Lea Lashley announces run for Heath City Council, Place 1

Lea Lashley announces run for Heath City Council, Place 1

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 3, 2025) Lea Lashley, a dedicated community advocate, volunteer, and business owner with deep roots in Rockwall County, is proud to announce her candidacy for Heath City Council Place 1. “I am your neighbor, not a politician,” says Lea, a Rockwall County resident for 20 years, the most recent 7 spent in […]

Man arrested on charge of aggravated assault after fleeing Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputies

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 1, 2025) At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, deputies from the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in the 1700 block of FM 2453. It was reported that a resident had fired a weapon near utility contractors who were working in the area. Upon arrival, the deputies observed […]

Local leaders, businesses hit the jackpot at Rockwall Chamber’s annual awards banquet

Local leaders, businesses hit the jackpot at Rockwall Chamber’s annual awards banquet

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its 95th year with a celebratory awards banquet and casino night Feb. 27, honoring local leaders and businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, recognitions and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s indoor multi-sport and event […]

Rockwall ISD invites community to next Financial Transparency Meeting

Rockwall ISD invites community to next Financial Transparency Meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) Texas school funding can be complex. With so much misinformation and disinformation about it, we want to break it down. Are you curious about where money is spent in Rockwall ISD? Join us on March 12 for an in-person session with Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and Senior Chief Financial Officer […]

Rockwall’s Trevor Reed of Volkert, Inc. earns ‘Top Young Professionals’ engineering industry award

Rockwall’s Trevor Reed of Volkert, Inc. earns ‘Top Young Professionals’ engineering industry award

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) Trevor Reed of Rockwall, who currently serves as Vice President and Southwest Region Director of Engineering at Volkert, Inc., has been recognized as one of Engineering News-Record (ENR) Texas & Southeast’s Top Young Professionals for 2025. Chosen from a distinguished pool of 129 entries, Reed stands out as one of the […]

March for Meals: First responders, community leaders invited to deliver to homebound seniors on Champions Day

March for Meals: First responders, community leaders invited to deliver to homebound seniors on Champions Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 27, 2025) Each March, Meals on Wheels celebrates the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the rapid growth of the Meals on Wheels network, which now collectively serves over 2 million seniors each year. Now is a […]

Rockwall County Democratic Party Chair Susie Stansel champions local civic engagement

Rockwall County Democratic Party Chair Susie Stansel champions local civic engagement

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 26, 2025) Rockwall County Democratic Chair Susie Stansel has been working tirelessly for our county and for our local democracy. On Monday she attended the Rockwall ISD board meeting, and yesterday, she was present at the Rockwall County Commissioners Court, demonstrating the dedication needed to ensure transparency and accountability in local […]

Editor’s Note: All Aboard – The Titanic!

Editor’s Note: All Aboard – The Titanic!

(Feb. 14, 2025) – Last night Richard and I embarked upon an awe-inspiring journey into history at an exclusive VIP media preview event of Titanic-The Exhibition! in Dallas. I received my 1st class boarding pass as 52-year-old Mrs. Helen Churchill Candee, an author from Washington D.C. assigned to stateroom E63. Richard boarded as 32-year-old Arthur […]

HomeBank Texas: Committed to Community, Invested in You

HomeBank Texas: Committed to Community, Invested in You

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 11, 2025) For over 70 years, HomeBank Texas has been a trusted financial partner for families and businesses alike, fostering growth and relationships built on trust, integrity, and personalized service. As a locally owned and operated bank, HBTX embodies the spirit of community banking—where decisions are made locally, and the focus is […]

Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to host 7th Annual Go Blue for Kids Kickoff Event March 27

Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to host 7th Annual Go Blue for Kids Kickoff Event March 27

Seeking business supporters and sponsors to help raise awareness and prevent child abuse ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 11, 2025)– The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County (CACRC) invites the community to the 7th Annual Go Blue for Kids Kickoff Event on Thursday, March 27, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Standard Service in Heath. This free, […]