Rockwall Music Teachers Association announces Glynda King Scholarship winners

Rockwall Music Teachers Association announces Glynda King Scholarship winners

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 2, 2022) The Rockwall Music Teachers Association recently announced the recipients of its newly established Glynda King Piano Leadership and Service Scholarship. The scholarship , which was open to the entire community, was created in honor of Glynda King – a beloved piano teacher, friend, community pianist and RMTA member, who passed […]

Ed Fowler named interim Chief of Rockwall Police Department

Ed Fowler named interim Chief of Rockwall Police Department

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) Rockwall City Manager Mary Smith has named Edward Fowler as interim Chief of the Rockwall Police Department. Former Police Chief Max Geron recently retired from the position. Chief Fowler began his law enforcement career with the Rockwall PD in 1990, serving in a number of leadership roles over the years, […]

Key changes for Rockwall on North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors

Key changes for Rockwall on North Texas Municipal Water District Board of Directors

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) With all the emphasis on water these days, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has come into prominence of late. Specifically of note, there have been some key changes with the City of Rockwall’s representatives on the NTMWD Board of Directors. After nearly three decades, one representative has retired […]

Meals on Wheels, Rest Haven to host FREE Rockwall Cares 10th Annual Caregiver Conference

Meals on Wheels, Rest Haven to host FREE Rockwall Cares 10th Annual Caregiver Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park will present, “Caring for the Caregiver,” the Rockwall Cares 10th Annual Caregiver Conference, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Reflections at Rest Haven, 500 State Highway 66 East in Rockwall. […]

Discounts to help you save big at the State Fair of Texas this year

Discounts to help you save big at the State Fair of Texas this year

DALLAS, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) There are endless ways for you to save throughout the run of the 2022 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SEASON PASS. Seeing and experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More on the Texas electrical grid

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: More on the Texas electrical grid

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) Last weeks article about the electrical power grid in Texas caused some interesting comments from some of the readers: “Texas is running a huge surplus in sales tax and taxes on oil income. The State can d___ well afford to fix the grid. The current plan is to pass the […]

Meet Rosie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Rosie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) Fear of being alone? Never again if you adopt sweet Rosie! She is a petite lady at 8 pounds, looking for her lifetime companion. She is a thoughtful, quiet, and well-mannered eight-year old Chi. Rosie is looking for a “work from home” or retired individual to keep her company during […]

Women in Need gears up for Fall, North Texas Giving Day and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Women in Need gears up for Fall, North Texas Giving Day and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

GREENVILLE, TX, AUGUST 1, 2020 – Women In Need (WIN) is busy preparing for an action-packed, fun-filled fall season beginning in August as students return to school. WIN Executive Director, Alan Heath, stated, “As we anticipate the beginning of a new school year, Women In Need is busier than ever planning some great events, providing […]

Community members sworn in as volunteers with Lone Star CASA

Community members sworn in as volunteers with Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (July 26, 2022) – On July 15 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, The Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in four new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals is back with 2nd show of 10th anniversary season

Rockwall Summer Musicals is back with 2nd show of 10th anniversary season

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2022) Back in 2011, Rockwall Summer Musicals launched into the Rockwall County arts scene with their productions of The Sound of Music and Oklahoma! In honor of this tenth anniversary, they will once again present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical The Sound of Music directed by Barbara Doudt. Barbara is a founding member […]