Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to host Candidate Forum for March 1 Primary Election

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce to host Candidate Forum for March 1 Primary Election

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 19, 2022) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum for the contested races in the March 1, 2022 primary election as part of their advocacy efforts to inform businesses and the community about candidates in races that represent Rockwall County and the cities within. “The Rockwall Area Chamber, […]

Rockwall ISD Board Meeting Highlights: recognitions, new head football coach, May 7 general election and more

Rockwall ISD Board Meeting Highlights: recognitions, new head football coach, May 7 general election and more

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 19, 2022) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: For information on every agenda item presented, please view the Board meeting videos available at rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: Horacio Arenas […]

Rockwall triathletes take Polar Plunge into Lake Ray Hubbard today to benefit YMCA

Rockwall triathletes take Polar Plunge into Lake Ray Hubbard today to benefit YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 16, 2022) Members of the Rockwall Triathlon Club, a local group comprising more than 100 endurance athletes, gathered this morning at the Rockwall Harbor lighthouse to take a Polar Plunge into the chilly waters of Lake Ray Hubbard. With temperatures in the low 30s and a north wind, the “feels like temp” […]

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes: Valentine’s Breakfast planned for In-Sync Exotics

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes: Valentine’s Breakfast planned for In-Sync Exotics

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 16, 2022) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host a Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, featuring coffee, juice, fruit, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Afterward, guests are invited to take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. The suggested […]

Rockwall County Clerk earns prestigious 5-Star Exemplary Award

Rockwall County Clerk earns prestigious 5-Star Exemplary Award

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 12, 2022) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg was recently presented with the 2021 Five Star Exemplary Award from the Texas Department of State Health Services for excellence in the vital statistics registration process. The 5-Star award is the highest honor possible and acknowledges Vital Statistics partners who understand the importance of vital statistics […]

Royse City Chamber welcomes Rockwall 7ers pro basketball team to community with ribbon cutting

Royse City Chamber welcomes Rockwall 7ers pro basketball team to community with ribbon cutting

ROCKWALL, TX – January 10, 2022 — It’s official, Rockwall County – you have a professional basketball team! The Royse City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and press conference welcoming the Rockwall 7ers of The Basketball League to the county on Jan. 6. The Basketball League President David Magley, Rockwall 7ers Owner Sammie […]

Rockwall couple gives back to Meals on Wheels through Christmas lights display

Rockwall couple gives back to Meals on Wheels through Christmas lights display

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6 , 2022 — Throughout December, Rockwall couple Brenda and David Hughes strung up an estimated 40,000 Christmas lights at their home in The Shores – all for a great cause! At their lights display, the Hughes accepted donations of non-skid socks and blankets as well as monetary donations for Meals […]

City of Heath launches new emergency communication program: Heath SCAN (Safe Citizens Action Network)

City of Heath launches new emergency communication program: Heath SCAN (Safe Citizens Action Network)

LOOK FOR YOUR HEATH SCAN STICKER IN THIS MONTH’S UTILITY BILL AND PLACE IN YOUR HOME WHERE IT CAN EASILY BE ACCESSED IN AN EMERGENCY. If you receive your utility bill via email, you can drop by City Hall during normal business hours to get a Heath SCAN sticker. Or call Customer Service at 972-771-6228 […]

Iron Ranch brings $15 million luxury flex-office development for small business, car enthusiasts to Rockwall/Fate

Iron Ranch brings $15 million luxury flex-office development for small business, car enthusiasts to Rockwall/Fate

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 3, 2022) — Iron Ranch Development is bringing a $15 million luxury flex-office development for small business and car enthusiasts to a site on I-30 in Rockwall/Fate. Alan Ackerman said “the Flex-office automobile concept will be constructed on 8 acres formerly the Aries spa location on I-30 frontage road between Love’s truck […]

City of Heath honors staff: Asst. City Mgr. Kevin Lasher named Citywide Employee of the Year

City of Heath honors staff: Asst. City Mgr. Kevin Lasher named Citywide Employee of the Year

HEATH, TX (Dec. 29, 2021) Assistant City Manager Kevin Lasher was named 2021 Citywide Employee of the Year during the Annual Employee Awards and Christmas Luncheon held December 16 at Hidden Creek Special Events venue in Heath. “Every staff member did a remarkable job of once again adapting and pivoting to the ongoing challenges we faced […]