Local high school theatre students volunteer to trick-or-treat because ‘hunger is a scary thing’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]

War on the Shore Nov 12 at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Help “Pin Cancer” as student athletes from Rockwall ISD wrestle for a cure during the WAR on the SHORE at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Rockwall Harbor, in the spray plaza area. The Rockwall High School Yellowjackets will take on the Lovejoy High School Leopards. All donations go to Pin […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Answers to FAQs about Planning and Zoning

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Having served as your Mayor and City Councilmember, I’ve seen our City experience significant growth in new residential and commercial construction. That growth brings change that can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. Without a doubt, Rockwall has steadily attracted people to the area because of […]

Tiger Scouts visit Rockwall Fire Department

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Brand new Tiger Scouts from Hays and Stevenson elementary schools enjoyed a visit to Rockwall Fire Department​ Station No. 1. They provided goodies for the firefighters and toured the station to help earn their first badge. Thanks to Diana Newton for sharing these photos!  

Meet Abigail, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Here’s Abigail! Abigail is a one-year-old, seven-pound Chihuahua mix looking for a forever family to love her! She is very cuddly and sweet, and has the cutest little underbite. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, microchipped and ready for her forever family. Email Rockwall Pets at  for more information […]

Watch out, Shark Tank!

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Lance Carter, a seventh grader at Williams Middle School, showed October 13th at the State Fair Of Texas in the Ag Mechanics show.  For the second year in a row, Lance took first place honors and received another blue ribbon for his efforts. Last year’s project was an outdoor connect-four game […]

Justice of the Peace Mark Russo earns ‘Distinguished Member’ honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Three of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association(JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advances in education over and above the state […]

City of Fate hosts Trunk or Treat

(FATE, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Kudos to the City of Fate. For the fourth consecutive year, they have provided a safe, fun and family friendly Halloween for folks to come and enjoy. It was a wonderful evening of friendly fun and laughter. The Fate Fire Department set up their trucks and a bounce house […]

Internationally renowned cellist to perform at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Centennial

(FRISCO, TX – Nov. 23, 2016) Internationally renowned cellist Meredith Reddick, accompanied by local pianist and hospital employee Joan Simons, will perform at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the main lobby of Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial, 12505 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 75035. Reddick has been playing the cello for 50 […]