Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2024) – The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents with primary custody of grandchildren under 18. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for daycare or summer camp, help with […]
Rockwall, TX (December 20, 2023) – Celebrating the Rockwall County sesquicentennial, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently buried a time capsule marking the occasion. Rockwall County was formed 150 years ago, in 1873, when a small portion of Collin County was set aside to become what is now the smallest county in the state. Acknowledging the […]
Heath, TX (December 19, 2023) – The City of Heath hosted a festive groundbreaking ceremony on December 13 for a plaza park at FM 740/FM 550/FM 549 in front of the Tom Thumb/Town Center. The Heath Economic Development/Municipal Benefits Corporation (HEDC/HMBC) purchased the parkland, which was formerly TxDOT right-of-way left over from the widening of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 12, 2023) Nearly two dozen pieces of local memorabilia will be placed inside a time capsule and buried in Rockwall County this Saturday, Dec. 16 – not to be opened again until the year 2048. “In 1873 the State of Texas recognized that our community was special, and passed legislation creating […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 11, 2023) On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 39 members of the Lakeshore Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol learned about space from Rockwall NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Max Corneau during their meeting at Harry Myers Park Community Center. The 28 cadets and 11 senior members studied satellites in all types of orbits around […]
Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2023) – Unapologetically Texan is how Will Rigdon describes his online radio station, True Texas Radio. “A lot of people who are not from Texas can be shocked by our culture,” says Wil. “But I would not trade Texas for anything.” Wil’s persona fits the station motto. What does Unapologetically Texan […]
TxDOT urges Texans to find a sober ride during the holidays AUSTIN – The holiday season gets its official start next week as many Texans gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner. But for the families of the 1,246 people killed last year in Texas by drunk drivers, holiday seasons will never be the same. Starting […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2023) – Rockwall Dance Academy is so excited for the upcoming performance of their seventh annual Nutcracker Ballet production in Rockwall! The show will be held December 16th at 11:00 and 4:00 located at the Rockwall Heath High School Performing Arts Center. Ticket sales begin November 20 and can be purchased […]
Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2023) – How do three local home bakers come together to win a Food Network competition? It is a sweet story! To appreciate the story, you have to venture back a few years. Amanda Walker of It’s a Cakewalk, a home-based bakery in Farmersville specializing in truly unique cake creations, was […]
Donations being accepted to fill commemorative capsule ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 17, 2023) As Rockwall County celebrates its 150th anniversary, a time capsule filled with donated memorabilia will be buried in the “connector section” between the Rockwall County Library and Rockwall County Courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 16. Community members are invited to a welcome introduction, […]