Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK has something for everyone  (ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2016) Registration is underway and sponsorships are available for the newest Sprint Triathlon in Rockwall, coming Sunday, June 26 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. Brought to you by Lead Sponsor Milestone Electric and produced by […]

Public meetings set for proposed improvements to SH 205 from Hwy 80 to SH 78

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the proposed improvements to SH205 from US80 to SH78 in Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin Counties and receive public comment. The first meeting will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Herman E. Utley Middle […]

Thirteen Rockwall-Heath football seniors awarded memorial scholarships

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 16, 2016) The Hawk Huddle football boosters, Heath Hawks Community Athletics (HHCA) and the Moran family awarded scholarships from the Ethan Moran Memorial Scholarship Fund to 13 graduating football seniors from Rockwall-Heath High School on June 3. There were multiple fundraising opportunities throughout the year to raise the money that was awarded, […]

Justin Holland resigns Place 2; Council appoints John Main to fill vacancy until General Election

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 15, 2016) The City of Heath congratulated Councilmember Justin Holland at a reception following his resignation from Place 2 on the Council at the June 14 meeting. On May 24, Holland secured the Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives in House District #33, where he would serve the citizens of […]

Rockwall Rotary honors RISD students

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2016) The Rockwall Rotary Club’s Students of Honor program has been rewarding hardworking Rockwall ISD students for years. This year’s program director Tim Hartley, who was recently elected Rotary Club President for 2017, said the idea behind Students of Honor is to let diligent students know that they are appreciated. […]

Meet Princess Sassy Pants, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2016) Princess Sassy Pants fits her name to a T!  She is sassy, goofy and oh so animated. She is an energetic girl that loves other dogs and loves to play with the eight-year-old boy in her foster home. She is up to date on all shots, is microchipped, heartworm-tested and […]

Red Day: Children’s Advocacy Center, Women in Need get hand from Keller Williams

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 10, 2016) Over 50 Keller Williams Realty associates recently converged on the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to mow, paint, and give back to their community.  Their efforts benefited both the CAC and Women in Need, two local non-profit agencies committed to providing services for victims of child abuse […]

Rockwall County DA receives prestigious Ruby Award, accepts check for Children’s Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2016) Soroptimist International of Rockwall presented Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper with the Club’s 2016 Ruby Award and a $27,250 check for the new Children’s Advocacy Center. The presentation took place at the Soroptimist’s 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Culpepper, […]

Fate DPS designates ‘Exchange Zone’

(FATE, TX – June 10, 2016) With the increasing ability to make purchases online, the City of Fate Department of Public Safety is now offering a designated space in front of the Public Safety Building to complete your transactions. The Exchange Zone is well-lit and under 24-hour surveillance, giving residents and commuters a place to purchase […]