From left: Jeff Skinner, Evan Stokes and Heath Mayor Jeremiah McClure ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2024) – Stoked Out Construction, proudly owned by Evan Stokes, is spreading holiday cheer as the Presenting Sponsor of the highly anticipated “Santa at Standard Service” event. Hosted by Rockwall Toys for Tots, this festive community celebration will take place on […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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. […]
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 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 […]