William “Bill” Joseph Flannery III passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, with his favorite person in the world by his side—his beloved wife of nearly 30 years, Sheila. Bill was 79 when he went to be with our Lord in Heaven. Bill was born in Garden City, New York, on October 6, 1940 to […]
The 2020 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Three-year terms up for election are Place 6, presently held by Leigh Plagens and Place 7, presently held by Stephanie Adams. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., […]
Early voting for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Election will be February 18 through February 28. See early voting locations below. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. See election day locations and hours, also below. For more information, visit rockwallvotes.com, which includes a link to the candidates listing for the 2020 […]
The Rockwall Fire Marshal’s Division, in conjunction with A Texas Advisory Council on Arson, or ATAC, is offering a reward of $2,000 or more for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the arson fire that destroyed a dwelling located in Rockwall. In the early morning hours of […]
The 3rd Annual Sparkle Ball benefiting the national, award-winning Dance Variations Dance Company will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at Summerfield at Tate Farms, 12992 S. FM 548 in Rockwall. The “Rhinestone Hoedown” will include live music, dinner, hay rides, silent auction, and more. Tickets and sponsorships are available at eventbrite Blue Ribbon […]
The YMCA will expand offerings by partnering with Royse City to offer select youth and adult sports (ROYSE CITY, TX) The Royse City Council approved a partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to operate all of Royse City’s youth sports. Starting in March 2020, youth baseball, softball and T-ball and adult kickball and flag […]
Smokey is an 11-year old chocolate lab, and he is an absolute gentleman! He is fond of kids, other dogs, and still has a little pep in his step! He enjoys food, walks, food, pets, food, playing, food, and sleeping – in that order! He still has so much love to give a special lucky […]
‘A Dance To Remember’ holiday party benefits Rainbow Room of Rockwall County Each December for the past 13 years, Margaret Kochan, owner of the A Dance To Remember Ballroom Dance Studio in Rockwall, invites her patrons to a complementary holiday party. Margaret provides the location, the food and the music, and in return she asks […]
Rockwall Summer Musicals will host its Tenth Anniversary Gala from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at Lakeshore Assisted Living & Memory Care, 5250 Medical Drive, Rockwall. Table sponsorships and tickets are still available for this evening of dining, drinking, and unforgettable live entertainment celebrating the Rockwall County arts organization. Guests will enjoy performances […]
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on the death of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the terrorist organization known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force: “The Trump administration was bold and resolute in taking out a designated terrorist personally responsible for the death of hundreds of American soldiers, sailors and marines. Qassem […]