Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – On Monday, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted to call a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), for Tuesday, November 4. The VATRE will determine whether the district can access more than $16.5 million in new funding every year for staff compensation, student programs, and underfunded special education and […]
Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – Board of Trustees Statement Regarding Rockwall-Heath High School Incident On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Trustee Grant DuBois read the following statement at the beginning of tonight’s Board meeting, regarding the incident at Rockwall-Heath High School: “Before we begin tonight’s meeting, I want to take a moment to […]
REGISTER NOW AT rockwallbikesfortykes.com Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Motorcycle enthusiasts, community champions, and families from across Rockwall County and beyond—mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 21 as the 10th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride rolls out in support of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County (CACRC).Hosted by America’s Guardians Law […]
Amy Martin to be joined by Rockwall nature groups and fossil hunters Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2025) – Get to know the nature of North Texas and meet the nature stewards and explorers of Rockwall at the grand opening of the area’s latest Barnes & Noble. Amy Martin will be on hand to give a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2025) – Meet Bede! This 5-month-old kitten is a pint-sized, purring bundle of joy! He enjoys chasing toys, tumbling with his littermates, and snuggling with his people. If you’re looking for a furry friend who is equal parts playful and affectionate, Bede might be your perfect match! He is current on […]
Garland, TX (August 15, 2025) – Garland ISD is on its way to becoming an A-rated district, achieving record gains and now ranking among the top-rated districts in Dallas County after a landmark year in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings. The district secured more A-rated campuses and top distinctions than ever before. More than […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. That old saying predicted bad weather in the days before reliable forecasting. Whereas blue skies suggested—rightly or wrongly—that all is clear ahead. Faith in God can rely on faulty assumptions also. When all is well with us, we feel blessed from […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – It has been 24 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001. For the past 12 years, a 9/11 Memorial Run in Rockwall has exemplified the 9/11 motto “We Will Never Forget!”. This year the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invites those who would like to continue fulfilling the […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD earned an 89 accountability rating for the 2024-2025 school year from the Texas Education Agency — an improvement of two points over last year’s rating and a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and parent partnerships. We are proud to […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is excited to announce the official launch of Simple Truths, a website designed to encourage financial transparency and share facts about how public schools are funded and local tax dollars are being spent. In Rockwall ISD, we face financial challenges as we manage deficit budgets and underfunded […]