Hartman supports Rockwall Jackets with parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) Grace Hartman Elementary School staff and students surprised their PE Coach Collin Strahan, who is also the receivers Coach for the Jackets, with a victory parade.             A few of the football players that are Hartman PALS paraded through the hallways giving high fives […]

Aspasians donate to Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Aspasians recently donated 39 Thanksgiving Baskets to the Rainbow Room. Each of the 39 baskets contained a $20 gift card to purchase a turkey and all the goodies the family might need to create a special meal. Aspasians included items such as stuffing mix, corn bread mix, […]

Floral design contest earns funds for Food Pantry

Christmas Among Friends (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Flower Box, located at 2760 State Highway 66 in Rockwall, hosted a unique and charitable “Christmas Among Friends” event Dec. 1, which resulted in a donation of more than $1,600 to the newly relocated and expanded Paul and Jean Liechty Food Pantry at Rockwall County Helping […]

Special delivery for Rockwall couple celebrating 72 years of marriage

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) Local residents Charles and Oleta Peace received a pleasant surprise delivery from Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in honor of the couple’s 72nd wedding anniversary. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen, weekly volunteer Tamara Dirske, Case Manager Maureen Cook, and Board member Rockwall […]

Texas Health Rockwall recognized for Excellence by three patient-centered organizations

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was recently recognized for excellence in areas of quality of care as well as engagement strategies.  Several leading organizations, whose goals are to improve patient outcomes and experience, named Texas Health Rockwall to the top of their list. Texas Health Rockwall’s dedication to patient […]

Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Mark Russo earns ‘Scholar Member’ designation

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Pct.3 of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Scholar Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges.  The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state […]

Rockwall Jackets Football Playoff Information

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2015) Rockwall High (Visitors) vs. Lake Travis High School (Home) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 GAME TIME: 2:00 PM LOCATION: Kyle Field Texas A&M University 161 Wellborn Road College Station, TX 77840 TICKET INFORMATION: PRESALES Students: $5 Adults: $10 GATE SALES All Tickets: $10 PASSES: District 11-6A, 14-6A, THSCA, TGCA, THSADA […]

Ratcliffe cyber-crime fighting bill passes House

WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 1, 2015) The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2015 (H.R. 3490) yesterday to provide state and local law enforcement with the tools they need to fight back against cyber-crime and protect our communities. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ratcliffe (R-Texas), now heads to […]

Angel Wing Remembrance Trees help families honor memory of loved ones this season

(ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY/ROWLETT – Dec. 1, 2015) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City. The community […]

Meet Cooper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2015) You can easily get to know Cooper in just a few words: Affectionate. Friendly. Intelligent. Charming. Loyal. Once you’ve met Cooper, you’ll be able to describe your feelings in one word: Love. While Cooper is a great companion to humans, he is selective about who he chooses as his K-9 […]