‘Dream Team’ of prosecutors and staff honored with Lone Star Prosecutor Award

(ROCKWALL COOUNTY, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) The team of investigators, support staff, and prosecutors who tried the capital murder case against Eric Williams, who killed three people in Kaufman County in 2014 (including two county prosecutors) and was sentenced to death, were honored with an award from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) at a […]

Rockwall Women’s League seeks grant requests

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2016. Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall […]

Pre-Retirement Program planned for Rockwall area teachers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association, along with other several school districts in Region X, will present a special pre-retirement program for all interested educators on Saturday, Feb. 13. If you are a Rockwall area teacher considering retiring this year or in the near future, this free event will […]

Toyota of Rockwall, Toyota Motor Sales reach $100,000 in Matching Grant Donations to the Community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016)In 2015, Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, presented $5,000 to four lucky non-profit organizations. Half of the donation is made by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. Because of this grant program over the last five years, community organizations have been […]

Meet Lou-Lou, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2016) Looking for a running partner? Keep looking! Lou-Lou is a full-figured little lady who is looking for a quiet home with a soft couch to curl up on. She is a sweet little girl who is a little shy until she gets to know you. She is not very […]

Local businesses to be recognized at Rockwall Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) Rockwall businesses and honored guests will be recognized on Tuesday, January 26th at the 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet (Can I Get A Yee Haw!) presented by Cavender’s Boot City.  Over 440 attendees will enjoy steak dinners; desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate; dancing; and socializing courtesy […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation inducts officers, shares Pullen Farmstead history

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation introduced its new officers for 2016 and recognized one of its longtime members during its annual meeting at the Rockwall County Library on Thursday, Jan. 14. RCHF’s 2nd Vice President in charge of programs Carolyn Francisco presented Carolyn Holt, RCHF museum curator, with the […]