Celebrate local first responders during ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

Celebrate local first responders during ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX – September 3, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. This is an opportunity for hometown heroes and […]

Surviving Caregiving: ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference set for Sept. 9

Surviving Caregiving: ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference set for Sept. 9

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 3, 2021) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host the “Surviving Caregiving” Rockwall Cares 9th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Reflections at Rest Haven, 2500 SH 66 East in Rockwall. This free conference will help provide resources and education from expert speakers […]

Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper named ‘Texas Prosecutor of the Year’

Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper named ‘Texas Prosecutor of the Year’

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 1, 2021) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has been named the 2021 “Texas Prosecutor of the Year” by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and the State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section. The award will be presented at the TDCAA Annual Conference later this month. While the award recognizes […]

Rockwall on path to earn ‘Music Friendly Community’ certification

Rockwall on path to earn ‘Music Friendly Community’ certification

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 1, 2021) Rockwall is already known as the Free Live Music Capital of North Texas, but soon it may be dubbed a “Music Friendly Community,” thanks to a program offered through the Texas Music Office (TMO). Yesterday, Visit Rockwall welcomed several community leaders, musicians, restaurateurs, and venue owners to a workshop at […]

Rockwall High School Student Council creates 9/11 memorial display with 2,897 flags

Rockwall High School Student Council creates 9/11 memorial display with 2,897 flags

ROCKWALL, TX (August 31, 2021) The Rockwall High School Student Council will be putting out 2,897 American flags as a 9/11 memorial display on Thursday, September 2, 2021. The display, which is sponsored by Rest Haven Funeral Home, will remain in place through Monday, September 13, 2021. Each flag represents a life that was lost […]

Local family launches Rockwall Christmas Company to deliver holiday magic by the crate

Local family launches Rockwall Christmas Company to deliver holiday magic by the crate

ROCKWALL, TX (August 31, 2021) It has been said that people who put up their Christmas decorations early are happier. The Rockwall Christmas Company, a family owned and operated business specializing in high-end Christmas decorations, wants to spark that happiness with families everywhere and is excited to announce the official launch of its business for […]

Rowlett Chamber honors ‘Hometown Heroes’ at Awards Banquet

Rowlett Chamber honors ‘Hometown Heroes’ at Awards Banquet

  ROWLETT, TX (August 30, 2021) – The Hometown Heroes Awards Banquet hosted by the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center (presented by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe), was held on Friday, August 27, 2021. The event theme was Rowlett has Super Heroes and included guest appearances by Captain America and […]

Two Rockwall ISD Culinary students land exclusive summer internships

Two Rockwall ISD Culinary students land exclusive summer internships

ROCKWALL,T X (August 30, 2021) Recent Rockwall HS graduates, Jada Ayers and Bailey Starr, were chosen to participate in an Internship program over the summer with Medical City Dallas and the Texas Restaurant Association called “Kids Fit Menu.” They were the only two students from the entire DFW area to be chosen to participate. This […]