Rockwall Economic Development Corporation welcomes new members to Board of Directors

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation welcomes new members to Board of Directors

ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) welcomes Rockwall residents Kayne Pierce and Darren Shue to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. Pierce was appointed by City Council in December to replace Rick Carroll, whose term expired in December 2021. Shue was appointed in February to fill an […]

April is ‘Second Chance Month’ for One Man’s Treasure

April is ‘Second Chance Month’ for One Man’s Treasure

Host your own drive to help empower men recently released from prison ROCKWALL, TX (March 10, 2022) Throughout April, One Man’s Treasure will host a clothing drive as part of their mission to empower men recently released from prison by providing them with clothing and opportunities for networking. “Our goal has been and will always […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor William Leahy

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor William Leahy

ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2022 — The Rockwall Rotary recognized its Student of Honor from Cain Middle School, William Dane Leahy. William’s mother Kathleen and his grandmother were in attendance during his special day at the Rotary noon meeting, as Cain Principal Derrice Randle read out praises for William from his teachers. Congrats to […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: One More Frost

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: One More Frost

ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2022 — Early March and I know better than to begin planting flowers. There will be another freeze yet. Still, sunshine and 77 degrees and my gardener’s brain spins and whirls with visions of which new beauties will go into the garden this year. Yesterday, I could not resist a […]

Rockwall Police Department recognizes Civilian Professional of the Year

Rockwall Police Department recognizes Civilian Professional of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2022) The Civilian Professional of the Year Award is given to a civilian employee for distinguished service to the police department. Kayla Sorensen started at the Rockwall Police Department in August 2020 as a Communications Specialist in our Communications Center. A Communications Specialist answers 911 calls, non-emergency calls, and dispatches officers […]

Bandidos Yanquis Pictures of Rockwall is selling t-shirts to benefit refugees from Ukraine

Bandidos Yanquis Pictures of Rockwall is selling t-shirts to benefit refugees from Ukraine

ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2022) “I need ammunition, not a ride.” President Zelenskyy of Ukraine won the hearts of many with a simple answer to the United States’ offer to evacuate him. The strength and resolve he and the Ukrainian citizens have shown has inspired those around the world. Bandidos Yanquis Pictures in Rockwall, TX […]

Rockwall Art League to welcome Katherine Martinez, Demo Artist of the Month

Rockwall Art League to welcome Katherine Martinez, Demo Artist of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (March 8, 2022) Meet award-winning artist, Katherine Martinez, and enjoy an evening of inspiration at the upcoming March Rockwall Art League Meeting. The event features a live demonstration of the artist’s oil pastel techniques and will take place on from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 […]

Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]

Rockwall ISD elementary campuses compete in Battle of the Books

Rockwall ISD elementary campuses compete in Battle of the Books

ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the 6th annual Battle of the Books competition at the 3rd and 4th grade level and 5th and 6th grade level. At the 3rd and 4th grade level, the Pullen Elementary team won the championship and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary team was the runner-up. At the 5th and […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall March 15

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall March 15

ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.   The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is March 15.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]