Heritage Christian Academy students show love and gratitude to local healthcare heroes

Heritage Christian Academy students show love and gratitude to local healthcare heroes

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 — On Heritage Christian Academy’s Mission Day last Friday, HCA middle and high school students had the opportunity to thank Texas Health Hospital Rockwall healthcare workers. Students spent time making posters/cards and praying for our local healthcare heroes. They also had Zoom sessions with doctors and nurses from Texas […]

Wreaths Across America mobile education exhibit plans stops in Rockwall, March 7 & 8

Wreaths Across America mobile education exhibit plans stops in Rockwall, March 7 & 8

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 – The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit will be stopping in Rockwall, TX – first from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 7 at The Rockwall Home Depot, and again from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 8 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The Exhibit represents the […]

Dalton Tasset, Rockwall ISD grad and youngest candidate, announces run for school board, Place 2

Dalton Tasset, Rockwall ISD grad and youngest candidate, announces run for school board, Place 2

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 – Rockwall ISD graduate Dalton Tasset has announced his run for RISD Board of Trustees, Place 2. “I offer something totally different. Being a recent student from RISD, I understand the challenges that our students and teachers are faced with each day. I believe this perspective would benefit our […]

Ebby Halliday Realtors Rockwall office aids homebound seniors impacted by winter storm

Ebby Halliday Realtors Rockwall office aids homebound seniors impacted by winter storm

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Members of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Rockwall/Heath/Lake Ray Hubbard Office donated food, blankets and other essential items to area homebound seniors impacted by the winter storm. The agents saw the devastation that occurred to so many during the recent extreme winter-weather event, in which temperatures dropped into the teens […]

Rockwall ISD names 2021 Teacher of the Year nominees

Rockwall ISD names 2021 Teacher of the Year nominees

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2021 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-two teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and […]

Rockwall ISD presents SAFE! virtual parent education event March 4

Rockwall ISD presents SAFE! virtual parent education event March 4

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Rockwall ISD Social Services Department invites parents to SAFE! – a virtual parent education event covering important topics like keeping teens safe, promoting mental wellness, recognizing signs of stress and depression, and much more. The event will be held Thursday, March 4th at 6 p.m. In this presentation, […]

Senator Bob Hall and Representative Bryan Slaton file legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and fair competition to the energy sector

Senator Bob Hall and Representative Bryan Slaton file legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and fair competition to the energy sector

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Today State Senator Bob Hall and State Representative Bryan Slaton filed legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and to restore fair competition to the energy sector. SB 829/HB 2372 provides for the decommissioning of solar facilities at the end of their useful life, as well […]

Celebration of Life: Jack B. Cowley

Celebration of Life: Jack B. Cowley

ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Jack Barry Cowley, age 76, and long-time resident of Rockwall, TX, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born January 12, 1945, in Hillsboro, TX, to Jack Barry Cowley and Harriett Ann (Allen) Cowley. Jack received his undergraduate degree from UT Austin and his law degree from […]

Federal assistance available to Rockwall County residents and businesses affected by severe winter storms

Federal assistance available to Rockwall County residents and businesses affected by severe winter storms

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TEXAS – February 25, 2021 – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration resulting from last week’s winter storms. The declaration currently covers 77 Texas counties, including Rockwall County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small […]