Hot Dogs, Heroes & Hope: Rockwall health and rehab center honors local first responders

Hot Dogs, Heroes & Hope: Rockwall health and rehab center honors local first responders

ROCKWALL, TX (August 27, 2020) If you spotted patrol cars, fire engines or ambulances outside Highland Meadows this afternoon, don’t be alarmed – the health and rehab center, in partnership with Trinity Hospice, welcomed local first responders to a very special drive-thru appreciation event today. Dubbed “Hot Dogs, Heroes and Hope,” the come-and-go luncheon provided […]

Rockwall County early voting locations, hours for Nov. 3 General Election

Rockwall County early voting locations, hours for Nov. 3 General Election

ROCKWALL, TX (August 27) As we draw nearer to the beginning of Early Voting, voters are encouraged to review the early voting schedule to determine where and when you will vote. Make your Voting Plan today! Texans, are you registered to  VOTE at your Current Residence? Click here to find out or update your voter registration […]

Rockwall-Heath grad selected for Television Academy Foundation’s Fellowship Program

Rockwall-Heath grad selected for Television Academy Foundation’s Fellowship Program

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (August 27, 2020) Nicole Auringer of Rockwall is one of two Texans selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation’s Summer Fellowship Program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program normally provides 50 paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Television Academy Foundation […]

Applications being accepted for Rockwall Youth Advisory Council

Applications being accepted for Rockwall Youth Advisory Council

ROCKWALL, TX (August 27, 2020) The City of Rockwall is accepting applications for students who wish to be considered for the 2020-2021 Rockwall Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of the Rockwall YAC is to provide participation by local youth in municipal government and to teach students more about how local government works. The Rockwall […]

State Fair of Texas announces special 2020 Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event

State Fair of Texas announces special 2020 Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Event

DALLAS, TEXAS – August 27, 2020 – For the first time in its 134-year history, the State Fair of Texas is thrilled to introduce the Big Tex® Fair Food Drive-Thru – a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. Saddle up for the ride of the year, Fair fanatics – you asked, […]

Rockwall area tutoring centers helping students navigate the challenges of distance learning

Rockwall area tutoring centers helping students navigate the challenges of distance learning

ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2020 — With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person learning this school year, many students have transitioned for the first time in their educational journey to online learning. It’s new territory for many in education, and with the change comes many challenges for students and parents to navigate. If you’re struggling […]

FIRST DAY PHOTOS: Rockwall County students head back to school

FIRST DAY PHOTOS: Rockwall County students head back to school

ROCKWALL, TX – August 26, 2020 — Rockwall ISD and Royse City ISD welcomed students back to class in the new hybrid online and in-person learning model today. Here are some reader-submitted photos to celebrate their first day back to school! Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. […]

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller honors staff

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller honors staff

ROCKWALL, TX – August 26, 2020 — Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recognized her hardworking staff during the Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday. Miller praised each of her staff members for going above and beyond in their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic. She noted that their efforts were especially instrumental in having to adjust to the […]

Back to School: How Rockwall ISD is keeping kids safe during in-person learning

Back to School: How Rockwall ISD is keeping kids safe during in-person learning

ROCKWALL, TX – August 26, 2020 — With the COVID-19 pandemic comes a lot of uncertainty about how schools will keep kids safe as they return to class this fall. Under the guidance of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Rockwall ISD has worked hard in partnering with the county, city officials and the school board […]