Community invited to caravan, send off Rockwall Yellowjackets for regional championship

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) The Rockwall Jacket Backers are honored to help support our defending, back-to-back District, Bi-District, and Area Champions Rockwall High School Yellowjackets football team to Waco on Friday, November 27. The Yellowjackets take on the Lions from Spring High School for the 11-6A D2/R2 regional championship. Friday’s forecast calls for […]

Andrew Hawkes files for ballot placement for Rockwall County Sheriff

Meet and Greet Nov. 28 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Andrew Hawkes, a 1989 Rockwall High School graduate and 25 year law enforcement veteran administrator, officially filed on November 14, all documents to be placed on the ballot as he seeks the republican nomination for Rockwall County Sheriff in the 2016 primary election. […]

Meet Beltre, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Beltre is an adorable white, scruffy boy. He’s full grown at just 9 pounds so he won’t take up much room snuggling on the couch with you! He’s a sweet boy who is great with the other dogs and children in his foster home. Beltre has been neutered, microchipped […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands unveils new Food Pantry

Rockwall County Helping Hands unveils new Food Pantry

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated the grand opening of its new Assistance and Referral and Food Pantry this afternoon with an unveiling at its new location at 102 S. First St. in Rockwall. Phase 1 of the Helping Hands’ capital campaign renovations project involves expanding the A&R program to more […]

Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems Dept hosts ‘mappiest’ day of the year

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) A good showing of residents turned out for the 2nd Annual GIS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, hosted by the City of Rockwall’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department inside the City Council chambers. Coinciding with National Geography Awareness Week, the event gave locals all manner of information concerning Rockwall […]

Rockwall celebrates groundbreaking for Lowrance Dental

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) Lowrance Dental was joined by the City of Rockwall, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Z Constructors, and community members to celebrate the ground breaking of Lowrance Dental at 1350 Summer Lee Dr. in Rockwall. The groundbreaking ceremony began with a welcome from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and Chamber Director of […]

Adopt a ‘WIN’ Angel to help victims of domestic violence

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – The Women In Need, Inc Angel Giving Tree Campaign is in full swing. Help a local mother provide a special Christmas for her children by visiting one of the local participating locations before December 11, 2015. Help ensure a very special Christmas for a family in need! ROCKWALL LOCATIONS: Simply Kate Legend Salon […]

Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving fills plates, warms hearts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club’s Family 2 Family Community Thanksgiving was deemed a huge success as volunteers served up delicious food, friendship and fellowship to more than 300 people Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to participate in a mid-year school supply distribution, apply for Toys for Tots, winter […]