ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Rockwall resident and retired Navy Commander Don Braswell was recently inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame in Pampa, Texas. The induction highlights his military career and his role in saving the lives of 35 people during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. From 1999-2002, Braswell worked […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2020) Planning a fundraiser in the midst of a pandemic has its challenges, but for Development Director Maureen Cook, turning obstacles into opportunities is what she does best – especially when she has the support of gala committee co- chairs Amy Lawrence and Tracey Landry. Produced by BRN Media. Meals on Wheels […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS – (September 23, 2020) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation hosted the Rockwall Virtual Job Fair on Friday, September 18, 2020 and experienced a great level of success. The event had initially been planned as a live in-person job fair, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pivot to an online virtual platform. Thirteen Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Cailee Cares has been selected as Head Cheerleader for the 2020–2021 Varsity Squad at Rockwall High School. Cailee served as co-captain her freshman year and has received several cheerleading awards the past 4 years including 2-time All-American Cheerleader, 4-time All-American Nominee, NCA Leadership, Best Base, Miss 100% and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Each year the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club provides coats for elementary school children in Rockwall. The Coats for Kids event is held each year in November at the Rockwall Old Navy store and coordinated between Rockwall Breakfast Rotary and the Administrators, Counselors and Teachers at Rockwall ISD. Breakfast […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 22, 2020) Sue Reeves of Rockwall has the distinguished honor of being featured among a select few on the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll. Sue is a volunteer at the Children’s Advocacy Center, nominated by Farrah Brabson who wrote: “She volunteers her time weekly for our organization. She […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2020 — During its regular meeting this morning, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court approved the county tax rate at .3131 per $100 assessed value for the 2020 tax year. “Over the last six years, we’ve had consistent reductions is our tax rate to the tune of over 20 percent in […]
AUSTIN (September 22, 2020) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be launching a new conservation license plate to raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. The public is invited to vote for their favorite design for the new monarch butterfly license plate through an online survey […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 21, 2020) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Monday, September 21. Here is a summary. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 22, 2020) At their meeting Monday night, September 21, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a seven-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is 1.79 cents less than […]