ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved amending policy EIC (LOCAL) and the 2020-2021 Grading Guidelines to reflect the changes. As a result of the current pandemic’s impact for remote learning, Chief Curriculum & Instruction Officer Dr. Amy Ellis presented a resolution for EIC (LOCAL) clarifying grades earned […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2020 — With the commitment period for in-person or remote learning extended to Wednesday, Aug. 12, Senior Chief Financial Officer David Carter informed the Rockwal ISD Board of Trustees of the current selection trend and the ability to practice social distancing in school facilities. Based on data presented by Carter, […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2020) The City of Rockwall has shared the sad news that Officer Tracy Gaines passed away this morning due to complications from COVID-19. Rockwall County expresses our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Gaines. This case has not yet been […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2020) “The City of Rockwall is saddened by the passing of Officer Tracy Gaines. He served our great nation in the United States Air Force and the Rockwall community as a member of the Rockwall Police Department. I have no doubt that his time as a School Resource Officer had a […]
August 3, 2020 – It’s so tempting to turn the thermostat down to freezing cold when you walk into a warm house on a hot day. Don’t do it. Setting the thermostat at a very low temperature won’t cool your house any faster than setting it to the temperature that you regularly use to feel […]
Gallops one of 42 nationwide selected to participate ROWLETT, TX (August 3, 2020) — Michael Gallops, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States. The Fellowship […]
From the Rockwall Police Department ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2020 – Officer Tracy Gaines of the Rockwall Police Department died during the morning hours of Monday, August 3, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was admitted to a local hospital on July 11 and underwent various treatments to try and mitigate the effects […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2020 – On July 27, 2020, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Curative Inc. to provide and administer 270 COVID-19 tests to personnel and contractors at the Sheriff’s Office, as well as inmates housed in the Rockwall County Detention Center. As of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2020 – This handsome orange fella is Morris. He is a very loving and an incredibly smart young man. He loves to be held and petted once he is comfortable with you. Morris came to Rockwall Pets as a declawed cat, so he needs to be kept indoors. He doesn’t […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2020 – Blue Ribbon News special contributors Chris & Molli enjoyed dinner at Samee’s Pizza Getti this evening, and thanks to your donations as part of their Venmo Tip Challenge, one lucky server received a big bonus – plus a huge surprise for the entire restaurant! MORE VIDEOS Candidly Curtis: […]