New Year’s Eve menu $49/couple at Dodie’s Rockwall

It’s like New Year’s in New Orleans (ROCKWALL, TX – December 12, 2016) Ring in the New Year with the finest Cajun cuisine and lakeside dining in North Texas. Dodie’s is located in the beautiful Harbor District on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall, featuring the flair and flavor of the French Quarter. On Saturday, December […]

Meet Bagheera, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 27, 2016) Bagheera is a happy and friendly guy who is short and stout. He loves everyone and can’t wait to find his forever family! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is a donation of $150. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn more about this adorable Staffie […]

Rockwall sets new utility and solid waste collection rates

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 27, 2016) Effective January 1, 2017, the residential water and wastewater rates will increase by 10% in the City of Rockwall. The rate reflects the increases in the cost of treated water the City purchases from its supplier, the North Texas Municipal Water District. The NTMWD also operates wastewater treatment facilities […]

Stingerettes host holiday dance clinic

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 22, 2016) The Rockwall High School Stingerettes recently hosted their annual holiday dance clinic for future Stingerettes in grades K-5. The future rettes learned a holiday-themed dance and performed it during the Rockwall ISD Dance Extravaganza on Saturday, December 3 .  The girls had tons of fun learning, dancing, playing games, […]

Meet Ava, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ava, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2016) Here’s Ava! Ava is a sweet, wiggly and a bit shy 1.5-year-old lady looking for a forever home. Her breed is a mix of many but our best guess is a mix of some kind of hound and terrier. Ava is very playful and loves tennis balls and toys. She weighs 22 lbs […]

Children’s Advocacy Center receives donation

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2016) Holly Lyons, President of Rockwall Soroptimist, presented a check for $2796.39 to Patricia Mejia, the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. The money was raised from the recent book signing and luncheon sponsored by the Soroptimist and CAC Board of Directors. The event was held at […]

Kids Night OUT, Parents Night OFF for the holidays

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2016) Planet Kidz, located at Hartman Elementary School, invites you to the holiday fun they have planned – Kids Night OUT and Parents Night OFF! Doors open on Friday, Dec. 16  from 7 to 11 p.m.. The festivities are open to all school districts, kindergarten through sixth grade. December is […]

Hartman YAC visits Panera Bread Company, Reese Manor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 13, 2016) The Hartman Elementary School YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) visited Panera Bread Company this week and participated in the “Bakers in Training” program. YAC is a club run by PE Coach Elizabeth Trowbridge and Cafeteria Manager Skyler Amdur.  The goal is to learn healthy lifestyles with food, fitness and giving […]