Rockwall ISD names 2026 Teacher of the Year nominees

Rockwall ISD names 2026 Teacher of the Year nominees

Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2026) – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce the 2026 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-six teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group of nominees […]

Rockwall wellness company, Stretch Zone, hosts grand reopening event February 21

Rockwall wellness company, Stretch Zone, hosts grand reopening event February 21

Rockwall, TX (February 19, 2026) – The Stretch Zone, located at 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 100,  reopens this Saturday, February 21 with fun and educational activities and information for all! The Stretch Zone Method is more than feeling good in the moment, it’s about delivering real, lasting results. Flexibility is tied to how our body […]

Sixth Measles case confirmed in Rockwall County

Sixth Measles case confirmed in Rockwall County

Rockwall County, TX (February 19, 2026) – The Rockwall County Health Authority is informing residents about an additional confirmed case of measles in Rockwall County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to six. The first confirmed case this year was identified on February 5, 2026. Case Information  The current active case involves a family […]

Newly Elected Officers to Lead STAR Transit’s Continuing Growth

Newly Elected Officers to Lead STAR Transit’s Continuing Growth

Terrell, TX (February 19, 2026) – Dr. Carrie Forney Gordon, STAR Transit Board Chair, and Tartisha Hill, board vice-chair, stepped into their new leadership positions in January with ever-increasing enthusiasm for expanding safe, affordable and convenient transportation for the public. STAR Transit’s Board of Directors is composed of seven At-Large members and seven At-Large alternates. […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates Board Chair, Sandra Ownby, after six remarkable years of service

Lone Star CASA celebrates Board Chair, Sandra Ownby, after six remarkable years of service

Rockwall County, TX (February 19, 2026) – Lone Star CASA announces the conclusion of Sandra Ownby’s tenure as a Board Member, marking the end of six extraordinary years of leadership, dedication, and service to children and families in our community. During her time as Board Chair, Ownby played a pivotal role in guiding Lone Star […]

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Rockwall County, TX (February 18, 2026) – STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting and Election Day for the upcoming primary elections. All registered voters who reside within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to participate. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, […]

Persistence Pays Off: School crossing guards recognized statewide through the efforts of one Rockwall ISD student

Persistence Pays Off: School crossing guards recognized statewide through the efforts of one Rockwall ISD student

Rockwall, TX (February 18, 2026) – Today, Charlotte Fieldsmith walks the halls of Rockwall-Heath High School as a senior, but a fourth-grade project recently took her back to Pullen Elementary, where the project began eight years ago. As a Pullen Panther, Charlotte organized a Crossing Guard Appreciation Day at her campus and learned her voice […]

Rockwall City Councilmember, Sedric Thomas, decides not to seek re-election

Rockwall City Councilmember, Sedric Thomas, decides not to seek re-election

Rockwall, TX (February 18, 2026) –  After much prayer and thoughtful deliberation with his family, Councilmember Sedric Thomas announced today that he will not seek re-election to Rockwall City Council, Place 4. Thomas has served the City of Rockwall for seven years, including prior service as Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission before being […]