City of Rockwall Mosquito Fogging Program begins next week

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 30, 2017)  The City of Rockwall mosquito abatement program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to be tested for West Nile virus. The State informed the City that two […]

Rubber Duck Regatta set to make huge splash in Rockwall

Rubber Duck Regatta set to make huge splash in Rockwall

Event benefitting community’s most vulnerable draws thousands every year (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2017) Every year, the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta gets bigger and better, and this year promises to be no different. The event started six years ago as an innovative way to raise funds for two local charities—Boys & Girls Club of […]

Meet Mr. Nibbles, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 29, 2017) Here’s Mr. Nibbles! Mr. Nibbles is a happy little guy looking for a forever home. He has an adorable underbite and a fresh haircut he’d like to show you! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Mr. Nibbles is heartworm positive but his treatment is covered at our […]

Rockwall County celebrates grand opening of new Fitness Trail

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Aug. 24, 2017) The grand opening of the Rockwall County Fitness Trail was celebrated Saturday morning with speeches, a ribbon cutting and an opportunity for participants to take an inaugural walk on the inner loop of the quarter-mile trail. Precinct 2 County Commissioner Lee Gilbert, who has led the effort to create […]

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Rest Haven

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 23, 2017) The new City of Rockwall Fire Chief, Kenneth Cullins, will be the guest speaker at a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park. The community event, marking the 16th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]

Clinics available to help kids master multiplication

Clinics available to help kids master multiplication

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 23, 2017) In Texas elementary schools, multiplication is being introduced towards the end of 2nd grade.   For parents with kids who are struggling with their multiplication facts, fear not: Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath can help. MULTIPLICATION CLINICS Beginning Sept. 25, Mathnasium will offer an eight-week Multiplication Clinic designed to help young mathematicians develop […]

The Little Gym of Rockwall to host Open House Saturday

The Little Gym of Rockwall to host Open House Saturday

Parents In Rockwall Area Invited To Check Out Children’s Enrichment Program (ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2017) The Little Gym of Rockwall, a children’s enrichment and development franchise, is opening its doors to local families to tour the facility and experience the center’s fun approach to active learning. From 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 26th, […]

Eclipse viewing at the Rockwall County Library Monday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) The 2017 eclipse is upon us here in Rockwall. First contact is at 11:40 and last contact is at 2:40…that’s a fancy way of saying when it starts and finishes.  It will be darkest around 1:10:43.2 seconds…give or take a few microseconds (astronomer humor!) Most of my astronomy colleagues […]

Meet Olivia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) Hi, I’m Olivia! I am a 30 pound, super sweet 1 year old mix. I have beautiful brindle markings and golden brown eyes. I get along great with all sizes of dogs and I like cats too but my foster’s cats are kind of cranky. I’ve still got a […]