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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]