Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Rockwall County, TX (November 13, 2024) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous businesses that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a […]

Rockwall-Heath chapter of Young Men’s Service League honors veterans

Rockwall-Heath chapter of Young Men’s Service League honors veterans

Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The members of Young Men’s Service League Rockwall-Heath Chapter were honored to present military branch flags to 73 local veterans in recognition of their service to our country.  Flags were installed this past week at the homes of 28 Army, 18 Navy, 18 Air Force, and 9 Marine veterans. […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Monday, November 11, 2024

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Monday, November 11, 2024

Rockwall ISD National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the following students and student groups that were recognized by the Board of Trustees: • National Merit Semifinalists […]

Omega Hawkins recognized with key to the city and annual award in her honor

Omega Hawkins recognized with key to the city and annual award in her honor

The Key to the City is awarded to Omega Hawkins by Terrell Mayor, Rick Camona Terrell, Texas (November 12, 2024) — Longtime public transit advocate Omega Hawkins was honored with the Key to the City by Terrell Mayor Rick Camona, who proclaimed October 26 as “Omega Hawkins Day.” “A true champion of public transit, Omega’s […]

Mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit and more to those in need

Mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit and more to those in need

Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items to Rockwall this weekend! North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Dallas recently announced the addition of a second mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area beginning in November. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, the mobile […]

Message from the Rockwall Party Democratic Party: Our work, our hope, our future

Message from the Rockwall Party Democratic Party: Our work, our hope, our future

Rockwall, TX (November 8, 2024) — Following a challenging election, the Rockwall County Democratic Party is resilient and united again. We understand this is hard, and we feel the disappointment many of you feel. But remember: every vote is like a vital thread in the fabric of our democracy and our lives. Each vote strengthens our […]

Heath High School Student Council wins Pack the Pantry Food Drive for 14th consecutive year

Heath High School Student Council wins Pack the Pantry Food Drive for 14th consecutive year

Heath, TX (November 8, 2024) – A legacy of student-led service! For the 14th consecutive year, the Rockwall-Heath High School Student Council beat Rockwall High School in the annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive! Every Fall, the winner of the food drive is announced before the I-30 Classic Football Game kickoff. This drive benefits Rockwall […]

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

Back row left to right: Judge David Rakow and Judge Brett Hall. Front row left to right: Judge Stephani Woodward, Ashley Bellows, and Judge J. Brian Williams Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – On November 1, the Honorable Brett Hall, District Court Judge of the 382nd District Court, officially swore in Ashley Bellows as the […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – Meet Willow! This perfect-sized girl weighs 39 pounds and is 3-years old. She is all-around an amazing pup! Willow walks well on a leash and is good with dogs of all sizes and humans of all ages. She’s not aggressive with cats, but she gets fixated on them, so […]