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🌱 What led Rockwall police to detain a Rakow Middle School student?

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Good morning Rockwall! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led Rockwall police to detain a Rakow Middle School student?
  • Can Rockwall volleyball seize sole control of the 10-6A lead?

Also on today's calendar: Peachtree Meadows Community Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockwall ISD middle school student detained for making terroristic threat (fox4news.com) — A student at Ursula Rakow Middle School in Rockwall was detained Monday after police say the child made a terroristic threat, though officials have not released the student's identity or details of the threat. Rockwall ISD and Rockwall police emphasize they take any threats seriously and are urging parents to remind kids that offhand comments or social media posts can bring real disciplinary and legal consequences.
   

• McKinney Boyd-Allen highlights list of Dallas-area HS volleyball matches to watch this week (dallasnews.com) — Rockwall High's 23-7 volleyball squad is heading into a crucial road match at North Forney, with both teams undefeated in district and battling for sole control of the 10-6A lead. Led by setter Harper Barnett and hitters Zailey High and Ryan Anderson, Rockwall also faces a tough test at Tyler Legacy earlier in the week.
   

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