Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – The BSA offers more than just camping out and s’mores. During July 6 to July 12, 2023, Sea Scout Ship 1000, the Pathfinder and Ship 46, the Constantin went on a BSA Sea Base High Adventure to St. Thomas USVI. Adult leaders Cathy Knoff, Scott Beadle, and Jason Buffington […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Police Department initiated an Amber Alert on Saturday, August 19, 2023 related to a missing teen. On Sunday, August 20th, 2023, at approximately 10:30am, the subject was located safe in a neighboring jurisdiction. We would like to thank the public and news agencies for helping to spread […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – We recently returned from a sojourn to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the U.P. Specifically, to the Keweenaw Peninsula, also known as the Copper Country, because of its history of the first copper boon in the United States. Way up at the far tip of the world (feels like […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2023) – The Rockwall Professional Firefighters Charities is proud to announce that the proceeds from this year’s Fire Fighters Ball will be dedicated to a Dallas Metroplex hero who dedicated 30-plus years to the Dallas community and the state of Texas through steadfast public service. Kenneth Sutcliffe is a retired firefighter […]
TxDOT, law enforcement step up effort to curb drunk driving AUSTIN (Aug. 17, 2023) – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those […]
Rockwall, TX (August 16, 2023) – Beloved family members with dementia deserve ethical rights, just as everyone else. Regardless of one’s mental decline, we should never strip away their autonomy, beneficence, and justice. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, thoughts that may come to mind are quality of life, safety, and security. Fear […]
Greenville, Texas (August 15, 2023) — Qavah the Storehouse, a community-driven organization committed to supporting families and children in need, joined forces with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide essential clothing items to children in foster care. Kelly Archibald and Cheyenne Weable, the passionate minds behind Qavah the Storehouse, orchestrated […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – Each year, the Royse City ISD School Board is tasked with setting the property tax rate for the upcoming school year. At the August 14, 2023 meeting the school board unanimously approved the district’s recommendation to reduce the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate by more than 18 cents. […]
Royse City, TX (August 15, 2023) – A formal Royse City ISD Facility Naming Committee consisting of board members, retirees, alumni and parents selected Paula Walker Elementary as the official name for the district’s 7th elementary campus. Their recommendation received unanimous school board approval at the August 14, 2023 meeting. In the crowd were dozens […]
Rockwall, Texas (August 14, 2023) – The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) announced the 68 winners of the 2023 District of Distinction Award. Among the list of honorees is Rockwall ISD. The district received the honor for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional […]