Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Cameron Schmucker has earned the Rockwall High School Jacket Backers January “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month” Award, and Haley Hicks has earned the “Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” Award. Cameron, a 12th grade member of the varsity basketball team, was nominated by Coach Alan Simmons and chosen by […]

Chocolate Indulgence event to benefit Women in Need

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and chocolate at the annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraising event benefiting Women in Need. The event will be from 6:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Live entertainment will be provided by Davis & Rose. There will also be a […]

Rep. Ratcliffe on State of the Union: Another Disappointment

(WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016) – In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “To no surprise, the president’s speech tried to gloss over seven years of failed policies that have made life more difficult for the 700,000 Texans I represent.  His final State of the Union […]

Heath honors retiring Sergeant T.K. Kneedler

(HEATH, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Last night, the City Council said “thank you and farewell” to DPS Sergeant T.K. Kneedler, who is retiring after serving the City for 19 years. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented Sergeant Kneedler with a proclamation that declared January 12, 2016, as “T.K. Kneedler Day in Heath” in recognition of his […]

Rockwall Reagan Day 2016 to feature Congressman Trey Gowdy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Tickets are available now for the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction and photos. “Trey is a conservative […]

Candidate Forum Feb 2 at Rockwall County Courthouse

Candidate Forum Feb 2 at Rockwall County Courthouse

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Rockwall County voters are encouraged to attend a free Candidate Forum on February 2  for the 4th Congressional District and 33rd State House elections.  Presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall, located in the Rockwall […]

Watch Party Jan 27 for Idol contestant from Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The community is welcome to come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, a vocal coach at the Schoolof Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week, Part 1. He impressed the judges and earned his ticket to Hollywood with his unique rendition of Phantom of the Opera. Also […]

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Here’s Willow! Willow is a sweet but shy two-year-old girl looking for a family to love. She takes some time getting to know new humans, so a home without small children might be best. She has a look all her own with a gorgeous brindle coat and adorable underbite. […]