Rockwall police capture serial home burglary suspects

(Rockwall) September 7, 2012 –  On Thursday, September 6, at approximately 8:45 am, officers with the Rockwall Police Department arrested four people believed to be the suspects in a series of residential burglaries. Over the past two and a half weeks, multiple reports of weekday burglaries were received from residents of Rockwall.  In each of […]

Sailing scholarships give Helping Hands children opportunity to learn sport

Sailing scholarships give Helping Hands children opportunity to learn sport

September 7, 2012 – “Sailing is like heaven on earth,” said one of the 18 sailing students – all children of Helping Hands’ clients that received sailing scholarships from Rush Creek Junior Sailing Program. Since 2006, the yacht club have generously provided tuition-free sailing lessons for kids that normally would not have the opportunity to […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) September 12, 2012 – Congratulations to Ricky and Annette Bell at 1809 Fairway on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance […]

City teams with DAR for Constitution Week

(Rockwall) September 5, 2012 – Council proclaims Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 as Constitution Week Rockwall Mayor David Sweet joined with the Rock Wall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to celebrate Constitution Week in September. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started 57 years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. […]

Dodie the crawfish hangs with Hawks

Dodie the crawfish hangs with Hawks

(Heath) September 4, 2012 – Rockwall ISD has a new football fan, and she’s showing her support by giving away goodies to winners of the Scoreboard Dot Race, sponsored by Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor.  Meet Dodie the Crawfish at upcoming home games for both the Heath Hawks and the Rockwall Yellowjackets. The friendly […]

Rockwall’s Corporate Crossing to undergo reconstruction

September 3, 2012 – The City of Rockwall has scheduled Corporate Crossing (formerly a portion of FM-549) to be reconstructed between State Highway 276 and the Interstate 30 Service Road. The existing two-lane asphalt section of Corporate Crossing will be reconstructed to a four-lane divided concrete road with curb and gutter and an underground drainage […]

Incredible Bubble Show at Rockwall library

(Rockwall) September 2, 2012 – The Rockwall County Library has an event-filled calendar in September, including: The Incredible Bubble Show Family Night  7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25  The Incredible Bubble Show is a high energy soap bubble program for kids of all ages.  Soap Bubble Artist Linda Berman transforms children’s natural fascination with soap bubbles […]

Rockwall Chamber presents Rockin’ at The Harbor

(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 –  Step right up to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of The Harbor, North Texas’ premier dining, shopping and entertainment district on the picturesque shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce presents “Rockin’ at The Harbor,” a circus-themed evening of progressive pop-in parties and live music under […]

City of Rockwall news briefs

City remains in Stage2 water restrictions Twice-a-week watering restrictions will remain in effect for the City ofRockwalluntil further notice to achieve the goal of reducing water usage by 10 percent and help meet long-term water needs in this area. The Board of Directors of the city’s water supplier – the North Texas Municipal Water District […]

Volunteer tutors needed

(Rockwall) August 27, 2012 – Volunteers interested in helping adults obtain their GED certificates are needed to help in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies or Science classes 1-2 nights per week.  Classes are held at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane: Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.  Tutors choose […]