Increase in motor vehicle burglaries prompts Rockwall police to offer prevention tips

ROCKWALL, TX (June 18, 2014) The Rockwall Police Department has seen an increase in burglary of motor vehicles.   Please follow these steps to reduce your chances of becoming a victim: REMOVE all interior valuables from plain view.  Place these items in the trunk. DO NOT leave any items of value in your vehicle unattended, especially overnight. […]

North Texas Municipal Water District expresses thanks for legislation providing exemption to Federal Lacey Act

After passage in the House and Senate, the President signed legislation on Monday which provides NTMWD exemption to the Lacey Act for all aquatic invasive species WYLIE, TX (June 16, 2014) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District deeply appreciate the efforts of Congressmen Ralph Hall and Pete Sessions and Senator John Cornyn for […]

Rockwall County Democrats to welcome Land Commissioner candidate John Cook

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 16, 2014) Rockwall County Democrats will host a meeting with John Cook, Democratic Candidate for Land Commissioner Monday evening,  June 23rd,  at 7 PM,  Rockwall High School Cafeteria. Please join them in welcoming John Cook to Rockwall. Submitted by Judith Matherne, County chair, Rockwall Democratic Party.  To share your good news and events, email . […]

Pullen students donate proceeds from art auction to Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2014) Students in Julie Woodard’s sixth grade social studies class at Pullen Elementary ended the school year by raising more than $1,500 for the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County. The students created original works of art reflective of the people and cultures of our world. The artwork was on […]

Rockwall Women’s League presents check to Helping Hands Health Center

ROCKWALL, TX (June 11, 2014) Cathy Bedsole and Alison Fox recently presented a $13,500 check on behalf of Rockwall Women’s League to Melody Hail, Development Director for Rockwall County Helping Hands. The money is designated for uninsured children that are patients of the Health Center at Helping Hands. Bedsole is president of RWL and Fox […]

Friday Study Club installs officers; contributes to library

ROCKWALL, TX (June 10, 2014) The Friday Study Club recently met in the Rockwall County Library for its regular meeting and installation of the 2014-15 officers.  Club president June Frawley presided over the business portion of the meeting. Ruth Beck announced the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at The Harbor in August with Michael Manley, […]

Rockwall County Library news & events for June

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Rockwall County Library’s Adult Summer Reading program is more exciting than ever. The 2014 program, called Literary Elements, will offer an assortment of prizes. For the first time ever, participants will be able select the prize they are hoping to win. Prizes include a golf package for four, a tour […]

Free oil painting art demonstration Sunday

ROWLETT, TX (June 8, 2014) Artists Round Texas will welcome accomplished, award-winning oil painter Kyle Wood who will demonstrate his technique for oil painting on canvas. This FREE art demonstration will be 2 p.m. at Sunday, June 15 at Rowlett Community Center, presented by Artists Round Texas. Submitted by Laurieann Dygowski. To share your good […]