‘Beneath the Scarlet Frost’ audiobook comes to life with narration by Caddo Mills resident

‘Beneath the Scarlet Frost’ audiobook comes to life with narration by Caddo Mills resident

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 11, 2024) In November of 2023, up and coming author, Marissa Miller, released the first book, Beneath the Scarlet Frost, in her adult dark, high fantasy Fallen Reign series. Since then, the novel has garnered high praise from readers, with many calling it, “one of the best books [they] have ever […]

Royse City High School student detained for making bomb threat

Royse City High School student detained for making bomb threat

ROYSE CITY, TX (Sept. 9, 2024) The Royse City Police Department has detained a 15-year-old male juvenile in connection with a bomb threat at Royse City High School. The juvenile, who is not being identified, posted online that he might bring a bomb to a student group meeting after school on Tuesday. When the police […]

Governor Abbott announces Rockwall Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Abbott announces Rockwall Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 7, 2024) Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Rockwall has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster […]

Save the date: Santa Cops 4 Kids returns benefiting CAC, WIN

Save the date: Santa Cops 4 Kids returns benefiting CAC, WIN

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 4, 2024) Organized by the Rockwall Police Officer’s Association, the 9th Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids includes a kids’ 50-yard dash, a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1215 TL Townsend Drive. The event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall […]

Rockwall City Council appoints Charter Review Commission

Rockwall City Council appoints Charter Review Commission

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 4, 2024)  – The Rockwall City Council has appointed ten dedicated residents to serve on the City Charter Review Commission. This vital commission will play a crucial role in ensuring that the City’s charter continues to provide effective guidance for Rockwall’s governance, structure, and operations. The ten individuals that were appointed are: […]

HomeBank Texas names Eric Stacey Chief Lending Officer

HomeBank Texas names Eric Stacey Chief Lending Officer

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 3, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the promotion of HBTX Senior Vice President-Commercial Lending, Eric Stacey, to his new role as Chief Lending Officer, effective Sept. 1. For the past two years, Mr. Stacey has helped […]

Lakeside Leaders supports non-profits in Rockwall County

Lakeside Leaders supports non-profits in Rockwall County

Earlier this year, Lakeside Leaders awarded Rockwall’s Grace Clinic with a donation for an additional exam room. Photo by BRN Media.  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 3, 2024) Lakeside Leaders is a grass-roots organization of local business leaders who have discovered a unique approach for helping non-profits that are based in Rockwall County. According to Brady Hill, steering […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Royse City ISD Education Foundation, American Legion

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Royse City ISD Education Foundation, American Legion

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2024) – The Royse City ISD Education Foundation’s mission is to generate and distribute resources to the Royse City Independent School District to enrich teaching, inspire learning and advance innovative and creative programs to cultivate a passion for learning. The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized them for raising over $1.5 […]

Rockwall County 4-H will host kickoff event to celebrate new 4-H year

Rockwall County 4-H will host kickoff event to celebrate new 4-H year

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2024) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 for the new 4-H year.  This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street.  Rockwall County […]

When Worlds Collide—Rockwall Firefighters’ Ball to honor three recipients

When Worlds Collide—Rockwall Firefighters’ Ball to honor three recipients

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 2, 2024) They don’t know each other—yet. On the surface, their stories are vastly different, but are they? Three people linked in service… and now in crisis. This year the Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association will host their Firefighters’ Ball in honor of three recipients. It’s a little unusual for them, as there […]