Rockwall area home builder installed as Dallas Builders Association’s 77th President

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 12, 2019) Rockwall area home builder Justin Webb, CGB, CGP, CMP, GMB, of Altura Homes was recently installed as the president of the Dallas Builders Association during the 75th Anniversary Celebration at Eddie Deen’s Ranch in Dallas. The Celebration and Installation of Leadership was presented in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty. Matt […]

Caped crusaders to race for Lone Star CASA

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 12, 2019) Put on your running shoes and capes and join the fun as Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) hosts its 11th Annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in its new location at Rockwall City Hall, 385 S. Goliad Street. Participation […]

‘Shorthorn Lassie Queen’ hails from Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 11, 2019) Makenzie Laughery  of Rockwall, the 2019-20 Texas Shorthorn Lassie Queen was in attendance at the Region 4: South Central Regional Shorthorn Show of the American Shorthorn Association in September during the 2019 Tri-State Fair in Amarillo. She, along with Texas Shorthorn Lassie Princess Harley Shelton of Lubbock, lead in […]

Meals on Wheels collaborates with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall

Meals on Wheels collaborates with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 10, 2019) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County provides 65,000 nourishing meals to congregate sites, homebound seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to prepare meals for themselves to help maintain their quality of life and independence. The need for MOWSS is only going to increase as the aging […]

FUMC Heath to host free Family Fall Festival Oct 26

(HEATH, TX – Oct. 10, 2019) The community is welcome as the First United Methodist Church Heath, located at 140 Smirl Drive, hosts a free Family Fall Festival from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.  Festivities will include a hay ride, petting zoo, face painting, bounce house, games, balloon animals, and of course- food […]

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Thanksgiveaway will Benefit 18 North Texas Families

(ROCKWALL, TX — October 10, 2019) In the spirit of the season, Soulman’s is giving away 18 Thanksgiving family meals to deserving North Texans. Each meal in the Fourth Annual Thanksgiveaway includes a bone-in hickory-smoked turkey, cornbread dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, dinner rolls and cranberry sauce. Nomination forms will be available online […]

Meet Mickey, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Mickey is around 3-4 years old, 15 lbs, and he’s a total love bug! He follows his foster mom and dad around and sleeps snuggled up close to them.  He is great with other dogs and great in his kennel. Mickey has a trick, too! He loves to jump up […]

What’s Cookin’ in Rockwall?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) The community is invited to celebrate One Man’s Treasure’s 2nd Annual Rockwall event, “What’s Cookin’ in Rockwall? Warm Winter Wraps” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Inwood National Bank. Bring a new or gently used man’s coat or pair of shoes for donation and be entered to […]

Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath Marching Bands Earn First Division Rating

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) The Rockwall High School and Rockwall Heath High School marching bands recently competed at the Mesquite Marching Festival where they competed with 25 area bands. Both bands earned a first division rating. Rockwall-Heath finished fifth overall and Rockwall finished second overall. Rockwall also won Outstanding 6A Colorguard, Outstanding 6A Music […]