ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation added new history-loving folks from Rockwall County to their Board of Trustees at their annual meeting on January 15. New trustees include Wayne Baxter, Mitchell Brown, James Canup, and Patty Griffin. Evan Tate is the 2023 Board President, with Johnny Myers as President-Elect; Jessica Burgess, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2022) The City of Rockwall needs your help to conserve water this week. This Thursday, January 26, starting at 7 a.m. for a 20-hour period, through early morning Friday, January 27, the City of Rockwall’s water supplier, NTMWD, will be working on the water supply connection from their facility in Wylie. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Main Street Advisory Board has presented longtime Downtown Rockwall business owner and volunteer, Tammy Sharp, with a rare Main Street Legacy Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes those who contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Downtown Rockwall. In his presentation at the City Council meeting on […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 19, 2023) Students and staff at the Gene Burton College and Career Academy and members of the Heath Band celebrated the return of a beloved teacher following a six-month deployment to Kuwait with the Air Force Reserves. Master Sergeant Tonja Coykendall, also known as Mrs. Coykendall to Rockwall ISD, returned to a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2023) Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognition School Board Appreciation Month – January is School Board […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2023) Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Amy Hilton announced that she will seek re-election for Place 6 in the May 6th election. Mrs. Hilton, who was first elected in 2020, currently serves as board Vice-President. In 2021, Mrs. Hilton was appointed as a board representative to the District Facilities and Construction […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 18, 2023) Tickets are now on sale to the public for Rockwall-Heath High School Fine Arts Department’s Spring Production of Beauty & the Beast, January 26-28, with a special bonus Meet and Greet with the characters on January 28 at 12:30. Beauty & the Beast will come to life on stage at the […]
In-Sync Exotics welcomes Yoda the Cheetah Wylie, TX, January 17, 2023 – In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is excited to announce the arrival of Yoda, the Cheetah. Yoda, is retired from the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. SSP is a cooperative animal management program started in 1981 by the Association of Zoos and […]
Grants to help communities identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment ARLINGTON, TEXAS, Jan. 17, 2023 – Texas Health Resources will award $8 million in grants to help organizations address health inequity and improve lives in communities across North Texas, many still reeling from the physical, mental and economic impact of the pandemic. Bolstered by […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2023) The Rockwall community is invited to hear Esther Basch’s personal recount of her harrowing experience in the Auschwitz death camps, and her story of perseverance, forgiveness, and hope. Esther Basch is a 94-year-old resident of Prescott. She is one of the few remaining Holocaust survivors living in Arizona. Esther has […]