Royse City, TX (June 19, 2024) – Royse City Independent School District is proud to be recognized by The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with two prestigious awards: 2024 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations and Award of Excellence in Financial Management. The Award of Merit was established in 2009 to recognize Texas […]
Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2024) – 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 groups and students who recognized by the Board of Trustees: Student Leadership Awards recognizes student leadership teams who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, […]
Rockwall, TX-June 17, 2024 – An official Texas Historical Marker for New Hope Baptist Church, in Royse City, will be installed on Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. The church’s membership has primarily been composed of African Americans, which gives the approval of the historical marker on this Juneteenth special significance. New Hope acquired its […]
Rockwall, TX (June 17, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 16, 2024) Two weeks ago, a savage storm reduced my beloved church to ashes. I stood witness to its fiery demise, feeling helpless as the flames devoured it, ferocious yet agonizingly slow. I stood among friends and fellow congregants, as we watched men wipe away sweat and tears as they fought […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 16, 2024) A couple of weeks ago, during the powerful storm that swept through our area, our neighbors experienced the terrifying event of having a massive tree uprooted in their front yard. Miraculously, it fell across their yard, sparing their home from what could have been devastating damage. However, the financial burden […]
Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]
June 11th Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex. From left: Commissioners Dennis Bailey and John Stacy, County Judge Frank New and Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dana Macalik. ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) – When passing by the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane, you may have noticed ongoing construction work northwest of the […]
Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2024) – Texas Health is expanding its surgical robotic fleet to enhance surgeon precision with the goal of improving patient outcomes across the system. By the end of June, Texas Health plans to have da Vinci 5 robotic systems at 12 hospitals. “This expansion of robotic support for our care teams […]
Wylie, TX (June 14, 2024) – North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is hosting a career fair on June 28 for a variety of positions critical to our region’s health and well-being, and economic growth. The District offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for education and training. From planning and designing of vital water, […]