Helping Hands mourns loss of beloved supporter, Mr. Robert Hawk

Helping Hands mourns loss of beloved supporter, Mr. Robert Hawk

ROCKWALL, TX (August 2, 2021) Rockwall County Helping Hands, its Board of Directors, as well as staff are saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Robert Hawk. He was an important friend and supporter of Helping Hands and he passed away peacefully in Mesa, AZ on July 28, 2021. He served as a Vice […]

Get your dose of iron at Rockwall County Helping Hands annual golf tournament

Get your dose of iron at Rockwall County Helping Hands annual golf tournament

ROCKWALL, TX (August 2, 2021) On Friday, September 10th, help support Rockwall County Helping Hands by participating in their Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, chaired by board members Jeremy Neill and Gary Spraggins. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the proceeds go to help the organization […]

Rockwall High School Student Council donates back-to-school items to Rainbow Room

Rockwall High School Student Council donates back-to-school items to Rainbow Room

ROCKWALL, TX, August 2, 2021 – Rockwall High School Student Council members came together this summer to raise money in order to purchase back to school items for the Rockwall Rainbow Room. The Student Council raised the funds to purchase much needed school supplies by hosting a spirit night at Joe Willy’s. Almost $500 was […]

‘Best Rehab Center’ Highland Meadows earns 5 star quality rating

‘Best Rehab Center’ Highland Meadows earns 5 star quality rating

ROCKWALL, TX (August 1, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, Rockwall’s premier skilled nursing and long term care facility, is excited to announce they’ve been awarded five stars, the highest quality rating possible from CMS.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers […]

Spearman family of Rockwall wins 2021 Progressive Shorthorn Breeder Award

Spearman family of Rockwall wins 2021 Progressive Shorthorn Breeder Award

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2021) Andrew and Shelly Spearman and family of Rockwall were honored recently with a Progressive Shorthorn Breeder of the Year Award by the Texas Shorthorn Association. Shelly Springer Spearman of Rockwall began her journey with Shorthorn cattle in 1980 when her father, Stanley Springer, purchased two Shorthorn heifers at the Northeast […]

Rockwall County offers Stop the Bleed and Civilian Response to Active Shooter classes

Rockwall County offers Stop the Bleed and Civilian Response to Active Shooter classes

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2021) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management will host two classes on Thursday, August 5th, open to the public and free of charge. There is a limit of 25 available seats for each class. Please sign up for one or both classes here. The STOP THE BLEED class will be held […]

Lorne Liechty, Brad Howard announce release of new book

Lorne Liechty, Brad Howard announce release of new book

Defining Moments: Making Decisions That Will Redefine Your Life! ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (July 30, 2021) Lorne Liechty and Brad Howard are excited to announce the release of their new book, which is designed to help readers redefine and reshape their lives through good decision making. According to Liechty, “Your life can be forever changed in a single […]

Free meals for Rockwall ISD students to continue in school year 2021-2022

Free meals for Rockwall ISD students to continue in school year 2021-2022

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2021) Rockwall ISD announces its policy today that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance […]

New frontage road project on I-30 to start in Dallas County

New frontage road project on I-30 to start in Dallas County

Project Includes the Reconstruction of the Dalrock Road, I-30 Interchange DALLAS COUNTY, July 28, 2021 – Next week, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin construction of two frontage road bridges on Interstate 30 (I-30) from Bass Pro Drive to Dalrock Road in Dallas County. TxDOT will also reconstruct the I-30, Dalrock Road interchange. […]