Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2024) – The holidays can be a tricky time when grief comes around. It’s never easy to know what to say to someone when they are sad and we all want to help people feel better. As a caregiver or family member, it is important to have resources to assist you […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 24, 2024) — Our December issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to […]
Garland, TX (November 22, 2024) – In a significant step toward strengthening safety in Garland ISD schools, the district proudly announces the launch of the GISD Security Training Center. Housed in a former elementary school, this facility is designed to better prepare law enforcement and emergency responders for real-world school safety challenges. The center provides […]
Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Approval of Certified Bond Election Results The Board of Trustees approved the canvassing of election results pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Texas Election Code and Board […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]
Fate, TX (November 14, 2024) – November 13, 2024, at approximate 10:30pm an armed robbery was reported in the 2100 block of Whispering Sage Blvd. in Royse City. Rockwall County Dispatch quickly broadcast this information to Fate Police Officers. Fate Police Officers observed the involved vehicle within city limits near FM 552 and State Hwy […]
Royse City, TX (November 14, 2024) – On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30 pm, the Royse City Police Department responded to a report of an aggravated robbery in the Verandah Subdivision. The victim, a female Uber driver, reported she picked up a male subject at a business in Addison and gave the subject a […]
Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he’s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips. ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, has turned his passion […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 13, 2024) At Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal gave the following update regarding the recent VATRE and bond election: Rockwall ISD would like to thank the community for their ongoing support. We believe we have outstanding students, teachers, and staff. Supporting our community’s school district that serves 19,200 […]