Rockwall-Heath graduate stars in prequel to hit series Yellowstone

Rockwall-Heath graduate stars in prequel to hit series Yellowstone

Western drama series Y: 1883 premieres Dec. 19th on Paramount+   ROCKWALL, TX – December 17, 2021 — Cozy up on the couch, grab some popcorn and tune in to Paramount+ on Sunday, Dec. 19th to see former Rockwall-Heath High School graduate Stephen Austin Long in the premiere of Y: 1883 – the prequel to […]

King of the Ring: Local actor stars in megahit boxing film ‘The Devil’s Ring’

King of the Ring: Local actor stars in megahit boxing film ‘The Devil’s Ring’

ROCKWALL, TX – December 16, 2021 — Action-packed scenes, lovable characters, lots of witty one-liners and a local actor starring as a macho Italian boxing champion? You can expect all of that and more in the recently released boxing gangster drama The Devil’s Ring, which features local actor Michael Williams of Rowlett. The Devil’s Ring […]

STAY IN THE LIGHT: Rockwall family shares Christmas spirit through holiday display, gives back in memory of son

STAY IN THE LIGHT: Rockwall family shares Christmas spirit through holiday display, gives back in memory of son

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2021) Brenda and David Hughes have spent countless hours stringing an estimated 40,000 Christmas lights outside their home at 1655 Plummer Drive in The Shores.  They welcome the community to drive by to enjoy the festive holiday display, which features over 5,000 lights alone on the roof, and 10,000 lights on […]

Sapphire Bay Update: Rowlett City Manager provides latest on timeline and what’s included in crystal lagoon project

Sapphire Bay Update: Rowlett City Manager provides latest on timeline and what’s included in crystal lagoon project

ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 30, 2021) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business community for an update on Sapphire Bay during a breakfast event at Springhill Suites by Marriot on Nov. 3. Funderburk and Rowlett’s Acting Director of Economic Development Libbey Tucker provided guests with a presentation on the crystal lagoon project and other […]

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

Rockwall County’s Property Fraud Alert Service is focus of YMCA’s next Lunch & Learn event

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg will present valuable information about Rockwall County’s new Property Fraud Alert Service during a free Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall. All community members are welcome and lunch will […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]

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 […]

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 […]

Joy Full: Seniors in need to enjoy Thanksgiving feast thanks to Rockwall YMCA members

Joy Full: Seniors in need to enjoy Thanksgiving feast thanks to Rockwall YMCA members

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Yesterday, several senior clients of Meals on Wheels were delighted to receive Thanksgiving turkeys and all the ingredients needed to prepare delicious side dishes, thanks to food donations collected by members of the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. As part of the their annual community food drive, the YMCA reached […]

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 […]