath Sept. 13-17

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2021) Atmos Energy crews and contractors will be in Rockwall and Heath performing safety surveys of our natural gas distribution system using mobile leak detection units that measure and map methane plumes in the area.  Mobile leak detection units are white SUV’s with flashing lights and are labeled with an Atmos […]