Senior Spotlight: Joseph Schaefer, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Joseph Schaefer, Rockwall High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2020) Joseph Schaefer, senior at Rockwall High School, will be attending Wesleyan University in Connecticut pursuing a degree in Economics while playing middle linebacker for the Cardinals Football Team.  Wesleyan University was recently named one of the most difficult colleges to get into in a recent report from CBS News.  […]

Senior Spotlight: Macey Adley, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Macey Adley, Rockwall-Heath High School

    Macey Adley attends Rockwall-Heath High School where she has served as a Class Officer for the last 3 years.  Macey is a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Best Buddies and National Charity League. This year Macey started the Give-a-Bear Club at RHHS.  The organization distributes stuffed animals to […]

Rockwall County PPE Donation Drive underway

Rockwall County PPE Donation Drive underway

Can you help support our local heroes?  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 3, 2020) A PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) drive for first responders and hospital personnel in Rockwall County. The following items are in demand: • N95 masks • Elastic bands for sewing homemade masks • Surgical masks • Surgical gloves • Isolation gowns • […]

Senior Spotlight: Timothy Erbert, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Timothy Erbert, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 2, 2020) Timothy Erbert is Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He is  incredibly talented with digital graphics, animation and a has serving heart. Timothy is member of  the National Honor Society and will be going to Texas A&M to persue Engineering in Computer Science. Submitted by Patty Erbert.  Help us shine the […]

Rockwall Women’s League charity ball goes virtual April 3-5

Rockwall Women’s League charity ball goes virtual April 3-5

With COVID-19 putting communities on lockdown through social distancing, several local nonprofits are proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way. And that way is virtual. On March 21, Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast hosted a virtual Blue Star Gala fundraiser event, and saw a great number of participants tune in to show […]

Rockwall Parks & Rec removes equipment from city facilities to help limit social distancing violations

Rockwall Parks & Rec removes equipment from city facilities to help limit social distancing violations

  (ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2020) Out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 situation, the City of Rockwall and the Parks & Recreation Department is removing all swings on playgrounds, so there is only one swing per bay at all city facilities to eliminate social distancing violations. They are also adding […]

Stressed? Anxious? COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line available

Stressed? Anxious? COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line available

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency. It is normal to experience stress, anxiety, grief and worry during and after crisis. If you or someone you […]

Rockwall County municipal elections postponed to Nov. 3

Rockwall County municipal elections postponed to Nov. 3

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the following municipalities have postponed their May 2, 2020 elections: Rockwall ISD Royse City ISD City of McLendon-Chisholm City of Rowlett, Texas City of Fate (The cities of Heath & Rockwall did not have an election scheduled.) In […]