In collaboration with North Texas Food Bank, the Helping Hands Food Pantry was also able to give an entire box of groceries to each family attending a back-to-school event held in partnership with FUMC and local community groups, volunteers ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 20, 2024) – Helping Hands, which has been providing back-to-school supplies to local […]
Rockwall, TX (August 20, 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. Safety and Security Update The Student Services Department provided an update on safety and security in response to public comments made during the Board of Trustees Special […]
“I have used this picture to show how much my Mom loved having fun. As she used to say: ‘Lorne, you gotta have a little fun in life.’ She always loved to hear about our adventures, even when they made her nervous. Her zest for life never ended, proven by the fact that at age […]
Fate, TX (August 16, 2024) – On August 16, 2024, around 2:25am, Fate Department of Public Safety Police Officers observed a vehicle reported stolen by the Dallas Police Department. Around the 5200 Blk of Westbound Interstate 30, officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle began to evade […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – Each month, the mobile food pantry of the North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities Dallas arrives in Rockwall with fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items. Providing an abundance of food and good protein sources for those in need, July’s event served 134 families. The local youth group […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – Each year, JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a catered breakfast exclusively for area educators as they prepare for a new school year. The Teachers Prayer Breakfast is a time of celebration to honor those who devote their time and careers to the future. This year’s Teachers Prayer Breakfast […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2024) – For over three decades, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has brought together businesses of all sizes to welcome the new teachers and employees of Rockwall ISD to our community. This year’s RISD New Teacher & Employee Expo included two sessions (elementary and secondary) on July […]
Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2024) – My husband and I have competing interests when it comes to long-distance drives. In his destination-driven perspective, the goal is to arrive as soon as possible. My own travel preference is to slow down and explore—stop and smell the roses, or the barbecue. When it comes to life in […]
Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – In 2013, Ron Dick volunteered at First United Methodist Church Rockwall’s annual back-to-school event, Shoes for Kids, and walked away from that experience moved by the smiles on the faces of the children. “Seeing those smiles made all the difference” says Ron. “My wife, Linda, and I were so […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2024) – It is back-to-school time again. One of my favorite seasons of the year because it also means fall, football, pumpkins, and cool weather. I especially appreciate a quick and easy comfort meal this time of year. One of my go-to’s is Easy Chicken Pot Pie. I don’t love canned […]