Rockwall, Texas (August 11, 2023) – The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2023-2024 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of Rockwall’s YAC is to provide participation for local youth in municipal government and to teach students about how local government works. The Rockwall Youth […]
Garland, Texas (August 11, 2023) – To protect underground utility lines, Atmos Energy observes 811 Day annually on Aug. 11 as a reminder for everyone to practice safe digging. 811 Day is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to make sure the practice of safe digging […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 10, 2023) You loved Guys and Dolls. You want to know what is next? Well, it is a really funny musical! Please plan to come to the Rockwall Community Playhouse for the delightful Nunsense! Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Off-Broadway Musical, Nunsense is an over-the-top, utterly hilarious international […]
Rockwall, TX (August 10, 2023) – We all know summer is quickly coming to a close. Back-to-school shopping is in full swing along with preparations for after-school activities, busy schedules and all that this return to academics brings. For some, we cannot wait to get back in the classroom or to see our littles walk […]
Rockwall, TX (August 10, 2023) – Save the date and adopt your ducks now for Rockwall’s 11th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Harbor. In addition to the duck race, this year’s event features a Kids Zone with huge inflatables, games […]
Rockwall, TX (August 9, 2023) – The JER Chilton YMCA’s Annual Teachers Prayer Breakfast kicked off bright and early the morning of July 26. With the purpose to encourage and uplift educators, the Rockwall YMCA board and leadership dedicates this time just for educators as they prepare their minds and hearts for the new year. […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office recently piloted an innovative program with the goal to help encourage, challenge, and potentially direct inmates towards new paths upon release. Sheriff Terry Garrett knew equine therapy programs were known to benefit disabled individuals, veterans, and others facing mental or physical challenges, therefore it […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – A local back-to-school tradition, the Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Expo was held on August 1, 2023 with hundreds of new staff staff members, sponsors, elected officials, and board members present. The much anticipated event, whose purpose is to welcome and introduce new RISD staff members to the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – Plenty of tears will fall as the new school year commences. Not so much from the kindergartener’s eyes. Or the college freshman left standing awkwardly in a dorm room with a stranger for a roommate. It will likely be the parents—mostly the moms—whose eyes well up and spill salty […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing the special session meeting of Monday, August 7, 2023. Elementary Update District leadership provided an update about elementary summer programming, including summer school, Science Camp, Launch Camp, and Extended School Year Services. The Elementary Recess Committee reported their work. The […]