Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament winners announced

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2015) The second annual Rockwall Classic Golf  Tournament was held June 29th at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club (RGAC) benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. Competition began with lunch sponsored by Jersey Mike’s, shotgun at 1:00pm followed by dinner by RGAC and awards. Thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and […]

Friends of the Rockwall County Library prepare for new year

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year.  Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County’s Open Space Master Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine.   Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces.  I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]

Child sexual abuser sentenced to life in prison by Rockwall County jury

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- June 30, 2015) Less than two hours after retiring to deliberate, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Wylie resident William Leigh Muzolf, 42, on the charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.  On June 26, 2015, the same jury unanimously sentenced Muzolf, who had no prior felony history, […]

Fate DPS focuses enforcement efforts on Sober Roadways

FATE, TX. (June 29, 2015) The City of Fate Department of Public Safety Chief Brian Griffith’s message reminds everyone of the dangers of Driving While Intoxicated.  The Fate Department of Public Safety will focus enforcement efforts from 6/25 through 7/7 2015 with a goal of sober roadways in and around Fate. Drunk and drugged driving […]

Five Fireworks Safety Tips You Need to Know to Avoid the ER this Fourth of July

Five Fireworks Safety Tips You Need to Know to Avoid the ER this Fourth of July

It’s all fun with fireworks til someone gets burned ROCKWALL,TX. (June 25, 2015) Every year around the Fourth of July, hospitals see an uptick of emergency patients due to fireworks-related injuries. What is supposed to be a fun-filled celebration can quickly turn into an unplanned visit to your local ER.  Children have the greatest risk […]

Angel Camp for kids with special needs underway at Rockwall YMCA

(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]