Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase: Carson Proctor

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase: Carson Proctor

ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2021 — Our Stingerette Senior Showcase this week is Miss Carson Proctor. Carson is the daughter of Karen and Robbie Proctor. Carson is a three-year member of the Stingerettes and currently serves as a Junior Varsity Instructor, a position she has held for the last two years. During Carson’s time […]

Rockwall city council members sworn in, new Mayor Kevin Fowler outlines goals for the city

Rockwall city council members sworn in, new Mayor Kevin Fowler outlines goals for the city

ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2021 — The Rockwall city council held a swearing-in ceremony for individuals elected and re-elected to the council during its meeting on May 17. Kevin Fowler was sworn in as the new Rockwall Mayor, and Clarence Jorif was sworn in as a new council member at Place 3 on the […]

Rockwall recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Rockwall recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2021 — Rockwall Mayor Kevin Fowler issued a proclamation during last night’s city council meeting recognizing May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Rockwall. Fowler was joined by Mike Wallace, President of the newly formed organization in Rockwall County called Citizen Advocates for Mental Health, and […]

Rockwall High School student Austin Taylor earns third Presidential Service Award for volunteerism

Rockwall High School student Austin Taylor earns third Presidential Service Award for volunteerism

ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2021 — Austin Taylor, a junior at Rockwall High, was awarded the Gold Presidential Service Award for the third time for his volunteering efforts in and around Rockwall.  The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a volunteer award program that encourages citizens to live a life of service. To earn the […]

Keller Williams Realty volunteers at Helping Hands for RED Day

Keller Williams Realty volunteers at Helping Hands for RED Day

ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2021 — The team at Keller Williams Realty in Rockwall took part in the company’s RED Day initiative by serving the folks at Helping Hands today. RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day is a global day of service in its 13th year. Held on the second Thursday of May, the […]

‘Reel’ Competitors: Rockwall-Heath High School Bass Club anglers head to state tourney

‘Reel’ Competitors: Rockwall-Heath High School Bass Club anglers head to state tourney

UPDATE May 17, 2021 – Daxx Huddleston and Nate Stamper took 6th place in the THSBA STATE Championship out of 271 teams. They each won a $3000 scholarship and $150 Lews and Strike King gift card. A big thank you to their boat captain, James Stamper. Congratulations on a great season! ROCKWALL, TX – May […]

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase: Jordan Zellars

Rockwall High School Stingerette Senior Showcase: Jordan Zellars

ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2021 — Our Stingerette Senior Showcase this week is Miss Jordan Zellars. Jordan is the daughter of Joey Zellars and Stephanie Wright. Jordan is a two-year member of the Stingerettes. During Jordan’s time on Stingerettes, the team achieved many successes including ADTS Champions 2020, Showtime International Champions 2021, and MA […]

Sew much fabric, sew much love: Rockwall seamstress crafts beautiful quilt for County Library’s new Quiet Reading Room

Sew much fabric, sew much love: Rockwall seamstress crafts beautiful quilt for County Library’s new Quiet Reading Room

ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2021 — When you step into the new Quiet Reading Room at the Rockwall County Library, it’s hard not to notice the beautifully handcrafted quilt adding to the peaceful ambiance of the space. The masterpiece was created by local award-winning quilter Barbara Young, a longtime patron of the Rockwall County […]

Local businesses host Summer Kick Off Pop-Up Party May 14th

Local businesses host Summer Kick Off Pop-Up Party May 14th

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — Southern Roots is hosting a Summer Kick Off Pop-Up Party to celebrate Buddy Love’s new line from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14. The event will feature six local Rockwall businesses as we celebrate the start of summer together in style! Buddy Love will be […]

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — This summer, the community will help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot with the Shoes For Kids program. On July 31st, the First United Methodist Church Rockwall will host a massive distribution event providing shoes, backpacks, school supplies and […]