Meet Cutie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 8, 2016) This sweet guy is named Cutie for a reason! Cutie will make someone’s perfect Valentine. He’s sweet, well mannered, and very cuddly. Cutie is crate trained and house trained and will sit for treats. Cutie has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. There’s never been a better time to […]

Residents receive tips on how to prevent Medicare fraud

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Advocate Mike Shipley presented residents with tips on how to prevent Medicare fraud during a special program held and sponsored by the First Christian Church Rockwall (3375 Ridge Rd.) on Wednesday, Feb. 3. With close to 54 million people enrolled in Medicare around the U.S., […]

Kelson Elam files for Heath City Council

(HEATH, TX – Feb. 5, 2016)  Kelson Elam, a Heath home owner for nearly 17 years, filed Wednesday to run for the Heath City Council, Place 5. Elam owns the software and computer network company, Genesta, located on Interstate 30.  He lives with his wife, Brenda, on Lake Ray Hubbard.  Elam came to Rockwall County […]

City of Rockwall hosts successful meeting with area neighborhood associations

The biannual gathering is an effort to increase communication and awareness among residents (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 5, 2016) Turnout was big for a recent meeting between the City of Rockwall and area Homeowner’s Association presidents. Attendees included both City leaders and residents representing 13 of the City’s HOAs. The informational gathering was considered productive, […]

Rockwall Police Chief addresses Open Carry gun law at Chamber breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs to speak on the new Open Carry gun law during the Chamber’s quarterly partnership breakfast meeting this morning at Saltgrass Steak House in Rockwall. As of January 1, 2016, concealed handgun licenses become carry licenses and with […]

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The third annual Gardening Tea Luncheon supporting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $40 (which will feed one senior for […]

Superhero on special mission visits Springer Elementary

Superhero on special mission visits Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL,TX- Feb. 4, 2016) Whether he’s fighting crime and battling the forces of evil as Batman, Superman, Iron Man or a police man, Damon Cole is a full-time super hero. The Fort Worth police officer dedicates his free time and personal savings to visiting young cancer patients across the country, going “virtually ANYWHERE to make a […]

Rockwall ISD rises to top at State Middle School Wrestling Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) Congratulations for a job well done by Rockwall ISD wrestlers who competed in the State Middle School Wrestling Tournament Jan. 29-30. Results: Williams Middle School James Strohmeyer- State Champion 200Ib Weight Class Zach Flowers- 2nd Place Zach Lilly- 3rd place Kaden Fleming- 4th place Noah Ferguson- 5th place Cody […]

Rockwall ISD, businesses and community ‘Rise Together’ to donate to Rowlett tornado relief efforts

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – Feb. 3, 2016) The Rockwall Independent School District, in collaboration with Rockwall Sports Center and several other businesses and organizations in Rockwall, helped raise nearly $30,000 in just three weeks to aid the City of Rowlett’s tornado relief efforts. Prior to the Rockwall-Rowlett high school basketball game Tuesday night, Rockwall ISD Superintendent […]