ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2020) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce USDA and TDA waivers allowing RISD to provide breakfast and lunch meals at no charge to all students, with no financial qualifications required for participation. The change will be in effect beginning Thursday, September 24, 2020, through December 31, 2020, or while USDA funds are available. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Rockwall resident and retired Navy Commander Don Braswell was recently inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame in Pampa, Texas. The induction highlights his military career and his role in saving the lives of 35 people during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. From 1999-2002, Braswell worked […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2020) Planning a fundraiser in the midst of a pandemic has its challenges, but for Development Director Maureen Cook, turning obstacles into opportunities is what she does best – especially when she has the support of gala committee co- chairs Amy Lawrence and Tracey Landry. Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS – (September 23, 2020) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation hosted the Rockwall Virtual Job Fair on Friday, September 18, 2020 and experienced a great level of success. The event had initially been planned as a live in-person job fair, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pivot to an online virtual platform. Thirteen Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Cailee Cares has been selected as Head Cheerleader for the 2020–2021 Varsity Squad at Rockwall High School. Cailee served as co-captain her freshman year and has received several cheerleading awards the past 4 years including 2-time All-American Cheerleader, 4-time All-American Nominee, NCA Leadership, Best Base, Miss 100% and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2020 — Each year the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club provides coats for elementary school children in Rockwall. The Coats for Kids event is held each year in November at the Rockwall Old Navy store and coordinated between Rockwall Breakfast Rotary and the Administrators, Counselors and Teachers at Rockwall ISD. Breakfast […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 22, 2020) Sue Reeves of Rockwall has the distinguished honor of being featured among a select few on the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll. Sue is a volunteer at the Children’s Advocacy Center, nominated by Farrah Brabson who wrote: “She volunteers her time weekly for our organization. She […]
AUSTIN (September 22, 2020) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be launching a new conservation license plate to raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. The public is invited to vote for their favorite design for the new monarch butterfly license plate through an online survey […]
MONEY announces the 2020 BEST PLACES TO LIVE in the U.S., as the pandemic prompts a shift away from urban living ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2020 – Following its inaugural list of the Best Mortgage Lenders of 2020, Money – the digital destination for personal finance and news – announces its annual ranking of […]
Mike, Frank and their team seek rare antiques, unique collectibles ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2020 – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in November. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we […]