Local students model thrifty finds from Rockwall Helping Hands boutique

Local students model thrifty finds from Rockwall Helping Hands boutique

ROCKWALL, TX (August 10, 2021) Local students recently participated in a back-to-school photo shoot with Rockwall County Helping Hands, showcasing the terrific finds available at the Helping Hands Thrift Store and Boutique. In years past, students typically shopped the thrift store, choosing outfits and posting photos of themselves on social media, but this year they […]

Community urged to help ‘Pack the Pantry’ in Rockwall ISD’s Toyota Food Drive Challenge

Community urged to help ‘Pack the Pantry’ in Rockwall ISD’s Toyota Food Drive Challenge

ROCKWALL, TX (August 10, 2021) Yesterday kicked off the Rockwall ISD’s Toyota of Rockwall Annual “Pack the Pantry” Food Drive supporting Helping Hands, helping to ensure that no one in Rockwall County goes to bed hungry. Community members are encouraged to show their school spirit by donating food items. The winning school will be announced […]

Volunteer Deputy Registrars go mobile to register community members to vote

Volunteer Deputy Registrars go mobile to register community members to vote

ROCKWALL, TX (August 9, 2021) Rockwall County Democratic Party Chair Ericka Ledferd and Executive Director Susie Stansel helped revolutionize the Rockwall County Volunteer Deputy Registrar field by pioneering the Mobile Voting Registration and Traveling Volunteer Deputy Registrars service. They set the standard by offering Volunteer Deputy Registrars to travel to the location of our county […]

Rockwall ISD: COVID-19 Response and Return to In-Person Learning 2021-22

Rockwall ISD: COVID-19 Response and Return to In-Person Learning 2021-22

ROCKWALL, TX (August 9, 2021) Rockwall ISD looks forward to the return of all students to in-person learning and general standard school operations for the 2021-22 school year.  We have developed our plans with guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and our Local Health Authority (LHA). The following […]

Rockwall police seek help to identify vandalism suspects at Harry Myers Park

Rockwall police seek help to identify vandalism suspects at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX (August 9, 2021) Detectives with the Rockwall Police Department need information about who damaged property at Harry Myers Park over the weekend. It is believed that the damage was done Saturday night or early Sunday morning. There were several locations in the park that were vandalized. Rockwall County Crime Stoppers will pay up […]

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall closes North ER, shifts staff to main hospital for COVID response

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall closes North ER, shifts staff to main hospital for COVID response

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 6, 2021) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall posted the following announcement on social media this evening: Texas Health Hospital Rockwall’s North ER, located at 2265 N. Lakeshore Drive, will close effective midnight tonight (Friday, Aug. 6). This temporary closure will allow members of the medical team to transfer to our hospital’s main campus […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Aug. 17

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall Aug. 17

ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2021 – Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Aug. 17.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other […]

Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2021) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a proud sponsor of A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management, and Diabetes Self-Management programs. All classes are offered free of charge to participants of all ages. A Matter of Balance Many older adults experience concerns about […]

Rockwall County Newcomers to host Chico’s Fashion Show & Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (August 6, 2021) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Luncheon with Chico’s Fashion Show will be held Thursday, September 9 at Occasions at Stone River, 1250 FM 2453 in Royse City. Social time begins at 10 a.m. For reservations, call Jo at (214) 244-4017 by 6 p.m. on Aug. 30. Cost $20. Newcomers is […]

New McLendon-Chisholm public safety building named in honor of former Mayor Mike Donegan

New McLendon-Chisholm public safety building named in honor of former Mayor Mike Donegan

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Augut 6, 2021) Mayor Keith Short and the McLendon-Chisholm City Council honored the family of former Mayor Mike D. Donegan at a special meeting last night by issuing a proclamation dedicating the new public safety facility as the Mike D. Donegan Public Safety Building in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the community. “Mike […]