Meet Andre, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Andre, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2021) Sup y’all?! My name is Andre! My foster peeps call me “Dre” for short. I’m just a chill dude who is only two years old and enjoys straight up loungin’. I prefer the couch, but I will entertain a soft dog bed if you really think that’s necessary. I really […]

Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management seeks Public Education Volunteers

Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management seeks Public Education Volunteers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2021) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to attend public events and educate Rockwall County residents on emergency preparedness. Topics include services we offer like Nixle emergency messaging, training like “Stop the Bleed,” opportunities like joining a CERT team, and steps individuals can take to prepare […]

The Goddard School® under construction in Rockwall

The Goddard School® under construction in Rockwall

Groundbreaking ceremony to be held at site of future Goddard School   ROCKWALL, TX – The Goddard School®, the leading premium childcare provider in the U.S., is officially breaking ground on a new location in Rockwall, TX, adding to the early childhood education systems more than 550 locations in 38 states. Tanya and Jason Glenn, owners […]

Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County welcomes local law enforcement for MOU signing ceremony

Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County welcomes local law enforcement for MOU signing ceremony

Providing a collaborative response to victims of child abuse in Rockwall County ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2021) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County welcomed several special guests for a check presentation and signing ceremony Wednesday morning as the Board of Directors gathered for its first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic. MOU Signing Ceremony […]

Rockwall Cinemark donates movie theater popcorn in a-MAIZING act of kindness for Royse City students

Rockwall Cinemark donates movie theater popcorn in a-MAIZING act of kindness for Royse City students

ROYSE CITY, TX (May 20, 2021) What BUTTER way to POP off the school year than with an act of kindness (or shall we say, a  of kindness?)  Jamie Allen, 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher and 7th Grade Girls Athletic Coach at Royse City ISD’s Ouida Baley Middle School, shared a heartwarming tale of an […]

Rockwall student places 2nd in Rotary District Virtual Four-Way Speech Contest

Rockwall student places 2nd in Rotary District Virtual Four-Way Speech Contest

ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2021 — Rawan Albdeiri of Rockwall earned 2nd place in the Rotary District 5810-North Texas Virtual Four-Way Speech Contest. At a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Albdeiri was presented with a $750 scholarship and a plaque. Albdeiri was one of a total of 19 Rotary-sponsored students from high […]

Rockwall GLOW Run for the WIN 5K shines bright for victims of family violence

Rockwall GLOW Run for the WIN 5K shines bright for victims of family violence

ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2021 — A total of 162 runners crossed the finish line at Women In Need’s 9th annual GLOW Run for the WIN 5K on May 8th at Harry Myers Park. Kenda Culpepper and Ms. New with the District Attorney’s office, Detective Laurie Burks with Rockwall PD, Kim Arrowood with Texas […]