Rockwall Art League September meeting featuring demo artist Jessica Fuentes

Rockwall Art League September meeting featuring demo artist Jessica Fuentes

Rockwall, TX (September 11, 2023) – Please, join us on Wednesday, September 27, for our free Member Meeting. We are excited to welcome Jessica Fuentes as our featured demo artist for September. Jessica will talk about her professional experience as an arts administrator, her work as an artist, and the award-winning pieces from the Rockwall […]

Lone Star CASA Gears Up for North Texas Giving Day

Lone Star CASA Gears Up for North Texas Giving Day

Rockwall, TX (September 8, 2023) – North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the region, is set to rally support and raise funds for non-profit organizations that are making a significant impact on the local community. Taking place on September 21, 2023, this annual event provides a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, […]

Local Rockwall,TX REALTOR®, Jennifer Shannon, Recognized with REALTOR® 40 Under 40 Award

Local Rockwall,TX REALTOR®, Jennifer Shannon, Recognized with REALTOR® 40 Under 40 Award

Rockwall, TX (September 8, 2023) – The MetroTex Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) has named Jennifer Shannon with The Patty Turner Group at Keller Williams Rockwall to receive its 40 Under 40 awards in real estate. Mrs. Shannon was chosen from applicants across the state of Texas. Selection to the 40 Under 40 […]

PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions: Appeal for Conservation Today, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions: Appeal for Conservation Today, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

  Austin, Texas (September 7, 2023) – Continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind and declining solar power generation will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) […]

Texas Health Named Among Best Workplaces in Health Care: System ranked No. 3 on 2023 Fortune list

Texas Health Named Among Best Workplaces in Health Care: System ranked No. 3 on 2023 Fortune list

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, Sept. 6, 2023 – Texas Health Resources has placed No. 3 in Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™ 2023 and ranked top in the state. This is the ninth year in a row that Texas Health makes the list. The analysis, which is compiled by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, highlights […]

Rockwall Yellowjackets Friday Night Game Pushed Back Due to Heat Delay

Rockwall Yellowjackets Friday Night Game Pushed Back Due to Heat Delay

Rockwall, TX (September 6, 2023) – In an effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of players, staff and attendees, the Rockwall High School vs. Prosper High School varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium has been delayed by 30 minutes due to extreme high temperatures. Friday’s game coincides with […]

“JUST SERVE” to commemorate 9/11

“JUST SERVE” to commemorate 9/11

ROCKWALL, TX (September 6, 2023) — This year to commemorate 9/11, over 35 Rockwall-area community members are uniting with thousands around the DFW area to pack meals for families suffering from food insecurity. Rockwall Councilman Clarence Jorif, Retired U.S. Secret Service Senior Special Agent during the 9/11 attacks and an Army veteran, will be honored […]

“Butterfly Brigade” holds first Fall meeting

“Butterfly Brigade” holds first Fall meeting

Rockwall, TX (September 6, 2023) – The Rockwall Parks and Recreation “Butterfly Brigade” held their first Fall meeting on Tuesday, September 5. The program discussion on urban composting and pocket prairies supported future planning for the 36 volunteers who plant and maintain pollinator gardens and/or meadows in 8 Rockwall city parks. To volunteer with the […]

Rockwall County 4-H celebrates new year with kick-off event on September 9

Rockwall County 4-H celebrates new year with kick-off event on September 9

Rockwall, TX (September 1, 2023) – Rockwall County 4-H is hosting a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year on September 9 from 9:00-11:00am. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street.  Rockwall County 4-H Club […]

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall Independent School District Announces Largest Tax Rate Reduction in Area

Rockwall, TX (August 31, 2023) – At their recent monthly meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved decreasing the combined tax rate by 19.54 cents, making it the lowest tax rate in the area. Trustees lowered the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate by 18.54 cents and decreased the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax […]