Christ Church Rockwall to host much-needed blood drive Dec. 5 for local patients

Christ Church Rockwall to host much-needed blood drive Dec. 5 for local patients

Make your gift a life-saving one this holiday – donate blood with Carter BloodCare ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2021) – There is a gift you can give this holiday that costs nothing but time and requires no added shipping. When you give blood, you save lives by ensuring hospital patients receive the transfusions they need […]

Sapphire Bay Update: Rowlett City Manager provides latest on timeline and what’s included in crystal lagoon project

Sapphire Bay Update: Rowlett City Manager provides latest on timeline and what’s included in crystal lagoon project

ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 30, 2021) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business community for an update on Sapphire Bay during a breakfast event at Springhill Suites by Marriot on Nov. 3. Funderburk and Rowlett’s Acting Director of Economic Development Libbey Tucker provided guests with a presentation on the crystal lagoon project and other […]

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg will present valuable information about Rockwall County’s new Property Fraud Alert Service during a free Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall. All community members are welcome and lunch will […]

Rockwall makes list of ‘least stressful US cities to buy a house’

Rockwall makes list of ‘least stressful US cities to buy a house’

 It’s official: Rockwall, TX is one of the least stressful US cities to buy a house in. That’s according to a study by HouseFresh , who analyzed thousands of property-themed social media posts from across America to find the most (and least) stressed places to buy a new home: https://housefresh.com/most-stressful-cities/   ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]

Rockwall teens volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child

Rockwall teens volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2021) Teens from First Baptist Church of Rockwall got in the Christmas Spirit early by volunteering with Operation Christmas Child at the Coppell processing center the day before Thanksgiving. (From left) Travis, Luke, Riley, Campbell, and their chaperone Christian worked to provide gifts and a Gospel presentation to children in Belize […]

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2021) Susie Stansel has been interested in public service since she was young, and she got an early start in government while following the footsteps of her Democratic family. Now, she is the newly elected chairwoman of the Rockwall County Democratic Party, which took place November 17 by the County Executive […]

Seven community members sworn in as CASA volunteers with Lone Star CASA

Seven community members sworn in as CASA volunteers with Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2021)  Last Friday afternoon at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]

Joy Full: Seniors in need to enjoy Thanksgiving feast thanks to Rockwall YMCA members

Joy Full: Seniors in need to enjoy Thanksgiving feast thanks to Rockwall YMCA members

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Yesterday, several senior clients of Meals on Wheels were delighted to receive Thanksgiving turkeys and all the ingredients needed to prepare delicious side dishes, thanks to food donations collected by members of the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. As part of the their annual community food drive, the YMCA reached […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attends City Council meeting

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attends City Council meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) – Members of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attended the regular Rockwall City Council meeting on Nov. 15 as part of their curriculum, as well as to spread the word about the Leadership Rockwall program and goal. Class Advisor & Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 Alumni Shane Hollas addressed […]