Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Monday, November 11, 2024

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Monday, November 11, 2024

Rockwall ISD National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Rockwall, TX (November 12, 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. Recognitions Congratulations to the following students and student groups that were recognized by the Board of Trustees: • National Merit Semifinalists […]

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual workshop on small business loans

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual workshop on small business loans

Registration underway for HomeBank Texas’ community education series ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 7, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with Texas Bankers Association to present a free, virtual, community education series  focusing on financial literacy. The first installment was very well received and featured Landon Lowry, HBTX […]

Mark your calendar for National Seed Swap Day

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 5, 2024) Join Rockwall County Master Gardeners for their first annual community-wide National Seed Swap Day event, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Rockwall Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Save, package and label your seeds for swapping. All are welcome! Seeds may be store-bought or […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Rowlett, TX (November 4, 2024) – Rowlett Reviews next book review will feature Nella Phillips reviewing “Say Goodnight, Gracie!: The Story of George Burns & Gracie Allen” by Cheryl Blythe and Susan Hackett. Nella has entertained the club many times in the past and promises a great review! Meetings begin at 9:30 on Tuesday, November […]

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Rockwall County, TX (October 30, 2024) – If you take care of someone who is older or who has a disability, you are a caregiver. Respite care, where someone else looks after your loved one while you take a break, is a great way for you to take some time for yourself. Taking time for […]

Outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County begins October 22

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – In an Order signed October 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court implemented an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of Rockwall County. Commissioners found circumstances that would create a public safety hazard exacerbated by outdoor burning. The following regulations are detailed in the Order: Except as provided, all outdoor […]

Heroes Memorial Park: A Grand Unveiling

Heroes Memorial Park: A Grand Unveiling

Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 18, 2024) — Our November issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, 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 about 17,500 […]

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

Offender trainers bid farewell to service dogs they trained & the woman who took a chance on them

GATESVILLE, TEXAS (October 17, 2024) – On Monday, October 7th, four United States Veterans from Florida and Texas embarked on a transformative journey as they began the two-week process of receiving Service Dogs from Patriot PAWS. The first week took place at the Lane Murray Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), where […]