Arise Acting Studio in Rockwall is re-opening, Open House event set for Sept. 7

Arise Acting Studio in Rockwall is re-opening, Open House event set for Sept. 7

After school programming where kids can: Learn. Perform. Travel. ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 22, 2024) In Rockwall county, there are many options for parents to enroll their children in extracurricular activities. Team sports, swim lessons, cooking classes, and more. But one program is unique in its offerings and opportunities. The Arise Acting Studio – Rockwall is […]

Texas Health named to 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care List

Texas Health named to 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care List

ARLINGTON, TX (Aug. 21, 2024) – Texas Health Resources has been named to the 2024 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® – taking the No. 61 spot. The list highlights the top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating positive outcomes for employees regardless of job […]

Boys Team Charity awards $10K to Rockwall organizations in ‘philanthropy challenge’

Boys Team Charity awards $10K to Rockwall organizations in ‘philanthropy challenge’

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 24, 2024) Boys Team Charity, Lakeside League recently hosted a “philanthropy challenge” in which they welcomed seven local organizations to “tell their story” in the most compelling way possible – and then awarded over $10,000 in total to the particpating charities based on where they ranked once votes were tallied. The challenge […]

City of Rockwall proposes lower tax rate in 2025 budget

City of Rockwall proposes lower tax rate in 2025 budget

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) –Rockwall City Manager Mary Smith is proposing a reduced tax rate of 24.745 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.27 cents from the previous year, reflecting the City’s commitment to maintaining low taxes. […]

City of Rockwall seeks applicants for City Charter Review Commission

City of Rockwall seeks applicants for City Charter Review Commission

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – The City of Rockwall is currently seeking dedicated residents to serve on a City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations. The City Charter is a foundational document […]

Rockwall County Republicans Hispanic Club to host 4th Annual Sanctity of Life Banquet

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024)  The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club will hosts its 4th Annual Sanctity of Life Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 with a mission of energizing and uniting the Rockwall community to Stand for Life. The event will be held at The Centt, 108 E. Washington Street in Downtown Rockwall, […]

Helping Hands provides backpacks, school supplies to over 1900 Rockwall ISD students

Helping Hands provides backpacks, school supplies to over 1900 Rockwall ISD students

In collaboration with North Texas Food Bank, the Helping Hands Food Pantry was also able to give an entire box of groceries to each family attending a back-to-school event held in partnership with FUMC and local community groups, volunteers ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – Helping Hands, which has been providing back-to-school supplies to local […]

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, August 19, 2024

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting of Monday, August 19, 2024

Rockwall, TX (August 20, 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. Safety and Security Update The Student Services Department provided an update on safety and security in response to public comments made during the Board of Trustees Special […]