Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Linda Duran recognized for years of service

Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Linda Duran recognized for years of service

ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2024) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recognized Mrs. Linda Mitchell Duran as she retires from the Board after twelve years of service as Trustee of the District. Mrs. Duran served four terms, beginning May 2012 through May 2024. During her service as a Trustee, she was Board President and Vice […]

National touring band, Kin Faux, to play at Southern Junction this Saturday

National touring band, Kin Faux, to play at Southern Junction this Saturday

Kin Faux’s Quick Rise Continues to Gain Speed ROYSE CITY, TX (May 15, 2024) – Based out of San Antonio, TX, Kin Faux is one of the fastest growing bands from the Texas/Red Dirt music scene.  Within six months of the band being formed, Kin Faux quickly started hitting stages extensively throughout the Midwest becoming […]

Rockwall County earns Distinguished Service Award

Rockwall County earns Distinguished Service Award

(From left: Commissioners Dana Macalik and John Stacy, Former Board Member Lorne Liechty, Judge Frank New, Director of Parks and Recreation Travis Sales and Commissioner Cliff Sevier) ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2024) – The Texas Historical Commission is proud to announce that Rockwall County is one of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipients. This award […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Tuesdays with Morrie

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Tuesdays with Morrie

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2024) – Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Albom. Directed by Becky Henderson, it is a  warm sentimental play that offers a few rules to live by all wrapped up in a reconnection of two ‘friends’.  The play […]

Creating a sustainable landscape by embracing native and adaptive plants

Creating a sustainable landscape by embracing native and adaptive plants

ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2024) As spring rolls into summer, many residents are enjoying the outdoors and sprucing up their landscapes. But with the impending Texas heat, how can residents create a beautiful landscape that is resilient and can reduce your outdoor water usage? One solution lies in embracing native and adapted plants. Choosing Texas-friendly […]

Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News June issue is hot off the press

Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News June issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 13, 2024) — Our May/June issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing […]

Audie Murphy Day is May 18

Audie Murphy Day is May 18

WWII soldier was topic at Rockwall County Historical Foundation lecture ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2024) – Susan Lanning, Director of the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Hunt County, was the guest speaker for the latest Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series at the Historic Courthouse in Rockwall. Susan discussed the history of cotton in Greenville and North […]

Local leaders endorse Bobby Gallana for Rockwall County Commissioner

Local leaders endorse Bobby Gallana for Rockwall County Commissioner

ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2024) Bobby Gallana, a candidate for Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 1, has received endorsements from prominent local leaders, affirming his capability to lead and represent the interests of Rockwall County residents effectively. Former Rockwall County Commissioner Lee Gilbert; Rockwall County Constables John Benedetto, Trey Chaney, Dan Otto, and Randy Parks; as […]

Rockwall resident celebrates 104th birthday at Brookdale

Rockwall resident celebrates 104th birthday at Brookdale

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2024) Maxine Vines, a beloved resident of Brookdale Summer Ridge in Rockwall, celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday during a special gathering of friends of family at the senior living facility. Maxine was born in Canton, TX on May 5, 1920. She happens to be the only one of her eight siblings […]

Rockwall County launches new website, Facebook page for Strategic Plan 2050

Rockwall County launches new website, Facebook page for Strategic Plan 2050

Seven Cities, One County and a Unified Vision of our Future ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2024)  Rockwall County is thrilled to announce the launch of a new website and Facebook page dedicated to Rockwall County’s Strategic Plan 2050. The website offers an informative and interactive experience at: https://fni.mysocialpinpoint.com/rockwallcountystrategicplanhome. While you’re there, please take the General Rockwall […]