ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2022) – In addition to being a Chief Financial Officer and raising her family, Sharon Chapman has been advocating for Lone Star CASA kids for the last 10 years. Recently, Sharon had the honor of being invited to represent Lone Star CASA and join the National CASA Volunteer Council. “I have always […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2022 — Rockwall ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for the Bill Howlett Transportation Center March 14 at 2 p.m. The Transportation Center is located at 707 South Clark Street, Rockwall, Texas. A reception will follow the ceremony. The public is invited to join. Bill Howlett’s distinguished career in education […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 28, 2022 — February in Texas, oh fickle month. A temperamental twenty-eight day period, faithless and unpredictable, (though, March can be nearly as capricious.) Upon reaching February, Texans and those settlers who arrived over fifty years ago, long enough to be considered a Texan despite the scoffs of those born on […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 28, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services (MOWSS) announced it is the recipient of a grant from the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation, which funds a range of social service needs across North Texas, including Rockwall County. The awarded funding will go directly to case management and the nutrition […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 28, 2022) Stan Britton has filed to fill the seat vacated by Jon Bailey, longtime member of the RISD Board of Trustees. Britton has been actively involved with RISD since moving to Rockwall in 2014. He was a member of the 2018 Strategic Design Team that assisted with giving direction to the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 24, 2022 — The Rockwall Rotary presented a couple of Student of Honor awards during it’s meeting last week. Rochell Elementary student Alexa Cedillo and Springer Elementary student Kristian Delgado were recognized by the principals for their respective schools. Rochell Elementary Principal Kelli Crossland said Cedillo’s teachers remarked how kind she […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 24, 2022 — The Rockwall 7ers pro basketball team will host the Potawatomi Fire for their home opener at Royse City High School on Friday, March 4. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets are available at https://vivenu.com/. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Children’s Advocacy […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 23, 2022 — Due to inclement weather conditions forecasted for the Rockwall area, all Rockwall ISD schools and support offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 24. After-school activities are also cancelled tomorrow. The district released the following statement regarding the closures: Submitted press release. Our print edition delivers free to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 23, 2022 — It’s time to bowl! Gather your friends and get ready for the 4th Annual Rockwall ISD Education Foundation Bowling Classic, presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, on March 25th from 6-10 p.m. at Shenaniganz Z Lounge. Join the REF for an evening of fun, fellowship and philanthropy as […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2022) The City of Rockwall flags at all facilities have been lowered to half-staff today as a sign of respect for the recent passing of former Mayor Bill Cecil. Mr. Cecil believed strongly in giving back to his community. He served 11 years on the Rockwall City Council, and of […]