Rockwall High School Student Council wins National & State recognitions

Rockwall High School Student Council wins National & State recognitions

Rockwall, TX (April 11, 2025) – For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Rockwall High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) and Sweepstakes Council by the Texas Association of Student […]

Intown Plumbing in Rockwall announces $1,500 Service Scholarship for high school seniors

Intown Plumbing in Rockwall announces $1,500 Service Scholarship for high school seniors

Rockwall, TX (April 11, 2025) –  Intown Plumbing is proud to announce the Intown Service Scholarship, a $1,500 award designed to recognize and support high school seniors who are making a difference through service in their communities. Open to high school seniors in DFW, the scholarship invites students to share how service has shaped their lives […]

Power in Numbers: Lakeside Leaders unite to uplift Rockwall nonprofits

Power in Numbers: Lakeside Leaders unite to uplift Rockwall nonprofits

Children’s Advocacy Center awarded ~$10,000 donation  Rockwall, TX (April 11, 2025) – Lakeside Leaders welcomed a large crowd to Culpepper Cattle Co. in Rockwall yesterday afternoon, where they gathered on the patio to shine the spotlight on local nonprofits and award a generous donation to one of those deserving organizations. Lakeside Leaders is a grass-roots […]

Rockwall-Heath & Rockwall High School students headed to FIRST Nationals with support from Optimum

Rockwall-Heath & Rockwall High School students headed to FIRST Nationals with support from Optimum

Rockwall-Heath High School Black Hawk Robotics Rockwall, TX (April 11, 2025) – Next week, two teams from Rockwall ISD are headed to the FIRST Robotics Nationals Taking place in Houston, TX on April 16 – 19, 2025! “Black Hawk Robotics” from Rockwall-Heath High School “Full Metal Jackets” from Rockwall High School These two groups of […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight 2025: Alexis Kozlowski

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Spotlight 2025: Alexis Kozlowski

Rockwall, TX (April 10, 2025) – Alexis Kozlowski is our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight. She is the daughter of Larry and Tammy Barrentine. Alexis is a three-year member of the Stingerettes. In 2024, Alexis had the honor of performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. That same year, she was named […]

Rockwall County Democratic Party passes resolution in support of countywide voting in Texas

Rockwall County Democratic Party passes resolution in support of countywide voting in Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (April 10, 2025) — The Rockwall County Democratic Party has officially passed a resolution in strong support of the Countywide Polling Place Program, also known as “vote centers,” reaffirming its commitment to ensuring accessible, secure, and efficient elections for all Texans. The resolution, introduced by County Chair Susie Stansel and adopted on April […]

A Swiftie Poetry Event at the Rockwall County Library, April 22

ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2025) Calling all tortured poets! Join us from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday, April 22 to celebrate National Poetry Month AND the one-year anniversary of The Tortured Poets Department with bracelet-making, blackout poetry-crafting, and of course, listening to some of our favorite Taylor songs. Snacks provided, while supplies last. Program is open to […]

Texas Health earns national workplace wellness recognition for third consecutive time

Texas Health earns national workplace wellness recognition  for third consecutive time

American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard recognizes commitment to health ARLINGTON, TX (April 9, 2025) – Texas Health Resources has earned the Platinum level on the American Heart Association’s 2024 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard. This national recognition, which Texas Health has earned for three consecutive years, highlights the organization’s commitment to employee health and […]

Audris Barnes announces candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board – Place 5

Audris Barnes announces candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board – Place 5

A Proven Leader Ready to Advocate for Students, Teachers, and Families ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2025)— Audris Barnes, a respected educator, entrepreneur, and corporate leader, has officially announced her candidacy for Rockwall ISD School Board Trustee Place 5. With a background spanning education, business, and quality assurance/food safety, Barnes brings a wealth of experience and […]

From Cell to Second Chance: Rockwall County launches life-changing reentry program for inmates

From Cell to Second Chance: Rockwall County launches life-changing reentry program for inmates

Creating Safer Communities ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 9, 2025) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with One CommunityUSA and Pathways to H.O.P.E. to provide evidence-based reentry services for inmates at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. program is a comprehensive initiative designed to assist both justice-involved veterans and civilian offenders as […]