William B. Travis letter returns to the Alamo

William B. Travis letter returns to the Alamo

  Rockwall County to host bronze plaque dedication Saturay, Feb 24 AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) — Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and passionately […]

Adrienne Balkum announces candidacy for Mayor of McLendon-Chisholm

Adrienne Balkum announces candidacy for Mayor of McLendon-Chisholm

A Commitment to Proactive Leadership and Community Service MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) – Today, Adrienne Balkum declared her candidacy for Mayor of McLendon-Chisholm, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to providing visionary leadership and serving the community with integrity and dedication. “I’m excited to continue my dedicated service to our community, and my hard work to […]

National Charity League, Inc. Texas Pearl Chapter donates more than 300 books to advance literacy

National Charity League, Inc. Texas Pearl Chapter donates more than 300 books to advance literacy

  Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2024) – National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter nonprofit organization, has a unique program designed to empower members to succeed as confident, well-rounded contributors to society while making a positive impact in the communities they serve. The National Charity League, Inc. Texas Pearl Chapter participated in NCL’s […]

Rockwall Kiwanis kicks off 2024 with dynamic board, full slate of programs

Rockwall Kiwanis kicks off 2024 with dynamic board, full slate of programs

Pictured from left: Chloe A. Rose-Secretary, Myron Barron-President, Tarren Oswald-President Elect, Pat Turner-BOD Member, Gunnar Ledermann-Past President, Mary Smith-Treasurer, MaryAnn Hall-BOD Member, Kate Sitzenstatter-BOD Member ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2024) Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall […]

National Charity League Lone Star Chapter hosts 2024 Senior Presentation

National Charity League Lone Star Chapter hosts 2024 Senior Presentation

Front row seated, from left: Macy Bortz, Morgan James, Karys Baker, Ava Dalton, Abbie Glaze, Kayla Resseguie, Kennedy Moorman, Ella Spicer, Hayes Sartin, Kennedy Cequina, Sophia Gonzalez, Holland Henderson, Anna Bailey. Back row standing, from left: Bella Kate Walker, Maya Rodriguez, Brooke Walker, Emily Nielsen, Ellie Austin, Bella Leugers, Landry Sartin, Rylie Cecil, Morgan Shellito, […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting and Monthly Meeting Monday, February 19, 2024

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting and Monthly Meeting Monday, February 19, 2024

Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, click the following link www.rockwallisd.com Special Session Meeting The Board of Trustees toured the Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus. Monthly Meeting Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals […]

Rockwall Art League to host Floral Oil Painting Workshop with Debora Lytle

Rockwall Art League to host Floral Oil Painting Workshop with Debora Lytle

Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2024) – Rockwall Art League is excited to announce the Floral Workshop in Oil Paint on April 5th, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  The workshop will be held at Harry Myers Community Center located at 807 East Washington St. in Rockwall. Debora Schubert Lytle is an accomplished oil painter with an […]

Dr. Shelley Garrett earns School Business Certification

Dr. Shelley Garrett earns School Business Certification

GARLAND ISD, TX (Feb. 19, 2024) The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) announced Dr. Shelley Garrett, Assistant Superintendent of Safety & Operations at Garland ISD, earned her Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA) certification. TASBO certifications are highly respected and often encouraged by school districts as a way to gain real-world knowledge of […]