(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Robert Woodrow “Woody” Barnes passed away on Monday, September 5 at the age of 71 years old. He now is able to rest in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. His memorial will be held Friday, September 9 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Rockwall, Texas. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County Republican Women will welcome guest speaker Edward Retta at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Harry Myers Community Center. Edward Retta combines a lifetime of international experience, a bi-cultural childhood and a professional education to help people from different cultures achieve their goals and work together effectively. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Meet Jerzy! He is a one-and-a-half-year-old, 79 pound beautiful brindle boy! He is good with kids and other dogs. He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated and is heartworm negative. As part of the “Take Home Your MVP” September promotion, we’re participating in with Best Friends No More Homeless […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County 4-H recently presented members with top awards for 2016. From left to right, standing, are Todd Williams – Extension Agent; Melody Miller and Bryan Miller/not pictured – Distinguished Leader Award; Kaitlin Rothbauer – Gold Star Award; Kamryn Adams – Silver Star Award; Sam Kazlow – Gold Star […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Sixth grade students in Mrs. Perkins’ ELAR class at Springer Elementary School recently participated in an “I Am” project. It taught them how to brave enough to let their peers know who they really are and what they’re going through, all while promoting acceptance and appreciation for the unique qualities […]
As the Elections Administrator for Rockwall County I want to take this opportunity to provide some general information about the upcoming election. If you registered to vote through DPS, please verify that your registration has been processed and you are an active voter. Check here to see if you are registered and what precinct you […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 1, 2016) At their September 19 meeting, the Rockwall City Council will consider adoption of a balanced budget with a 3.1 cent decrease in the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 45.43 cents per $100 of valuation is a decrease from the 48.53 cents adopted in 2016. The Council held […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) From the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Rockwall County: As summer is coming to a close with kids in school in Texas, it is still critical to remember children will be spending more time in vehicles including siblings headed to daycare. Parents have lots of responsibilities as the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) The Ambassadors at Buffalo Creek will host their annual golf tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive. This tournament has consistently been a source of fun, camaraderie, and a key fundraiser for the critical assistance agency. New this year, there will […]