Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session: Newly elected board members take oath of office, officers announced

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session: Newly elected board members take oath of office, officers announced

ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2022) 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. Stan Britton and Jim White Take Oath of Office The newly elected Board of Trustees took the oath of office at Wednesday’s special session. Stan Britton was elected […]

Rowlett Chamber president achieves new honors with Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship

Rowlett Chamber president achieves new honors with Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship

ROWLETT, TX (May 18, 2022) – The Rowlett Area Chamber congratulates its President and Chief Operating Officer, Michael Gallops on earning his Master of Science in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston – Victoria (UHV). Commencement was held on May 14 in Victoria, TX. Entrepreneurship involves starting and developing new businesses, and […]

State Fair of Texas unveils commemorative theme art, ‘Taste of Texas’

State Fair of Texas unveils commemorative theme art, ‘Taste of Texas’

DALLAS, TX (May 18, 2022) For 136 years, food has been a focal point of the annual State Fair of Texas exposition. When you ask folks what their favorite part of the State Fair is, without skipping a beat, many will answer FOOD. As an event that blends more than 2 million people from all […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: The Light

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: The Light

ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2022) For Ukraine, Buffalo, Laguna Woods, all the safe places that have been invaded with hatred. You are the Light of the world. There is grief and horror, ugliness beyond imagination, and men taking lives as their quest.  I fear humanity is lost, dear God.  We are all at fault. Lead […]

City of Rockwall to unveil butterfly art sculptures this weekend

City of Rockwall to unveil butterfly art sculptures this weekend

Rockwall, Texas – May 17, 2022 – As the City of Rockwall prepares for the unveiling of the Butterfly Art sculptures this Saturday, May 21, there is one special group to thank for making the project happen. To kick off the project, the first sculpture was painted by local artist and retired art teacher, Susan […]

Meet Eleanor, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Eleanor, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2022) Beautiful Eleanor has a face that is a rainbow of colors. She is very playful and enjoys attention. Eleanor showed a love for humans at a very young age by trying to jump into her new foster’s arms. She loves to cuddle and be petted. She is a tortie, so along with the sugar there’s […]

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board May 16 Special Session: Recognitions & Approvals

Highlights from Rockwall ISD Board May 16 Special Session: Recognitions & Approvals

ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2022) — The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing Monday night’s (5/16/2022) RISD Board of Trustees Special Session. Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding students and student groups for the following accomplishments: State Swim Medalists State Wrestling Medalists Rockwall High School State Track Medalists Rockwall High School Lady […]

Rockwall High School Stingerettes Senior Showcase 2022: Samantha Bramlett

Rockwall High School Stingerettes Senior Showcase 2022: Samantha Bramlett

ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2022) Our Stingerette Showcase this week is Miss Samantha Bramlett. Samantha is the daughter of Kyle and Deidre’ Bramlett. Samantha is a three-year member of Stingerettes where she currently serves as Senior Lieutenant. Samantha is also a three-year member of the Elite team, Showstoppers, as well as Kick Company and Hip […]

Enjoy birthday cake and ice cream with the big cats at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie

Enjoy birthday cake and ice cream with the big cats at In-Sync Exotics in Wylie

WYLIE, TX – May 16, 2022 In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, TX, will host a Big Cat Birthday Bash with free cake and ice cream on Saturday, June 11. Gates of the sanctuary open at 11 a.m. There will be sack races, a dunk tank, water […]

Ridgeline Management Company announces the move of its home office to Rockwall

Ridgeline Management Company announces the move of its home office to Rockwall

Rockwall, TX – May 16, 2022 – Ridgeline Management Company, a senior housing management company, announces the transition of its former Home Office from West Linn, OR to their new Base Camp in Rockwall, TX. Ridgeline expects this move to allow them to better serve their expanding portfolio, especially in Texas. “Transitioning our home office […]