Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees March 24 meeting

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees March 24 meeting

Trustees approved the following resolution designating the name of Middle School #4 as Ursula Rakow Middle School. The school is part of the 2021 bond program and is scheduled to open to 6th-8th graders in August 2025. The school is Rockwall ISD’s fourth middle school. ROCKWALL, TX (March 25, 2025) Board of Trustees Recognitions The […]

Nominate deserving seniors, and those who serve them

Nominate deserving seniors, and those who serve them

Rockwall, TX (March 25, 2025) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services is gearing up for the nationally recognized Older Americans Day. This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.” Each May, organizations in Rockwall County, along with the five city mayors, the city government, and individuals, nominate several outstanding seniors—or those who serve them— […]

Martha Huffman announces run for Fate City Council

Martha Huffman announces run for Fate City Council

A Trusted Leader for Smart Growth, Fiscal Responsibility, and Public Safety FATE, TX (March 25, 2025) I’m Martha Huffman, and I’m running for Fate City Council to ensure Fate grows responsibly while protecting its small-town charm and addressing the needs of residents. As Fate continues to expand, we need a strategic approach to development, making […]

Meet Suki, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Suki, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (March 24, 2025) – Suki is a 7-month old smarty-pants who is already house-trained, crate-trained, fantastic on a leash, and knows how to “sit.” She is still definitely puppy playful and absolutely loves her cuddles! Suki is full of confidence and doesn’t know a stranger. She can be overzealous when meeting new puppy […]

Rockwall School of Music honored with prestigious Award of Musical Excellence

Rockwall School of Music honored with prestigious Award of Musical Excellence

Rockwall, TX (March 24, 2025) – Rockwall School of Music is proud to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed Award of Musical Excellence in recognition of its outstanding contributions to music education. This distinguished honor celebrates the school’s dedication to fostering musical growth and its remarkable impact on the community through high-quality instruction […]

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to host virtual ‘Backyard Chicken Basics’ & Egg Grader Training workshops

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to host virtual ‘Backyard Chicken Basics’ & Egg Grader Training workshops

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Backyard Chicken Basics workshop on March 31-April 4 and an Egg Grader Training workshop on April 22-25. Both virtual workshops are part of the Backyard Chicken seminar series presented by AgriLife Extension and the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science that includes weekly seminars on topics related to […]

Nominate deserving seniors, and those who serve them

Nominate deserving seniors, and those who serve them

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 23, 2025) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is gearing up for the nationally recognized Older Americans Day. This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.” Each May, organizations in Rockwall County, along with the five city mayors, the city government, and individuals, nominate several outstanding seniors—or those […]

Comfort & Care: Seniors stitch hope for children in need

Comfort & Care: Seniors stitch hope for children in need

Standing, from left: Jerry Welch, Rainbow Room Board President; Lissa Robertson, Highland Meadows Activity Director; and Cindy O’Reilly, Rainbow Room Board VP of Projects, with ‘senior sew-er’ residents of Highland Meadows Rockwall, TX (March 20, 2025) – Residents of Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. in Rockwall, have turned […]

Local businesses ‘Go Blue for Kids’ with these special promotions in April

Local businesses ‘Go Blue for Kids’ with these special promotions in April

Rockwall County (March 23, 2025) – The community is encouraged to join in as the following area businesses offer ‘Go Blue for Kids’ promotions to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center during Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rockwall County. SPECIAL DATES & EVENTS Awestruck Design Co. | April 2, All Day | […]

Stand against child abuse in Rockwall County: attend a city or county proclamation

Stand against child abuse in Rockwall County: attend a city or county proclamation

Rockwall County (March 23, 2025) – Rockwall County and cities within the county proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, demonstrating that our community values prevention and prioritizes safe and happy childhoods. Attend an upcoming proclamation and stand against child abuse with us. March 25 – Royse City Police & Courts Building, 7:00pm April 7 […]