(August 25, 2026) I met a frog up close and personal the other night. After the hot day, I went outside to check on a newly potted plant, but it was too dark to distinguish its black soil from the color-adaptable creature that had bedded down for the evening. I didn’t scream when my index finger […]
ROCKWALL, Texas – August 24, 2026 — After more than a decade of dedicated service to children and families, Lone Star CASA is celebrating the retirement of longtime Volunteer Advocate Sharon Chapman, who has spent the past 12 years making sure children involved in the child welfare system have a voice. Chapman was sworn in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) Application Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Rockwall ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on 7/14/2026, […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court has implemented a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county. This order will not remain in effect beyond 90 days after the adoption date of August 25, 2026. Press release, Rockwall County.
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 25, 2026) – Local performers will have a chance to step into the spotlight this fall as Rockwall Noon Rotary Club presents Rockwall Talent Live, a community talent competition benefiting scholarships for area students. Presented by Rockwall Noon Rotary in partnership with Rockwall ISD, the event is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, […]
AUSTIN, TX — House Speaker Dustin Burrows appointed Representative Katrina Pierson to chair the Subcommittee on Maternal Health, Menopause and Access to Evidence-Based Medicine last week as part of his announcement of additional interim charges ahead of the 90th Legislature, which include examining hormone health and menopause care, maternal nutrition, newborn coverage, and other barriers […]
DALLAS – August 18, 2026 – The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 22nd Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, was one to be remembered. After tasting and evaluating all 15 items, the all-star […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2026) The Rockwall ISD Transportation Department is a winner of the National Safety Council (NSC) 2026 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards. Only 11 companies in the state were honored for their commitment to roadway safety for their employees and all roadway users. The Rockwall ISD Transportation Department earned […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 18, 2026) For over twenty years, doctors have held a not-so-well-disguised resentment for “Dr. Google.” A patient comes to their visit wielding a printout or screenshot from the internet detailing the horrible afflictions with which they have self-diagnosed, expecting us to confirm their worst suspicions. But move over, “Dr. Google,” because there […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 17, 2026) Rockwall ISD is celebrating an A-rating following the release of the 2026 district accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency, a significant academic achievement, increasing its rating by four points in just two years. Serving approximately 19,000 students across 26 campuses, Rockwall ISD’s increase from an 87 rating in 2024 […]