ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 — Mark your calendars for the In-Sync Exotics Easter Egg-stravaganza, April 3rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Folks can take part in a treasure hunt, food for purchase, an online auction and watch the big cats receive their Easter eggs around 1 p.m. Suggested Donation: $12 Adult $10 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 — On Heritage Christian Academy’s Mission Day last Friday, HCA middle and high school students had the opportunity to thank Texas Health Hospital Rockwall healthcare workers. Students spent time making posters/cards and praying for our local healthcare heroes. They also had Zoom sessions with doctors and nurses from Texas […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Members of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Rockwall/Heath/Lake Ray Hubbard Office donated food, blankets and other essential items to area homebound seniors impacted by the winter storm. The agents saw the devastation that occurred to so many during the recent extreme winter-weather event, in which temperatures dropped into the teens […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2021 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-two teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Rockwall ISD Social Services Department invites parents to SAFE! – a virtual parent education event covering important topics like keeping teens safe, promoting mental wellness, recognizing signs of stress and depression, and much more. The event will be held Thursday, March 4th at 6 p.m. In this presentation, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Today State Senator Bob Hall and State Representative Bryan Slaton filed legislation to safeguard the productivity of land in Texas and to restore fair competition to the energy sector. SB 829/HB 2372 provides for the decommissioning of solar facilities at the end of their useful life, as well […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 26, 2021 — Jack Barry Cowley, age 76, and long-time resident of Rockwall, TX, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born January 12, 1945, in Hillsboro, TX, to Jack Barry Cowley and Harriett Ann (Allen) Cowley. Jack received his undergraduate degree from UT Austin and his law degree from […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 25, 2021 — The three National Merit Semifinalists from Rockwall-Heath High School have recently been named National Merit Finalists, advancing to compete for scholarships through the 2021 National Merit Scholarship competition. Isabelle Baumler, Chloe Holliman and Elise Sibley were selected by a national committee based on their academic record, outstanding test […]
ROWLETT, TX – February 25, 2021 — During a meeting on Feb. 24th, the Rowlett city council unanimously approved several amendments to the Regulating Plan for the Sapphire Bay development. Some of the major warrants that were approved by the council are as follows: Series of restaurants to replace movie theater The movie theater block […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 22, 2021 — Below are summary highlights of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 22nd. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting […]