Rockwall, Texas – May 5, 2020 – The Rockwall City Council is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 6. By city charter, vacancies on the City Council, other than the mayor, are filled by a majority vote of the remaining elected members for the unexpired term. City charter prescribed qualifications […]
(GARLAND, TX — May 5, 2020) Join Garland ISD in celebrating our dedicated educators and parents during Teacher and Parent Appreciation Week. Show some extra love during National Teacher Day (May 5) and on GISD Parent Day (May 7). Share your shout-outs and words of appreciation in person or on social media using the hashtag […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 5, 2020) Out for a walk one April morning, I stopped to greet a neighbor from a safe, COVID-19 distance. When I inquired about her well-being during these trying days, she burst into tears. Her daughter, she explained, is a high-school senior—was a high-school senior. Everything is upended in their world. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2020) On Thursday, April 23rd members of Rockwall County’s Delta Kappa Gamma gathered at Liberty Heights to conduct a drive by greeting for three of their members who reside there. Upon arrival, those who had planned the outing got the biggest surprise of all! Billie Stevenson, Doris Cullins, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2020) Joseph Martin is a senior at Rockwall High School. He will be continuing his post-high school education in the fall at The University of Texas in Austin. Accepted to the Moody College of Communication, Joseph plans to major in Advertising and Media Studies. He would like to begin his […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 4, 2020) Alex Messenger stood in front of the grizzly, slowly backing away and speaking in low tones as the bear ran toward him and stopped in false charges. That was Alex’s training, the last thing one should do is run from a 1000-pound predator that can sprint like Usain Bolt. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 4, 2020) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management has announced that the State COVID-19 mobile testing site is coming to Rockwall County again this Wednesday, May 6, by appointment only, from 10 AM – 6 PM at Lake Pointe Church (701 E Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75087). Any […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2020) Macie Darrigan is a Rockwall High School senior. She plans to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock in the Fall and pursue a degree in Business Administration. Macie has been involved in PALS and has worked at Joe Willy’s for the last 3 years. Macie has enjoyed being a part of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2020) Meet Liam! He is a gentle, sweet, snuggly, and happy dog who is great with his foster’s teenagers. He is housebroken, but because he is currently being crated after having surgery on his leg, he will occasionally use pee pads if he needs to go out between walks. He is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2020) With great regret, Rockwall’s American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 announced cancellation of its Memorial Day Concert scheduled for May 21 at the Rockwall Harbor. Post Commander Mark Kipphut announced closure commenting, “After reviewing the Governor’s school closure guidance for the balance of the academic year, and in consultation […]