ROCKWALL, TX (March 5, 2024) Late Friday evening as the wildfires continued to burn out of control across the Texas Panhandle, something began to settle deep into my heart. The level of devastation gripping the ranchers and their land was unprecedented. With fires consuming over one million acres, this fire was quickly becoming the largest […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2024) – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-three teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Robert A. Dye will present “Landscape Painting and the Search for Soulfulness” at our next member meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Robert will discuss the evolution and social function of landscape painting, historically, and up to the present. In his presentation, Robert will explain the methodology of his […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 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. 2024-2025 Budget Update District leadership presented information regarding the 2024-2025 budget. Information included early budget projection for 24-25, which included factors such as inflation, student growth, lack […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4,2024) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 95th season Feb. 29th with a Leaders & Legends-themed banquet honoring local businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, music and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s new indoor multi-sport and event facility. “We are so […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – It’s time to bowl! Gather your friends and get ready for the 6th Annual Rockwall Education Foundation (REF) Bowling Classic at 7:00pm on March 22nd at Shenaniganz-Rockwall. Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and philanthropy as teams compete for the highly coveted “Grand Champion” trophy or walk away […]
Kemp, Texas (March 1, 2024) – Award-winning, bestselling author Allen Taylor will sign books at Kroger located at 1950 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall from Wednesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 16. Taylor is the author of several nonfiction books and editor and publisher of the popular Biblical Legends Anthology Series. Taylor’s bestselling title is […]
Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]
Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – The Rockwall High School Stingerettes Varsity Drill Team competed in the MA Dance Regional Competition at Birdville High School this past weekend where they took top honors! The team earned Best in Class with the highest overall score of all teams at the contest. In addition, the team placed […]
Dallas, Texas (February 29, 2024) –The Alamo Letter Society is honored to announce Mr. Lorne Liechty has received the Captain Albert Martin Alamo Award for his leadership to his County and the State of Texas, by serving as the Rockwall County Chairman of our statewide organization, the Alamo Letter Society. They are only the second […]