Lyons Air & Heat in Rockwall announces $500 Christmas gift card giveaway for four families in need

Lyons Air & Heat in Rockwall announces $500 Christmas gift card giveaway for four families in need

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 – Lyons Air & Heat today announced a Christmas Gift Card Giveaway for four families in need. Owner Johnny Lyons said in a Facebook post, “2020 has brought many, many challenges to all of us. Lyons Air & Heat would like the opportunity to give back to our community. […]

‘A Rockwall Christmas Eve’: Outdoor Community Worship Service planned at stadium

‘A Rockwall Christmas Eve’: Outdoor Community Worship Service planned at stadium

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 – The community is invited to ‘A Rockwall Christmas Eve’ Community Worship Service beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, December 24 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Presented by First United Methodist Church Rockwall, the outdoor Christmas Eve service will allow for social distancing with plenty of room to spread out, while […]

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller announces her retirement

Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller announces her retirement

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — Longtime Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recently announced her retirement after nearly a decade of service to the community. Miller made the announcement in the following letter of resignation dated today, Dec. 1, 2020, to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: “It has been an honor and a great […]

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

Rider, public comments become basis for STAR Transit service expansions

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]

Rockwall High School Fishing Team cast off to strong start

Rockwall High School Fishing Team cast off to strong start

ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The Rockwall High School Fishing Team has started the season strong, coming out on top in their first two tournaments. The team finished in first place in the tourneys at Lake Tawakoni and at Richland Chambers. The two wins have the team currently sitting at the top of […]

‘Boost & Booties’ donations needed for Rockwall County seniors

‘Boost & Booties’ donations needed for Rockwall County seniors

Rockwall, TX – November 1, 2020 – The Senior Services Alliance of Rockwall, a network of Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce business professionals serving the local senior community, has once again teamed up with Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County this holiday season to bring area seniors Boost nutritional drinks and non-skid socks. […]

MILESTONE PUP-DATE: Introducing Millie, Patriot PAWS service dog

MILESTONE PUP-DATE: Introducing Millie, Patriot PAWS service dog

  ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 – Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS trains and provides service dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities. Through first-class training, these dogs are able to help restore physical and emotional independence. With over 235 top-trained dogs already placed, this nonprofit is […]

Rockwall High School Student Council, Robotics, AVID and PALS hosting food drive to benefit Helping Hands

Rockwall High School Student Council, Robotics, AVID and PALS hosting food drive to benefit Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — Rockwall High School Robotics is teaming up with RHS StuCo, AVID, and PALS to host a food drive  benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry. The community is invited to drop off items at the Robotics trailer in front of Rockwall High School from 8 to 8:40 […]

Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School unveils new Outdoor Learning Center

Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School unveils new Outdoor Learning Center

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — This fall, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School celebrated the official unveiling of its new Outdoor Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center creates all kinds of outdoor learning opportunities for students. With an outdoor classroom, kids can help seed, water, observe, record and harvest the garden beds […]