Crawfish Fest brings families and friends together at Dodie’s on the Rockwall Harbor. Rockwall, Texas (March 22, 2023) – Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest, a fan-favorite event, is back for its 11th year of mudbugs, music and merriment. The annual event, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs, brings hundreds in support […]
Rockwall, TX (March 19, 2023) – Saundra Gail Cullins Holland, [59], of Rockwall, Texas passed away March 17, 2023. She succumbed to small cell cancer and end-stage chronic kidney disease which she had been battling since September of 2022. Saundra was a Christian and believer of Jesus Christ. She had tremendous faith and trust in […]
Rockwall, Texas (March 16, 2023) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale back to the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse for the 70th year on March 29-April 1. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area youth in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2023) – Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA had a successful Y Day of Giving on Tuesday March 7 with close to $10,000 raised between 39 donors on just this one day! With 70% of the goal achieved, the Rockwall YMCA is nearing their target but still needs your help for the continuation […]
ROCKWALL, Texas, March 15, 2023 – The JER Chilton YMCA embarked on their annual Safety Around Water (SAW) program in partnership with Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy (PTAA). Working with the Greenville campus, over 600 children are learning to save themselves should they experience an accident or water emergency. Strengthening communities through a wide […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 9, 2023) Multiple deputy registrars will be on hand at Chamberlanin Crossing Clubhouse, 160 Chamberlain Drive in Fate, to get folks registered to vote, or update your address if you were previously registered outside of Rockwall County in Texas. Qualifications You Must Have: • Register to vote in the county in which […]
FATE, TX (March 7, 2023) John Brandt, resident of Fate, proudly announces his re-election campaign for Fate City Council, Place 2. John Brandt, your current City Councilman and Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Place 2, pledges to continue to represent all residents of the City of Fate as he seeks re-election. John takes all feedback and concerns […]
HEATH, TX (March 6, 2023) Jay Ayers has joined the City of Heath as Director of Finance, bringing with him extensive experience in municipal government that includes serving the City of Terrell for 17 years. “We are very fortunate to welcome a professional of Jay’s caliber to our Executive Team,” said City Manager Aretha Adams. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 3, 2023) It’s getting on towards March and I feel myself coming back to life. I become slumpy in the second month of the year. Projects set aside for winter months are drudgery in February. Photo albums are stacked in the guest room, archival boxes stacked alongside, waiting for me. I am more […]
ROCKWALL, Texas (May 3, 2023) – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) hosted its annual Executive Appreciation Event on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. REDC hosted c-suite executives from Rockwall’s primary employers, along with City staff, City Council, and ambassadors of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce. The networking event allowed local primary […]