Rockwall ISD Board approves appointment of new Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School principal

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – July 5, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recently approved the appointment of Dr. Mary Pugh as principal of Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School for the 2018-2019 school year. Dr. Pugh joins Rockwall ISD with 17 years of experience in public education, including most recently three years as an Assistant Principal at […]

Meet Dylan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dylan, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2018) Dylan is a one-year-old Terrier mix who is super sweet, playful and loves all people and dogs that he’s encountered in his foster home. This loving boy would make a great family dog. He’s neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on his shots and has an adoption donation of $150. If you need […]

Leading the Way: Rockwall Soroptimist install new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2018) Rockwall Soroptimist recently held their annual installation dinner at The Landing at Chandlers. New officers for the 2018-2019 club year are (from left): Holly Lyons, Director; Kim Sweet, Director; Brooke McMaster, President-elect; Ariana Hargrove, President; Carolyn Holt, Director; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Sue Reeves, Parliamentarian. Not pictured are Kami Webb, Secretary; […]

Meals on Wheels receives matching grant

Meals on Wheels receives matching grant

Double your donation dollars now to support seniors in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that the Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation out of Austin, Texas will match donations through the end of the year up to $30,000. Since […]

New volunteers sworn in to Lone Star CASA

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 25, 2018) Six new child advocates for Lone Star CASA were sworn in today by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left are: Troy Drollinger; Trenna Sutherland, Rita Flinchum, Judge Brett Hall, Sarah Sutterfield, Tonya Tapp and Butch Mims. Lone Star CASA (Court appointed Special Advocate) trains volunteers to advocate for children […]

Meet Rosa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2018) Rosa is a one-year-old Chihuahua looking for her forever home. She loves to prance around. Rosa is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption donation is just $150. Email info@rockwallpets.com today for more information or to meet Rosa! Submitted by Sarah Grubbs. Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week is […]

City of Heath to present Annual Independence Day Parade & Celebration in the Park

Veterans invited to ride on special float (HEATH, TX – May 25, 2018) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live […]

Public meeting Tuesday on proposed FM 549 widening

Proposed project would widen FM 549 to four lanes   (ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2018) TxDOT will hold a public meeting from 6-8pm Tuesday, June 26 on proposed improvements to FM 549 from SH 205 to SH 276 in Rockwall County. The meeting will take place at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellow […]

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Registration underway for Hot Rocks Bike Ride Aug 11 (ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2018) Get ready to ride! The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return Saturday August 11, 2018. You can register online NOW at HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes […]

Meet Giggy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2018) This is Giggy. Isn’t he the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? He is a nine-year-old Pomeranian mix and he’s looking for his very own family. Giggy is sweet and loving, not too needy, house-trained and knows how to use the doggy door. Giggy is neutered, up-to-date on his shots, microchipped […]