Save your landscape for better days

UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  A conference on water solutions ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 3, 2014) On Saturday August 9 from 10 – 1 pm the Rockwall County Master […]

Rockwall area residents can now text 9-1-1

“9-1-1, What’s your emergency?” Thanks to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional 9-1-1 Program and software developed by Verizon Wireless, Rockwall residents can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency situation. National Emergency Number Association President Christy Williams held an informational meeting at the courthouse Monday to explain the new service to residents and demonstrate […]

Business sponsors sought for conference on water solutions

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 1, 2014) The Rockwall County Extension Leadership Advisory Board, along with the Rockwall County Extension Master Gardeners will host Save Your Landscape for Better Days – a conference on water solutions.  The conference will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday August 9 at  Liberty Hall at the Rockwall County Courthouse, […]

Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today

Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today

ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2014) Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. The new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulation is designed to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. It […]

Woodcreek hosts Family Pool Party with pet adoptions

FATE, TX (June 26, 2014) Woodcreek Homeowners Association hosted its first Family Pool Party of the season last Saturday with Rockwall Animal Adoptions. The Woodcreek community, located at 100 Woodcreek Blvd. in Fate, experienced a great turnout out with at least one dog adopted to a new home during the event. Families enjoyed games, prizes, […]

Rockwall Kiwanis Club makes a difference

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 26, 2014) The Kiwanis Club is an international group dedicated to serving children. The local Rockwall County Kiwanis Club may be a smaller sized club, but they are making a large impact on the local children. Currently, their biggest project is “Food for Kids”. Started just over one year ago, the […]

Record breaking Summer attendance at Rockwall Boys and Girls Club

ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (June 26, 2014) When looking back to two years ago, the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County provided limited programs to less than 100 youth per day during the summer. Fast forward to this summer and a record breaking 400 plus youth are registered. The Club is now even averaging 240 to […]

Open Space Alliance promotes conservation of Rockwall County’s natural resources

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 25, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growingDallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]

Hawaiian Falls seeks nominations for Summer Blessings

Hawaiian Falls seeks nominations for Summer Blessings

HAWAIIAN FALLS (June 24, 2014) Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this summer. Nominate humble heroes who always put others’ needs before their own. Maybe it’s a coach or teacher or someone who has had a rough time lately and just needs their spirits lifted. Hawaiian […]

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