Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]

Rockwall ISD elementary campuses compete in Battle of the Books

Rockwall ISD elementary campuses compete in Battle of the Books

ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the 6th annual Battle of the Books competition at the 3rd and 4th grade level and 5th and 6th grade level. At the 3rd and 4th grade level, the Pullen Elementary team won the championship and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary team was the runner-up. At the 5th and […]

Update from Royse City Police Department regarding road rage incident involving gunfire on IH-30

Update from Royse City Police Department regarding road rage incident involving gunfire on IH-30

ROCKWALL,TX (March 7, 2022) On Sunday, March 6, 2022 around 1:30 PM, the Royse City Police Department received a report of two vehicles traveling on Westbound IH30 and the occupants were firing weapons at one another. The vehicles involved were a silver, Kia SUV with three male occupants and a burgundy, Dodge Challenger with a […]

Rockwall Police Department honors Wener Perez as Officer of the Year

Rockwall Police Department honors Wener Perez as Officer of the Year

ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Each year, the Rockwall Police Department honors its sworn and civilian employees for their outstanding service to the community and department. Even amid many workplace challenges in 2021, all of the men and women of the Rockwall Police Department maintained the highest levels of professionalism and commitment. However, several individuals […]

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall March 15

Mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Rockwall March 15

ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.   The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is March 15.  Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food […]

In memory of Zachary Wincent of Heath

In memory of Zachary Wincent of Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 7, 2022) Zachary Wincent, a Heath, TX resident, was given the gift of eternal life on January 24, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 23, 1988. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Marget Wincent of Heath TX, sister Zoe Hengst (Brett) of San Marcos TX, Cole Wincent […]

Meet Gaia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Gaia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2022 — Gaia is a young Pit Bull Terrier Mix who is great with dogs and cats! She is microchipped, spayed, and current on her vaccines. Read Gaia’s full story on our webpage at http://www.rockwallpets.com/adopt and send an email to info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted […]

6 North Central Texas resources for people with dementia and their family caregivers

6 North Central Texas resources for people with dementia and their family caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2022 — As a caregiver for someone with dementia, the challenges can often be overwhelming. If you live in North Central Texas, care for someone who has dementia, and are not paid to be a caregiver, you may qualify for support services at no cost to you or your loved […]

Rockwall County Democrats congratulate newly elected RCDP Chair Susie Stansel

Rockwall County Democrats congratulate newly elected RCDP Chair Susie Stansel

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2022 — Rockwall County Democratic Party members send their warmest congratulations to Susie Stansel for being elected as our Rockwall County Democratic Chair in the March 1st, 2022 Democratic Primary Election. RCDP member Betty Hernandez said the following, “Rockwall County Democrats could not choose a better leader to represent this […]

Rockwall-Heath Tennis to host tournament March 26

Rockwall-Heath Tennis to host tournament March 26

  HEATH, TX – March 4, 2022 — Rockwall-Heath High School Tennis will host a tennis tournament on Saturday, March 26, at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. The community is invited out for a fun day of social and competitive draws, yummy eats from food trucks, and a chance to win some fabulous prizes. A lucky winner will […]