Rockwall ISD’s music education program receives national recognition for the fourth year in a row

Rockwall ISD’s music education program receives national recognition for the fourth year in a row

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2020) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 21st year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access […]

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 17, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading […]

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to host Virtual STEM Week from April 20-24

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to host Virtual STEM Week from April 20-24

The week features free virtual learning, experiments and fun for children from preschool through high school DALLAS (April 17, 2020) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas will host a Virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workshop the week of April 20-24 so children of all ages can be introduced to STEM through fun, engaging […]

Senior Spotlight: Dakota Britt, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Dakota Britt, Rockwall-Heath High School

Dakota Britt is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He will head to the University of New Mexico next year to play baseball and further his academics. Submitted by Melissa Britt. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are they creative, courageous, innovative, diverse, and a […]

Governor Abbott launches Small Business Webinar Series

Governor Abbott launches Small Business Webinar Series

(April 16, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism yesterday launched the Governor’s Small Business Webinar Series to provide Texas small business owners and entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, and actionable information on COVID-19 recovery resources. The first webinar, specifically tailored to Central Texas, was attended by over 3,000 Texans. The Webinar Series […]

The Fate Girls: A History of Fate Texas Video Premiere set for Friday

The Fate Girls: A History of Fate Texas Video Premiere set for Friday

(FATE, TX – April 16, 2020) The City of Fate has completed a video that encapsulates the history of Fate’s past. Plans are set for Friday, April 17 at 6 PM to premiere the video on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CityOfFate) As a way of bringing the community together, part of the #FateStrong movement, Fate is encouraging […]