ROCKWALL, TX (April 11, 2025) This Memorial Day weekend 2025 marks the 14th year since Carry the Load held its first 20-hour 11-minute memorial walk around White Rock Lake in Dallas to bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day. The following year, 2012, CTL established a cross-country relay beginning in New York and ending […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]