(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 9, 2019) The Royse City Independent School District is pleased to announce that Richard Pense has been named principal for Bobby Summers Middle School opening in August 2020. Pense has 23 years in education, 20 years in Royse City ISD and has spent the last four years as principal for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 8, 2019) Greetings! Last week, the Texas House passed House Bill 3, the Texas Plan for school finance! House Bill 3 fundamentally transforms the way Texas invests in its students. This bill puts into motion approximately $9 billion in funding – beyond enrollment growth and current law entitlement over the next […]
April is National Safe Digging Month (ROCKWALL, TX — April 5, 2019) More than 50 percent of Atmos Energy’s hazardous leaks are caused by excavation damage to its natural gas distribution system. Accidental damage is the greatest risk to underground utilities and even minor damage, such as a scrape, dent, or crease in a pipeline […]
Letter to the Editor (MOBILE CITY, TX – April 5, 2019) Mobile City experienced a fire on Thursday evening, April 4 at around 5:30 pm. Thank God that all our citizens are safe and no one was hurt! As the Mayor of the City of Mobile City, I would like to commend the fire departments of […]
Democratic majority refuses to stand against infanticide WASHINGTON (April 5, 2019) – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) moved to force a vote on major pro-life legislation yesterday by signing a discharge petition (H.Res. 102) that was filed in the U.S. House of Representatives. House Democrats tanked this effort and refused to vote on legislation that sought […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2019) Spring has recently become my favorite season. In the past, I adored fall. The pumpkins, the warm spiced drinks, the heavy foods – but as of late, I love the spring. I noticed the shift in my fondness when I began gardening. The pleasure I find in tilling the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2019) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the third consecutive year. The Best Communities Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 4, 2019) District 11-6A recently held its district-level UIL Academics competition where the UIL Academics Teams from Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School competed. Individual Results: In Accounting, Sydney Peveler from Rockwall HS earned first place. In Current Issues, Chris Rodriguez from Rockwall-Heath HS earned first place and Sofia Rodriguez from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2019) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Team has advanced to the National ProStart Invitational in Washington D.C. after winning first place at the Texas State Finals in March. This will be the third consecutive year Rockwall ISD will represent Texas in this national competition. At the state competition, each Rockwall ISD student […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2019) Securely destroy your old bank statements, tax returns and other sensitive papers on-site during the COMMUNITY SHREDDING EVENT from 9am-1pm Saturday, April 13 at 2900 Ridge Road, Ebby Halliday Rockwall. No need to remove paper clips or staples. Just bring your documents by the box-full. Please no binders or […]