Celebration of Life: Services for Christine Horton Mooney of Rockwall

Celebration of Life: Services for Christine Horton Mooney of Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 14, 2020 – Christine Horton Mooney, 93, of Rockwall, TX, passed away on October 13, 2020. She was born to Oscar Horton and Bula Virgie (Tucker) Horton, on December 12, 1926, in Rockwall, Texas. Christine was faithful to 1st Baptist Church of Rockwall, and a resident of Rockwall for the entirety […]

Rest Haven welcomes Rockwall area veterans, spouses for free Veteran’s Day Breakfast on Nov. 5

Rest Haven welcomes Rockwall area veterans, spouses for free Veteran’s Day Breakfast on Nov. 5

UPDATE – Nov. 4, 2020 – Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Rest Haven’s Veteran’s Day Breakfast set for 9 a..m. Thursday, Nov. 5 is now a DRIVE BY. Veterans and their spouses are welcome to just drive in the Rest Haven parking lot and they will hand you a yummy breakfast box! They just ask that […]

Rockwall Chamber to host State of Education Partnership Luncheon Oct. 21

Rockwall Chamber to host State of Education Partnership Luncheon Oct. 21

ROCKWALL, TX – October 14, 2020 — Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce for their next Partnership Luncheon – State of Education featuring hosts Dr. John Villarreal, Superintendent for Rockwall ISD and Kevin Worthy, Superintendent for Royse City ISD. The partnership luncheon will be held at Hidden Creek Events Center in Heath (215 Chris […]

Rockwall Police Department hosting DEA Drug Take Back event Oct. 24

Rockwall Police Department hosting DEA Drug Take Back event Oct. 24

ROCKWALL, TX – October 14, 2020 — The Rockwall Police Department will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to bring any unused or unwanted prescription drugs to Rockwall PD’s Community Services office at 1113 Ridge Rd. They are […]

Rockwall resident creates safe space to support, connect and empower LGBTQ+ teens

Rockwall resident creates safe space to support, connect and empower LGBTQ+ teens

ROCKWALL, TX – October 14, 2020 — On Oct. 23, Rockwall resident Angel Poe will officially open the doors to her Hug It Out Dallas home offering a safe place for LGBTQ+ teens to learn, connect, build relationships and feel empowered to reach their true potential. Hug It Out Dallas (824 Exposition Ave Ste. 1 […]

Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County offers tips and tools for caregivers

Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County offers tips and tools for caregivers

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 13, 2020 – Meals on Wheels Senior Services offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, plus information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the caregivers […]

Letter to the Editor: Open Space and the future of Rockwall County

Letter to the Editor: Open Space and the future of Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 13, 2020) Rockwall County, the smallest county in Texas, is also the 10th most densely populated. Currently at just over 100,000 population, it is projected to reach 350,000 by 2040. In the next 20 years, residential and commercial development will turn most of undeveloped land into more pavement and roof tops, replacing much […]

YMCA Turkey Trots go virtual

YMCA Turkey Trots go virtual

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth will hold Virtual Turkey Trot races this Thanksgiving for the health & safety of North Texans DALLAS, TX – October 13, 2020 — Due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth […]

Rockwall High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Piper Sosa

Rockwall High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Piper Sosa

ROCKWALL, TX – October 13, 2020 — Piper Sosa is a senior member of Rockwall High School Varsity Cheer and a three-time NCA All-American nominee.  The friendships and memories she has made through cheer have been her favorite part of this great team.  She is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Peer Assisted […]

Rockwall High School announces Homecoming Court, ‘Reverse’ Parade on Wednesday

Rockwall High School announces Homecoming Court, ‘Reverse’ Parade on Wednesday

ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 13, 2020 – Rockwall High School Homecoming Week is underway, October 12-16.  The RHS Homecoming “Reverse” Parade will take place on Wednesday, October 14 on Yellowjacket Lane between Kyle Drive and Greencrest Drive. RHS clubs and organizations will be staged along Yellowjacket Lane between Kyle Drive and Greencrest Drive.  The parade […]