(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2016) Vinny Barber, a representative from Pin Cancer – a nonprofit organization which raises funds for cancer research through the sport of wrestling – was on hand Saturday at Rockwall High School for a special presentation before the finals at the Rumble at the Rock. The Rockwall Wrestling program gave a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 7, 2016) The City of Rockwall is participating in a couple of holiday programs with local charities that help make Christmas a little brighter for area families. The City is participating in the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive as well as the Meals on Wheels Adopt-a-Senior Tree. Both programs […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 5, 2016) Award-winning art photographer Bob Chilton of Rockwall will host a Holiday Open House and Gallery Sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Rockwall’s Uptown Downtown Art Gallery, 301 N. San Jacinto. During the event, Chilton will showcase his soon to be released Artistic Cell Phone Photography […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 2, 2016) The City of Rowlett has determined due to the increasing chance of inclement weather on Saturday, December 3rd to postpone all scheduled events. The new schedule is outlined below. Noon Exchange Club Parade – scheduled to begin at 3:00pm – has been cancelled Main Street Fest: The North Pole […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2016) Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, there have been several changes to Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas festivities. Here’s a wrap-up: Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade 2016 has been cancelled. The Tree Lighting has been moved inside to The Center and the Hometown Christmas Celebration has been moved to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) The community is invited to an OPEN HOUSE event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Educational Consultant Solutions, located at 101 S. Fannin St. in Rockwall. With 35 years of teaching in both general and special education, educational consultant Kristie Smith is putting the fun back […]
Twelve school districts receive statewide recognition for brag-worthy best practices (ROYSE CITY, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) Twelve school districts are basking in the glow of positive press with the release of Texas School Business magazine’s Tenth Annual Bragging Rights 2016-2017 special issue. Bragging Rights, which calls for nominations and is published every December, recognizes […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) Lace up your running shoes and get going for a good cause. The Inaugural Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run is scheduled to take place Saturday, December 10, 2016. The Rockwall Police Officer’s Association is hosting the event which will benefit the Children’s Advocacy […]
UPDATE AS OF 10:15PM THURSDAY, DEC. 1 PARADE CANCELLATION: We just received word that the #Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. We sure will miss it! Everybody please stay safe and dry. The following press release was sent out earlier and at this point the parade is […]
AUSTIN, TX – Today, State Representative Elect Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) filed House Bill 457, relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. “Currently, the tax code allows for peace officers to keep their appraisal records confidential,” said Rep-elect Holland. “HB 457 extends the confidential option to the spouse […]