Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Roundup set for Nov. 6

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Roundup set for Nov. 6

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 23, 2021) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Roundup will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 in Historic Downtown Rockwall. Bring the family to celebrate our community’s western heritage and agricultural roots. There will be live music, delicious food, an area for the kiddos to practice their ropin’ skills, and […]

Local band Sons of Bocephus named Tribute Band of the Year

Local band Sons of Bocephus named Tribute Band of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2021) On Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Country Tonight Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, The Josie Music Awards held their 7th Annual Music Awards Show.  The JMA’s are the World’s Largest Independent music awards show, and they honor music from all genres and artists. Members of the Sons of Bocephus: America’s […]

Rockwall County Emergency Management partners with Royse City ISD and My Labs Direct to provide FREE COVID-19 testing

Rockwall County Emergency Management partners with Royse City ISD and My Labs Direct to provide FREE COVID-19 testing

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 22, 2021) Rockwall County Emergency Management has partnered with Royse City ISD and My Labs Direct to provide FREE COVID-19 testing for residents (no residency requirements). My Labs Direct files administration fees to the insurance company but there is NO COST to the patient. No one will be denied testing due to […]

Local cities celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Local cities celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 22, 2021) The cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, and Royse City joined cities across the nation in celebrating their rich diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. Above, President of Rockwall LULAC, Alma Ramirez, accepts the Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) from City of […]

Former Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt announces run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Former Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt announces run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2

ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2021 — Former Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt announced his intent to run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2, in front of over 200 supporters at a Labor Day barbecue and fundraiser at his home. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to serve,” he told the crowd which included […]

EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) to host training class, seeks volunteers

EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) to host training class, seeks volunteers

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) Want to help your community in times of need?  EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference and help their community in a times of need. CERT is an organization through FEMA to help train and organize communities at the […]

Rockwall resident ready to celebrate 105 years

Rockwall resident ready to celebrate 105 years

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) With National Centenarian’s Day set for Sept. 22, it’s only fitting that we celebrate the eldest residents of Rockwall County – like Mrs. Stella Tabola, who’s turning 105 on Sept. 23! Stella is a long term resident of Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. […]

The Rose Table releases first cookbook

The Rose Table releases first cookbook

Rockwall-based food blogger Katie-Rose Watson is one of the first content creators to be published by HP Custom Content. ROCKWALL, TX – September 20, 2021 — Texas foodie and creator of therosetable.com, Katie-Rose Watson, today announces the publication of her first cookbook. The Rose Table will be one of the first titles to be published by HP […]

City of Fate named 2021 Community Economic Development Award Winner

City of Fate named 2021 Community Economic Development Award Winner

FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2021) – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) has announced the recipients of its annual Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA). The City of Fate, Texas entry was the winner in the category of communities 5,001 to 15,000 in population. Winners were recognized at an awards luncheon held in their honor Monday, […]

City of Fate selected as finalist in 2021 Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program

City of Fate selected as finalist in 2021 Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program

FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2021) Finalists for the 2021 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin.  For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by the Texas Downtown Association (TDA), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns. Fate’s commitment to economic revitalization has been incrementally realized through the erection of The […]