Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session of Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Approval of Certified Bond Election Results The Board of Trustees approved the canvassing of election results pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Texas Election Code and Board […]

Rockwall High School students putting service above self

Rockwall High School students putting service above self

Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – A group of high school students in Rockwall are leading the way in service and leadership. The Rockwall High School Interact Club, a program sponsored by the Rockwall Rotary Club, brings together students with a passion to serve. These peer leaders are an excellent example to others in their […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dennis Bailey set to retire

Rockwall County Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dennis Bailey set to retire

Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – On January 1, 2025, Bobby Gallana and Lorne Liechty will be sworn in as County Commissioners. Gallana will represent Precinct 1, replacing retiring Commissioner Cliff Sevier, and Liechty will represent Precinct 3, replacing retiring Commissioner Dennis Bailey. Cliff Sevier was sworn in on 1/1/2013 and served 12 years on […]

Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge and Carter BloodCare offer donor blankets 

Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge and Carter BloodCare offer donor blankets 

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2024) During the December blood drive hosted by Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge, each volunteer donor will recieve a brand new blanket. The Carter BloodCare event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Rockwall Ford & Rockwall Dodge, 990 E. I-30 in Rockwall. To sign up: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/158417

Meet Gina, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2024) – Hi! My name is Gina, and I am small, active, and alert 3-month old puppy. I love to snuggle and am easy to get along with. I am current on age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to arrange a meet and greet!  Submitted by […]

Stoked Out Construction brings holiday spirit to Rockwall with ‘Santa at Standard Service’

Stoked Out Construction brings holiday spirit to Rockwall with ‘Santa at Standard Service’

From left: Jeff Skinner, Evan Stokes and Heath Mayor Jeremiah McClure   ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2024) –   Stoked Out Construction, proudly owned by Evan Stokes, is spreading holiday cheer as the Presenting Sponsor of the highly anticipated “Santa at Standard Service” event. Hosted by Rockwall Toys for Tots, this festive community celebration will take place on […]

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation gives more than $32K in grants to teachers and staff

Rockwall ISD Education Foundation gives more than $32K in grants to teachers and staff

Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]

Fate Police release video from pursuit on November 13, 2024

Fate Police release video from pursuit on November 13, 2024

Fate, TX (November 14, 2024) – November 13, 2024, at approximate 10:30pm an armed robbery was reported in the 2100 block of Whispering Sage Blvd. in Royse City.  Rockwall County Dispatch quickly broadcast this information to Fate Police Officers. Fate Police Officers observed the involved vehicle within city limits near FM 552 and State Hwy […]

Maaco owner helps local non-profit through advocacy and fundraising

Maaco owner helps local non-profit through advocacy and fundraising

Rockwall, TX – November 14, 2024 – Shane Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall, recently helped host  “Bourbon with the Boys,” an evening that raised money for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rockwall County, Texas. “The people of the CAC do the most important and hardest work,” said Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall. “They help […]