Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

Rockwall County unveils new 80,000-square-foot addition to the County Jail

ROCKWALL, TX – March 8, 2022 — Nearly four years ago on Nov. 6, 2018, Rockwall County voters approved $50 million in bonds to expand and renovate the county jail. Yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the jail’s massive new facility to the public. Jail staff welcomed Rockwall County Commissioners, representatives from project consultants […]

Rockwall ISD elementary campuses compete in Battle of the Books

Rockwall ISD elementary campuses compete in Battle of the Books

ROCKWALL, TX (March 7, 2022) Rockwall ISD recently hosted the 6th annual Battle of the Books competition at the 3rd and 4th grade level and 5th and 6th grade level. At the 3rd and 4th grade level, the Pullen Elementary team won the championship and Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary team was the runner-up. At the 5th and […]

In memory of Zachary Wincent of Heath

In memory of Zachary Wincent of Heath

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 7, 2022) Zachary Wincent, a Heath, TX resident, was given the gift of eternal life on January 24, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 23, 1988. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Marget Wincent of Heath TX, sister Zoe Hengst (Brett) of San Marcos TX, Cole Wincent […]

Meet Gaia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Gaia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – March 7, 2022 — Gaia is a young Pit Bull Terrier Mix who is great with dogs and cats! She is microchipped, spayed, and current on her vaccines. Read Gaia’s full story on our webpage at http://www.rockwallpets.com/adopt and send an email to info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to arrange a meeting! Submitted […]

6 North Central Texas resources for people with dementia and their family caregivers

6 North Central Texas resources for people with dementia and their family caregivers

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2022 — As a caregiver for someone with dementia, the challenges can often be overwhelming. If you live in North Central Texas, care for someone who has dementia, and are not paid to be a caregiver, you may qualify for support services at no cost to you or your loved […]

Rockwall County Democrats congratulate newly elected RCDP Chair Susie Stansel

Rockwall County Democrats congratulate newly elected RCDP Chair Susie Stansel

ROCKWALL, TX – March 4, 2022 — Rockwall County Democratic Party members send their warmest congratulations to Susie Stansel for being elected as our Rockwall County Democratic Chair in the March 1st, 2022 Democratic Primary Election. RCDP member Betty Hernandez said the following, “Rockwall County Democrats could not choose a better leader to represent this […]

Rockwall-Heath Tennis to host tournament March 26

Rockwall-Heath Tennis to host tournament March 26

  HEATH, TX – March 4, 2022 — Rockwall-Heath High School Tennis will host a tennis tournament on Saturday, March 26, at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. The community is invited out for a fun day of social and competitive draws, yummy eats from food trucks, and a chance to win some fabulous prizes. A lucky winner will […]

Challenger Dennis London concedes State Representative race to incumbent Justin Holland

Challenger Dennis London concedes State Representative race to incumbent Justin Holland

ROCKWALL, TX – March 3, 2022 — Dennis London, the USMC veteran and cybersecurity business owner who challenged 3-term incumbent Justin Holland for the District 33 State Representative position, conceded the race today. Based on the Texas Secretary of State’s current election returns, Mr. London received 25.85% of the vote, challenger Scott LaMarca received 4.93%, […]

Dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting set for McLendon-Chisholm’s Mike Donegan Public Safety Building

Dedication ceremony, ribbon cutting set for McLendon-Chisholm’s Mike Donegan Public Safety Building

MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (March 3, 2022) The City of McLendon-Chisholm, in conjunction with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, will hold a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Mike Donegan Public Safety Building 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022. The building is located at 1371 FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. The […]

Rockwall Chamber honors local businesses at Mardi Gras-themed annual awards program

Rockwall Chamber honors local businesses at Mardi Gras-themed annual awards program

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2022 — The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rockwall Area’s premier business organization, let the good times roll last night at its “Time to Jazz It Up” Mardi Gras-themed annual awards ceremony at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront, where they awarded local businesses with the 2021 Chamber Partner Business Impact […]