Active Shooter Drill at Lake Pointe Medical Center

On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2014, Lake Pointe Medical Center conducted a hostage/armed assailant training drill. They partnered with the following agencies to help make it as close to reality as possible: Rockwall County EMS Rockwall County Emergency Management Rowlett Fire Rescue Rowlett Police Department City of Rowlett Emergency Management A few times a year, the […]

Rockwall MOMS Club donates 1,600 diapers to help mothers, children in transition

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 10, 2014) How many diapers does a baby go through in one day and when was the last time you kept track? For moms who count every penny, sometimes a diaper or two has to last an entire day–food stamps don’t cover this basic necessity. MOMS Club of Rockwall organized its first ever […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 9, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Xavier Castille as the Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month, and Sara Williamson as Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Castille, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Football Team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb and chosen by the […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands announces new Executive Director

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 9, 2014) On Saturday, December 6, the Board of Directors of Rockwall County Helping Hands named Jon Bailey as the organization’s new Executive Director.  Jon grew up in Rockwall, graduating from Rockwall High School in 1992 and from Texas A&M Commerce in 1997.  He is Director of Sales and Marketing for TrendHR, a Human […]

Renowned artist Jim Colley hosts St Nicholas Celebration at his Rockwall home

Renowned artist Jim Colley hosts St Nicholas Celebration at his Rockwall home

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 9, 2014) Renowned artist Jim Colley received a merry welcome from local Rockwall residents during a Saint Nicholas Day celebration at his home on Sunday. Colley recently relocated his studio back to his home in Chandler’s Landing, and invited locals to peruse through his many different art collections while enjoying good food, […]

Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Fox 4 at Rockwall Harbor Friday

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 9, 2014) Join Fox 4 KDFW at The Harbor in Rockwall this Friday, Dec. 12, 5 to 9 p.m. for the Toys for Tots Toy Drive supporting the Marine’s Toys for Tots Foundation. The Harbor Rockwall 2074 Summer Lee Dr Rockwall TX 75032 www.TheHarborRockwall.Com To share your good news and events, email […]

Put it in drive and pay it forward with Honda Cars of Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 8, 2014) Honda Cars of Rockwall has begun its annual toy drive – literally. The dealership each year collects toys, which it donates to Rockwall County Helping Hands. In previous years the dealership encouraged employees to donate as well as customers who felt inclined. This year they have decided to drive the […]

Lakeside Civic Chorus presents Messiah Sing-A-Long

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 8, 2014) The Lakeside Civic Chorus invited all to come and sing as a chorus to Handel’s masterpiece, “Messiah,” during a Messiah Sing-A-long event at First United Methodist Church of Rockwall Saturday evening. The performance was led by volunteer musicians, six soloists and area guest conductors, including critically acclaimed pianist Eldred Marshall. Guests […]

Meet Oliver, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 8, 2014) Oliver is a funny little guy with the most adorable face ever. He has a big head and a short but long body! Oliver’s adoption fee is a tax deductible donation of $125. He is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Email for more information or to meet him today. Submitted […]