County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2021) Susie Stansel has been interested in public service since she was young, and she got an early start in government while following the footsteps of her Democratic family. Now, she is the newly elected chairwoman of the Rockwall County Democratic Party, which took place November 17 by the County Executive […]

Making Spirits Bright: Community gives back at 12th Annual Festival of Trees event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands

Making Spirits Bright: Community gives back at 12th Annual Festival of Trees event benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — All was merry and bright at this year’s Festival of Trees Gala as the community celebrated Rockwall County Helping Hands amongst beautifully decorated Christmas trees and a candlelight dinner at the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront.   The 12th annual event and the biggest fundraiser of the year […]

Ace in the Hole: Rockwall resident wins truck on hole-in-one at Patriot PAWS Annual Golf Tournament

Ace in the Hole: Rockwall resident wins truck on hole-in-one at Patriot PAWS Annual Golf Tournament

  ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — Local resident Preston Wells almost didn’t take what would end up being the luckiest golf shot of his life. Preston, his dad Dennis, and his friend George Beasley made up one of the golfing teams at the Patriot PAWS Annual Golf Tournament held in September at the […]

Seven community members sworn in as CASA volunteers with Lone Star CASA

Seven community members sworn in as CASA volunteers with Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2021)  Last Friday afternoon at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]

Rockwall County Newcomers welcome Hawaiian dancers, plan Christmas luncheon with Victorian carolers

Rockwall County Newcomers welcome Hawaiian dancers, plan Christmas luncheon with Victorian carolers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends welcomed Kahula Voyage to their November 11 luncheon. The Hawaiian dancers demonstrated native dances and shared their culture with the group. Visit  for more information. Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Christmas Luncheon with Victorian carol singers will be held Thursday, December 9 at Occasions at […]

Alzheimer’s Association names Rockwall’s Saralyn Hanford as annual gala chair

Alzheimer’s Association names Rockwall’s Saralyn Hanford as annual gala chair

Dallas, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) — Saralyn Hanford has accepted the invitation as Chair of the third annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the prestigious Verona Villa located in Frisco, TX. This year’s […]

Coming to life: Update on Rockwall’s Discovery Statue

Coming to life: Update on Rockwall’s Discovery Statue

Rockwall, Texas – November 22, 2021 – Have you been wondering about the status of the statue commemorating the discovery of the rock wall for which our city was named? Since the last update, there have been a lot of efforts behind the scenes, including computer digitizing and prep work at the foundry. Now the […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates Rockwall County Adoption Day

Lone Star CASA celebrates Rockwall County Adoption Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2021) – November is National Adoption Month, and Lone Star CASA is celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption on Nov. 10 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. “As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care, we […]

Royse City student Kaitlynn Hughes recognized as Ford Leadership Scholar

Royse City student Kaitlynn Hughes recognized as Ford Leadership Scholar

Hughes one of 10 Texas FFA Association students chosen to kick off year-long community service projects ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 22, 2021)  Members of the Texas FFA Association’s Ford Leadership Scholars Program are beginning their community service projects and apprentices for the school year, including Kaitlynn Hughes of Royse City. Through the Texas FFA Foundation […]