Senior Scam Alert: Beware of tree trimming bargains

ROCKWALL (December 9, 2013) Tree-trimming scam artists usually claim to offer bargain rates for tree-trimming to get hired, then take their customers’ money and leave the work undone. Protect yourself from such scams by checking out a tree-trimming service online before dealing with one or call Meals On Wheels Senior Services at 972-771-9514 to check […]

Notice to Rockwall residents regarding debris disposal

ROCKWALL (December 9, 2013) The recent winter storm caused a lot of damage to trees and some fences throughout the City.  Republic Waste Services is assessing the damage and developing an action plan to address collection and disposal. While you begin cleanup of your damage, please do not place brush in the street.  It should […]

History Channel2 to air episode on Rockwall’s mysterious rock wall

ROCKWALL (December 8, 2013) As many of you may remember, Rockwall experienced some excitement back in the spring when the History Channel’s H2 production team came to Rockwall to research our unique system of subterranean rock walls for a future episode on their America Unearthed television series. The Rockwall County Historical Foundation has just learned that […]

Stepping up to serve holiday meals to seniors

Stepping up to serve holiday meals to seniors

ROCKWALL COUNTY (December 5, 2013) Thanks to the managers and cooks from Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living and Attorney Joe Kendall, Meals on Wheels was able to deliver a special holiday meal for the seniors of Rockwall. Liberty Heights prepared 173 meals that were delivered by volunteers on Wednesday, November 27th. Liberty Heights offers upscale […]

Rockwall, Heath lacrosse players take fifth at Nationals

Rockwall, Heath lacrosse players take fifth at Nationals

ROCKWALL (December 4, 2013) Freshman lacrosse players from Rockwall County made history over Thanksgiving break by representing the smallest county in Texas at the IMG National Lacrosse Tournament in Bradenton, Florida. The metroplex is quickly establishing itself as a force in lacrosse, and these local young men made Texas proud! Rockwall High School freshman Grant […]

Giving Tree at JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

Giving Tree at JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

ROCKWALL (December 4, 2013) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall encourages members to “Adopt an Angel” from the YMCA’s annual Giving Tree. This year, due to the nearly $5 million expansion and renovation project underway at the JER Chilton Y, the “tree” is actually Christmas garland hanging at the front desk, adorned with “Angel” ornaments. […]

Rockwall water polo player selected for Olympic Development Camp

Rockwall water polo player selected for Olympic Development Camp

ROCKWALL (December 4, 2013) Forrest Harbin, 12, of the Rockwall Water Polo Club was selected to represent the Southwest Zone in the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program’s Holiday Camp this December 12-16, 2013. Forrest will travel to Colorado Springs where he will train with other athletes from across the USA at the Olympic Training […]