Meet Bagheera, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 27, 2016) Bagheera is a happy and friendly guy who is short and stout. He loves everyone and can’t wait to find his forever family! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is a donation of $150. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn more about this adorable Staffie […]

Rockwall sets new utility and solid waste collection rates

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 27, 2016) Effective January 1, 2017, the residential water and wastewater rates will increase by 10% in the City of Rockwall. The rate reflects the increases in the cost of treated water the City purchases from its supplier, the North Texas Municipal Water District. The NTMWD also operates wastewater treatment facilities […]

Ratcliffe named most conservative Texas legislator in Congress

Ratcliffe named most conservative Texas legislator in Congress

(ROCKWALL, TX  – Dec. 26, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) was ranked this week as the most conservative Texas legislator in the United States Congress by Heritage Action for America. Each member of Congress in both the U.S. House and Senate was ranked according to their voting record, co-sponsorships and other legislative activity. In addition […]

Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive brings Christmas to hundreds of local children in need

Rockwall Helping Hands Toy Drive brings Christmas to hundreds of local children in need

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 26, 2016) Rockwall residents and businesses portrayed what the holiday season is all about by providing hundreds of local children with toys for Christmas via the Rockwall County Helping Hands 40th Annual Toy Drive. On Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building, Helping Hands volunteers welcomed families in need […]

Rockwall Kiwanis announces winner of Angel League Playhouse

Rockwall Kiwanis announces winner of Angel League Playhouse

(ROCKWALL, TX—Dec. 21, 2016) Christmas came early this year for Yvonne and Ray Kelly of Rowlett, the winners of the Rockwall Kiwanis Angel League Playhouse raffle. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt had the honor of drawing the raffle ticket winner at the Kiwanis Club’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. The Kellys […]

Official name, principal chosen for Elementary14

Official name, principal chosen for Elementary14

(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 21, 2016) On Monday, Dec. 19, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name the 14th elementary school in the district Linda Lyon Elementary School.  Mrs. Lyon taught for 37 years with 31 of those years in Rockwall ISD. “As a board member who grew […]

Meet Ava, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Ava, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2016) Here’s Ava! Ava is a sweet, wiggly and a bit shy 1.5-year-old lady looking for a forever home. Her breed is a mix of many but our best guess is a mix of some kind of hound and terrier. Ava is very playful and loves tennis balls and toys. She weighs 22 lbs […]

A Flourishing Future

A Flourishing Future

Market demands of millennial generation will influence Rockwall’s dining, shopping and entertainment experience (ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 19, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation was created 20 years ago with the strategic mission of broadening and diversifying the Rockwall tax base and creating jobs within the City of Rockwall. Since its creation, REDC has fueled […]