Rockwall, TX (September 20, 2024) – Two Rockwall ISD high school students have been named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. Congratulations to Rockwall High School senior Angela Williams and Rockwall-Heath High School senior Savannah Crocker. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth […]
Registration underway for first webinar in HomeBank Texas’ financial literacy series ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 17, 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. First up will be Landon Lowry, HBTX […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Last week, I was asked to participate in a suicide awareness and prevention event. My role was to contribute to one of the program’s events. The evening was filled with songs, presentations on various awareness resources, and a proclamation read aloud by city and county leadership. It was a […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 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. Academics Update District leaders presented information about the variety of academic programs offered for students. Trustees were provided an academic update related to the following: • Summer […]
Rockwall County, TX (September 16, 2024) – Rockwall County Commissioners recently held meetings to discuss and receive input on the 2025 fiscal year budget. The following includes a summary of frequently asked questions from those recent meetings. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt? The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the no new revenue […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) The Downtown Association is excited to host the Pedal Car Race, a delightful event for children aged 2-5, as part of the Rockwall Rib Rub Run and Roll festivities. Participants will have the opportunity to select from a range of pedal cars, each uniquely decorated by local merchants, and compete […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) – The City of Rockwall, in partnership with First H.E.L.P., is proud to announce the unveiling of Heroes Memorial Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This new memorial is dedicated to honoring first responders and veterans who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived and the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 11, 2024) In November of 2023, up and coming author, Marissa Miller, released the first book, Beneath the Scarlet Frost, in her adult dark, high fantasy Fallen Reign series. Since then, the novel has garnered high praise from readers, with many calling it, “one of the best books [they] have ever […]
Fate, TX (September 9, 2024) – I had lunch with a dear friend the other day. I’ve been kind of absent lately. I know some of y’all have missed me, you’ve told me so. Some weeks the words seem to well up and pour out. Sometimes, as is happening now, the words are hard to […]
Rockwall, TX (September 9, 2024) – Please join us on Wednesday, September 25th, for our monthly meeting and demo featuring award winning artist Laurie Huff. Laurie will demonstrate her “Abstract Painting in Oil & Cold Wax techniques.” Laurie Huff is one of the most accomplished artists in north Texas and is renowned for her beautiful […]