Shared from the family of Jerry Mack Packer ROCKWALL, TX (Aug 5, 2025) It is with deeply heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Mack Packer, 83, of McLendon-Chisholm, TX. Jerry passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at his home in Rockwall, surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, August 2, first responders from Rockwall County and the cities of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm, and Rowlett gathered at Pegasus Foods in Rockwall to conduct a joint hazardous materials response exercise. This year’s scenario was one of the most challenging we’ve designed: a disgruntled employee […]
Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2025) – Rockwall-Heath High School’s own Gennie Holcomb has been named the 2026 Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year, a prestigious honor recognizing her unwavering dedication, leadership, and impact in the classroom and beyond. Selected from a highly competitive field of 65 remarkable secondary educators across the region, Holcomb stood […]
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (August 1, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering […]
HEATH, TX (July 31, 2025) – The city of Heath’s new outdoor warning siren system is now being installed and tested. The system is comprised of two sirens that are strategically placed throughout the city. The new sirens will be tested during the next two weeks for :45-second “growl” periods. If you hear the sirens, […]
Rockwall, TX (July 28, 2025) – Suki is a 1-year old smarty-pants who is house-trained, crate-trained, fantastic on a leash, and knows how to “sit.” She is still definitely puppy playful and absolutely loves her cuddles! She is full of confidence and doesn’t know a stranger. She can be a bit overzealous when meeting new […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2025) — Join Soroptimist International of Rockwall for a glamorous evening featuring casino-style fun at their 6th annual Black & White Casino Night fundraiser, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the beautiful Boyd Farm in Lavon, Texas. This highly anticipated fundraising event promises […]
Heath, TX (July 27, 2025) – The City of Heath and City of Rockwall have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that includes an immediate increase in water availability from 6 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) to 6.5 MGD. The increase will be tested for viability through August 31 and, if sustainable, will become a […]
Including Freebirds Rockwall, 1067 E Interstate 30 Suite 101, Rockwall, TX 75087 ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2025)– Freebirds World Burrito is calling on the community to come together for Texas through a special event, Burritos With a Purpose, aimed at helping those impacted by the recent flooding in Kerr County. On Friday, July 25, all burrito profits from all […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 24, 2025) On Wednesday, July 22, 2025, a Rockwall County jury convicted Rockwall resident, Michael Joe Ray, 47, of the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine in an amount of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. The jury sentenced Ray to Seventeen (17) years and 1 day in prison with the […]