Rockwall Chamber celebrates Skate the Lake, Rockwall On Ice

Rockwall Chamber celebrates Skate the Lake, Rockwall On Ice

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 8, 2022) Visit Rockwall in partnership with the City of Rockwall and Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, and Presenting Sponsor Clay Cooley Hyundai of Rockwall, presents Skate the Lake, Rockwall on Ice at the Harbor fountain area this holiday season! Skate the Lake, an outdoor real ice-skating rink opened on Dec. 2 […]

Live Nativity in Heath celebrates First Christmas

Live Nativity in Heath celebrates First Christmas

HEATH, TX (Dec. 1, 2022)—Local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are hosting “Finding Peace in Christ: A Live Nativity” on December 9th and 10th, from 6-9 pm, at 6819 South FM 549 in Heath. The event features a nativity reenactment with live animals, an international crèche display, live music, and […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates 30 years in Kaufman and Rockwall counties

Lone Star CASA celebrates 30 years in Kaufman and Rockwall counties

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 8, 2022) Lone Star CASA celebrated its 30-year-anniversary last week at the Big Sky Event Hall in Royse City, TX. Former and current volunteers and supporters from all over the area came to celebrate the anniversary. Throughout their 30 years in operation, they have advocated for over 1250 children and families […]

Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Johannesen announces bid for Mayor

Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Johannesen announces bid for Mayor

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) Current Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem Trace Johannesen announces he will run for Mayor this coming spring. This will be his final term on City Council. “It has been an honor these past three terms to serve on City Council. I’m proud to live in such a wonderful city as Rockwall. […]

Operation Veterans Angels to donate holiday food boxes

Operation Veterans Angels to donate holiday food boxes

Benefitting Military, Veterans and First Responder Families FATE, TX (Dec. 7, 2022) –  The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 of Greater North Dallas (DAV) is pleased to present Operation Veterans Angels, their first annual holiday food box distribution event.  In a joint effort by local veteran and patriot organizations, the DAV and their Event Partners […]

Life lessons by Erin Kincaid: Muddling through somehow

Life lessons by Erin Kincaid: Muddling through somehow

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) I have always wondered at the line, “…we have to muddle through somehow…” tucked so melodically into the timeless classic, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. How did such tragic prose find its way into one of our most beloved holiday carols? Then, a dear friend of mine sent out […]

Free, community drive-in event to feature Home Alone

Free, community drive-in event to feature Home Alone

FREE tickets available at helmshope.org/drivein (while supplies last and must be reserved ahead) ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) The community is invited to Helms Hope’s 3rd annual Drive-In at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 in the Lakepointe Church parking lot. The movie Home Alone will played on a 60′ tall screen; there will be a […]

Rockwall-Heath High School a cappella choirs take top honors at contest

Rockwall-Heath High School a cappella choirs take top honors at contest

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 6, 2022) Rockwall-Heath High School a cappella choirs did an outstanding job this past weekend at the Acatex A Cappella contest. Beyond earned 4th place at the semifinals and advanced to the finals. Infiniti earned first place, Best Choreography and Best Vocal Performance at the semifinals and advanced to finals where they […]

UPDATE: Judges crown three winners in Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office beard contest

UPDATE: Judges crown three winners in Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office beard contest

Sheriff’s Office raises over $1600 in the fight against cancer ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 30, 2022) They have until midnight tonight to remove their beards before returning to duty, but for now several deputies and detention officers at the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office are sporting award-winning facial hair for a good cause! Three of the […]

Rockwall student’s art chosen to represent District 33 on Christmas tree at Texas Capitol

Rockwall student’s art chosen to represent District 33 on Christmas tree at Texas Capitol

AUSTIN, TX (Nov. 30, 2022) – Each Christmas, House Members are invited to select a constituent to imagine and create a visual representation of what makes their Texas House District special in the form of a Christmas tree ornament. This year, State Representative Justin Holland is pleased to announce Rockwall High School junior, Abigail Y […]