Candidly Curtis: Venmo Tip Challenge to benefit a Rockwall restaurant server

Candidly Curtis: Venmo Tip Challenge to benefit a Rockwall restaurant server

ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 – Chris and Molli know our local community is being hit hard right now, which is why they want to give back! They’re bringing the “tip challenge” to Rockwall and encouraging small donations like $0.50 or $1.00, which they will then put back into our community by visiting a […]

Rain or shine, Rockwall rehab facility showers residents with love

Rain or shine, Rockwall rehab facility showers residents with love

UPDATE (7/30/2020): For photos and video from the car parade, visit the Highland Meadows facebook album!  ROCKWALL, TX – July 29, 2020 — Tomorrow’s forecast may be partly cloudy, but there’s a 100% chance of smiling faces at Highland Meadows in Rockwall. The health and rehab facility is hosting a drive-by car parade to allow […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approves delay school start until August 26

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approves delay school start until August 26

Administration gives update on safety plans and parent commitment trends ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 Delay School Start Calendar The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the recommendation by Superintendent John Villarreal to delay the start of school for both remote and in-person learners until Wednesday, August 26. This decision comes after weeks of […]

Former Rockwall teacher fights hunger in Ecuador

Former Rockwall teacher fights hunger in Ecuador

ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2020 — As Covid-19 continues to ravage nations across the globe, the pandemic has become especially detrimental to populations in developing countries like Ecuador. That’s why former Rockwall residents Desmion Dizney and Bill O’Brien are looking to turn the tide for the starving poor in Cuenca, Ecuador, one meal at […]

Rockwall military veteran to be featured in CBS special on PGA HOPE program July 25th

Rockwall military veteran to be featured in CBS special on PGA HOPE program July 25th

ROCKWALL, TX — (July 23, 2020) Rockwall military veteran Randy Shack will be featured along with other military veterans with physical challenges and PGA professionals in a nationwide, one-hour special on CBS Television network, “PGA HOPE: Helping Our Patriots Everywhere,” airing on Saturday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The program will be hosted by CBS […]

Rockwall city council approves renaming of SH 66 bridge to ‘Heroes Bridge’

Rockwall city council approves renaming of SH 66 bridge to ‘Heroes Bridge’

ROCKWALL, TX — (July 21, 2020) The Rockwall city council voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting the renaming of the SH 66 bridge between Rowlett and Rockwall to the ‘Heroes Bridge.’ The resolution comes as a show of support for the #WalkTheBridge movement started in 2018 by the Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club to […]

Expecting? Texas Health Hospital Rockwall now offers virtual community education classes

Expecting? Texas Health Hospital Rockwall now offers virtual community education classes

ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2020) From childbirth and breastfeeding classes to babysitting courses and support groups for bariatric patients, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall routinely offers a variety of community education classes and events. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is now offering the same quality instruction in online format, allowing participants to learn […]

Rockwall ISD updates School Start 2020-2021 Plan

Rockwall ISD updates School Start 2020-2021 Plan

ROCKWALL, TX (July 16, 2020) Rockwall ISD today announced the following update to the 2020-2021 School Start Plan: Dear Rockwall ISD Parents and Guardians, We hope you and your family are healthy, well, and safe this summer. Rockwall ISD appreciates your patience and understanding during this time of change. As we move towards the 2020-2021 […]