Recent weather sets high expectations for archery-only season opener

Recent weather sets high expectations for archery-only season opener

AUSTIN – Expectations are high for the archery hunting season opening day thanks to recent rain events, mild temperatures and reported deer movement throughout the state. The archery-only season opens on Oct. 3 and runs through Nov. 6. “Recent precipitation throughout Texas has resulted in a flush of new growth on preferred native deer forages […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands to present Annual Pink Party, virtually

Rockwall County Helping Hands to present Annual Pink Party, virtually

A Message from Jon Bailey, Rockwall County Helping Hands President & CEO  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands proudly presents the Annual Pink Party on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. With your support, we can continue to fight what has affected so many of our […]

Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey selected for Leadership North Texas Class 12

Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey selected for Leadership North Texas Class 12

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) Congratulations to Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Darby Murray Burkey on being selected for the North Texas Commission’s Leadership North Texas Class 12! The North Texas Commission, a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the North Texas region, has selected the members of Leadership North […]

Rowlett High School cancels varsity football games through Oct. 9

Rowlett High School cancels varsity football games through Oct. 9

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) Garland ISD is fortunate to partner with the Garland Health Department to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff and community. A Rowlett High School football player has tested positive for COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, other team members will quarantine for 14 days. Rowlett […]

Coffee with Dustin: Rockwall YMCA bids farewell to Senior Program Director

Coffee with Dustin: Rockwall YMCA bids farewell to Senior Program Director

National Coffee Day  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2020) As YMCAs across Dallas host free Coffee To Go tomorrow, our JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will celebrate COFFEE WITH DUSTIN, 7-9AM, Tuesday, Sept. 29. After dedicating nine years to the Y and its mission, Dustin Davis will step down from his role as Senior Programs Director […]

Couple reunited: Rockwall health and rehab center welcomes first visitor in six months

Couple reunited: Rockwall health and rehab center welcomes first visitor in six months

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2020) Mrs. Peterson, a resident at Highland Meadows Health and Rehab in Rockwall, received a long-awaited embrace from her husband this morning as the facility opened its doors for Essential Caregiver Visitation – the first time in six months. Highland Meadows, located at 1870 John King Blvd., has remained COVID-19 free […]

Meet Jada, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jada, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (September 27, 2020) Meet Jada! This girl wants nothing more than to love and be loved. She is a great dog and will make a wonderful addition to your family. Jada is already spayed, microchipped, heartworm negative and fully vaccinated. Email Rockwall Pets at info@rockwallpets.com for more information or to meet gorgeous Jada today! Submitted by […]

Cars for CASA, Cruise Edition, set for Oct. 11 in Rockwall

Cars for CASA, Cruise Edition, set for Oct. 11 in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (September 27, 2020) The 15th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle show – a COVID-friendly “Cruise Edition” – will be Sunday, Oct. 11, benefiting Lone Star CASA. Vehicles will line up for the event at the Rockwall Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane, at 2:30 p.m.  The cruise will begin at 3. Organizers ask that […]

Rockwall Farmers Market gives back to Meals on Wheels, police department

Rockwall Farmers Market gives back to Meals on Wheels, police department

ROCKWALL, TX (September 26, 2020) This morning at Rockwall’s final Farmers Market of the season, Claudette Hatfield and other Farmers Market committee members and volunteers, presented $5,000 checks to Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and the Rockwall Police Department as their way of giving back to the community! Claudette expressed thanks to […]