Maaco owner helps local non-profit through advocacy and fundraising

Maaco owner helps local non-profit through advocacy and fundraising

Rockwall, TX – November 14, 2024 – Shane Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall, recently helped host  “Bourbon with the Boys,” an evening that raised money for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rockwall County, Texas. “The people of the CAC do the most important and hardest work,” said Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall. “They help […]

Scouts Honor: Building comfort for Rockwall shelter pets

Scouts Honor: Building comfort for Rockwall shelter pets

Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he’s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips.  ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, has turned his passion […]

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Rockwall County, TX (November 13, 2024) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous businesses that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a […]

A Message from the Rockwall ISD Superintendent

A Message from the Rockwall ISD Superintendent

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 13, 2024) At Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal gave the following update regarding the recent VATRE and bond election:  Rockwall ISD would like to thank the community for their ongoing support. We believe we have outstanding students, teachers, and staff. Supporting our community’s school district that serves 19,200 […]

Rockwall-Heath chapter of Young Men’s Service League honors veterans

Rockwall-Heath chapter of Young Men’s Service League honors veterans

Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The members of Young Men’s Service League Rockwall-Heath Chapter were honored to present military branch flags to 73 local veterans in recognition of their service to our country.  Flags were installed this past week at the homes of 28 Army, 18 Navy, 18 Air Force, and 9 Marine veterans. […]

IKEA U.S. is opening a new small format store in Rockwall

IKEA U.S. is opening a new small format store in Rockwall

Opening in December 2025, IKEA Rockwall will be the third store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, conveniently located with access to major highways connecting Dallas to Texarkana and Little Rock. Conshohocken, PA – (November 12, 2024) – Today, IKEA U.S. is excited to announce its plans for IKEA Rockwall, which is slated to open December 2025, […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Monday, November 11, 2024

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Monday, November 11, 2024

Rockwall ISD National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the following students and student groups that were recognized by the Board of Trustees: • National Merit Semifinalists […]

Heath High School Student Council wins Pack the Pantry Food Drive for 14th consecutive year

Heath High School Student Council wins Pack the Pantry Food Drive for 14th consecutive year

Heath, TX (November 8, 2024) – A legacy of student-led service! For the 14th consecutive year, the Rockwall-Heath High School Student Council beat Rockwall High School in the annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive! Every Fall, the winner of the food drive is announced before the I-30 Classic Football Game kickoff. This drive benefits Rockwall […]

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual workshop on small business loans

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual workshop on small business loans

Registration underway for HomeBank Texas’ community education series ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 7, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with Texas Bankers Association to present a free, virtual, community education series  focusing on financial literacy. The first installment was very well received and featured Landon Lowry, HBTX […]