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Rain or shine: Abilene High and Wylie High fans relish chance to face off in playoffs
All eyes were on the diamond this weekend as the Abilene High and Wylie High baseball teams faced off in the Class 5A regional quarterfinals at McMurry University's Walt Driggers Field. Even with rain in the forecast, fans packed the stands and stood against the fence line to watch the crosstown rivalry play out during the first game of the series on Thursday night. ...
Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Ashley Baumman
Rockwall, TX (May 21, 2024) – Ashley Baumann is our next Stingerette Spotlight. She is a three-year member of the team and daughter of Melany and Kent Baumann. Ashley is currently a Junior Varsity Instructor and New Girl Sergeant. Before being named JVI, Ashley was a Rockwall Dance Instructor where she assisted the Utley Middle School drill team last year. She is a two-year member of the Showstoppers Elite Team.
Update from Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting of Monday, May 20, 2024
Rockwall, TX (May 21, 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. Recognitions. Congratulations to the following students and student groups who the Board of Trustees recognized for the following accomplishments:. • Elementary...
Forney ISD Receives TEA Grant for $1.45 Million to Support Safe Learning Environments
FORNEY - In partnership with the Texas Education Agency, Forney ISD received the Stronger Connections grant valued at $1.45 million. The District partnered with the Forney Education Foundation to apply for the grant which will provide funds for multiple campuses during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The Stronger Connections...
L.J. Bell named recipient of Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grant
Today, L.J. Bell Elementary School was one of 200 schools from 40 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants. Many of the libraries...
School choice, Paxton impeachment frame race between Holland & Pierson in Texas HD 33
NORTH TEXAS — Early voting is underway for the primary runoff election on Tuesday, May 28.One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for House District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.Pierson is endorsed by Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton.Both Pierson and Holland are far apart on some key issues, including school choice and Paxton's impeachment. The conservative district is in downtown Plano, Rockwall and Heath, and is now on the political radar of Republicans from across the Lone...
Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Maya Rodriguez
Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight is Maya Rodriguez. Maya is the daughter of Candie and Julian Rodriguez and a three-year member of the team. She currently serves as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the middle school drill teams. As a junior, Maya...
Holland, Pierson differ over school choice, Paxton impeachment in Texas House primary runoff
Early voting begins Monday in the primary runoff elections. Jack takes us to a State House district in North Texas where the Republican incumbent is fighting for his political career against the former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump. From the new state law against DEI, to free speech and concerns about antisemitism on college campuses, Texans' sharp differences in education policy were on full display at the Texas Capitol last week. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson steps up his opposition to a big potential payout for the former city manager. And popular Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia agrees to stay...
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