Rockwall’s Historic African American Veterans Cemetery Receives State Recognition After Four-Year Effort

Rockwall’s Historic African American Veterans Cemetery Receives State Recognition After Four-Year Effort

ROCKWALL, TX (May 11, 2026) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club and the Rockwall County Historical Commission have been diligently working, with support from the Texas Historical Commission, for four years in order to designate a local cemetery as a Texas Historical Landmark. Originally known as Gardenhire Cemetery, the efforts of Rockwall Breakfast Rotary’s committee, chaired […]

Ten Commandments Monument Dedication set for May 23 at Rockwall County Historic Courthouse

Ten Commandments Monument Dedication set for May 23 at Rockwall County Historic Courthouse

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 29, 2026) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court invites you to the Ten Commandments Monument Dedication Ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at 101 E. Rusk St., on the northeast corner of the Historic Courthouse lawn. “The Ten Commandments are an important component of the moral and historical foundation of […]

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

Rockwall ISD invites community to dedication of James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps JROTC Hall

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District is proud to invite the community to the dedication of the James Randolph, Jr. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Hall at the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy. The hall is named after a James Randolph, Jr., a highly respected member of the […]

William B. Travis letter returns to the Alamo

William B. Travis letter returns to the Alamo

  Rockwall County to host bronze plaque dedication Saturay, Feb 24 AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) — Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and passionately […]

Royse City ISD to host new school dedications, open houses

Royse City ISD to host new school dedications, open houses

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2022) The Royse City Independent School District is pleased to invite the community to two special school dedication ceremonies and open house opportunities. Join us on Saturday, August 27 for these consecutive celebrations. Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center Dedication 2:00 p.m. This exciting new campus is located at 1400 FM 1777 […]

Dedication ceremony planned for Labyrinth at Chandlers Landing

Dedication ceremony planned for Labyrinth at Chandlers Landing

ROCKWALL, TX (May 25, 2022) – Unless you live inside the gates of Chandlers Landing in Rockwall, you may not be aware of the beautifully designed labyrinth located across from the guard house, bordering Yacht Club Drive. The Labyrinth at Chandlers Landing is the hard work and realization of several community residents and volunteers, including […]

Rockwall ISD to hold dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School

Rockwall ISD to hold dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School

ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2022) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Lupe Garcia Elementary School Sunday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to join. Garcia Elementary is located at 310 Williamsburg Parkway, Fate, Texas. A campus open house and reception will follow the ceremony. For more information on Garcia Elementary, […]

Dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting set for McLendon-Chisholm’s Mike Donegan Public Safety Building

Dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting set for McLendon-Chisholm’s Mike Donegan Public Safety Building

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (March 3, 2022) The City of McLendon-Chisholm, in conjunction with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, will hold a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Mike Donegan Public Safety Building 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022. The building is located at 1371 FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. The […]

Rockwall ISD to host dedication ceremony for Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary School

Rockwall ISD to host dedication ceremony for Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary School

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 7, 2021) Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary School Sunday, September 26 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to join. Hamm Elementary is located at 2911 Greenway Drive, Rockwall, Texas. A campus open house and reception will follow the ceremony. For more information on […]

Rockwall ISD hosts dedication ceremony for field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium

Rockwall ISD hosts dedication ceremony for field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 7, 2021) Rockwall ISD recently held a Public Dedication Ceremony for the field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium Friday, September 3 during halftime of the Jesuit HS vs. Rockwall HS football game. In April of this year, the Board of Trustees officially named the football field at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium the Cameron-Webb Field […]

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