Meet Lulu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Lulu, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2020 – Meet Lulu! This tortie girl is a sassy, curious, outgoing, mischievous, friendly, and high-energy kitten! She is also a very sweet little girl who loves attention from anyone around her (as long as she’s done racing around the house, of course). Lulu is well-adjusted, social, and good with other animals. She […]

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels partner to provide Thanksgiving groceries to seniors in need

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels partner to provide Thanksgiving groceries to seniors in need

Community encouraged to donate food through Senior Giving Tree ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is seeking help to to provide Thanksgiving groceries to seniors in need in our community. The Y has partnered with Meals on Wheels Seniors Services of Rockwall County to identify elderly clients who might […]

Rockwall-Heath students earn spots in TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra

Rockwall-Heath students earn spots in TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – Students from Rockwall-Heath High School recently competed for the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra where 17 students from the Varsity Orchestra and one student from the JV Orchestra were selected for this prestigious group of student musicians. Of these, nine students are auditioning for one of the TMEA […]

Twenty Rockwall High students earn spot in TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra

Twenty Rockwall High students earn spot in TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 6, 2020) Students from Rockwall High School recently competed for the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra where 20 students earned a spot in this prestigious orchestra, which is more than any other school in Region 3. Congratulations to these students: 1st Violin Mia Vu, Rank #2 Carissa Heimer, Rank #9 Chase Crayne, […]

Drop off locations announced for Rockwall Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive

Drop off locations announced for Rockwall Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – Rockwall County Helping Hands has plans underway for its 2020 Christmas Toy Drive and Distribution. More than 1,000 local children are excepted to be served through this special program. The Toy Drive begins Friday, Nov. 20 and runs through the close of business on Monday, Dec. 7. Drop […]

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Grateful for good health? Give blood for others’ recovery ROCKWALL, Texas (November 6, 2020) – Thanksgiving might look different in 2020. The gatherings could be smaller, along with your turkey. But more than ever, it is time to be thankful for good health – especially in the midst of a pandemic. Whether we celebrate and […]

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — Meet Revi Shababo-Menasche, an Israeli native who serves up some of the best bagels you’ll ever eat at her shop at 316 South Goliad in Rockwall – The Bagel Lady. “I make all of my bagels in house, with no preservatives. They’re water-boiled, which makes them firm and […]

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — The Rockwall city council and Rockwall Police Department recognized Sergeant John “Marty” Arrowood with a lifesaving award during Monday night’s regular meeting. Sgt. Arrowood was presented the award for his heroic actions in saving a life on Aug. 29. “Marty represents what is outstanding about the Rockwall Police […]

Applications available for no cost meals through Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Office

Applications available for no cost meals through Rockwall ISD Child Nutrition Office

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2020) Rockwall ISD announced that no cost meals are available for students who are learning in person or virtually, younger siblings and other children in the community. Please continue to submit meal applications to qualify for grace period next school year, and other qualified programs. https://www.rockwallisd.com/childnutrition For more information on no […]