Early Voting for Fate runoff election Dec. 2-15, Election Day Dec. 19

Early Voting for Fate runoff election Dec. 2-15, Election Day Dec. 19

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2020 — Early Voting for the Fate runoff election for places 2 and 3 on the city council will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and run through Tuesday, Dec. 15. Election Day will be on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The polling location for Early Voting […]

State Rep. Justin Holland honors memory of longtime Rockwall Sheriff’s Posse horse

State Rep. Justin Holland honors memory of longtime Rockwall Sheriff’s Posse horse

ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2020 — The horse of Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse member Dr. Jim Wardlaw recently passed away after nearly two decades of service. State Rep. Justin Holland, a fellow member of the Rockwall Posse, presented Wardlaw with a certificate honoring the memory of his horse – Cherokee Lady – during a […]

Rockwall Police respond to fatal plane crash

Rockwall Police respond to fatal plane crash

ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2020 — On Thursday, Nov. 12, at approximately 1:08 p.m., the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Fire Department responded to a report of a plane crash near the 1900 Block of State Highway 66 next to Ralph Hall Municipal Airport. Upon arrival, a single-engine aircraft was located in a field […]

Rockwall YMCA honors veterans with special ceremony

Rockwall YMCA honors veterans with special ceremony

ROCKWALL, TX – November 11, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 of Rockwall, local dignitaries and officials, and veterans from the community to observe a special ceremony on Veterans Day. The outdoor event recognized and remembered those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those […]

Heath Hawks varsity tennis program flies high with historic season

Heath Hawks varsity tennis program flies high with historic season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 9, 2020 — The Rockwall-Heath Hawks varsity tennis program reached new heights this season, advancing all the way to the semifinals of the state regional before losing to Klein Cain last week. The historic run marks the furthest the program has ever advanced since becoming a 6A school. The Heath Hawks […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse reopens next weekend with musical comedy ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’

Rockwall Community Playhouse reopens next weekend with musical comedy ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’

ROCKWALL, TX – November 9, 2020 — Rockwall Community Playhouse will reopen next week with its production of the musical comedy, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, directed by Felica Sykes. The show will open on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., and runs Nov. 20-22 with final performances Dec. 10-13. Showtime for the Friday […]

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — Meet Revi Shababo-Menasche, an Israeli native who serves up some of the best bagels you’ll ever eat at her shop at 316 South Goliad in Rockwall – The Bagel Lady. “I make all of my bagels in house, with no preservatives. They’re water-boiled, which makes them firm and […]

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — The Rockwall city council and Rockwall Police Department recognized Sergeant John “Marty” Arrowood with a lifesaving award during Monday night’s regular meeting. Sgt. Arrowood was presented the award for his heroic actions in saving a life on Aug. 29. “Marty represents what is outstanding about the Rockwall Police […]

Women in Need seeks donations for Holiday Baskets to feed families in need

Women in Need seeks donations for Holiday Baskets to feed families in need

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Women In Need invites the community to participate in helping them provide full meals for families in need with Holiday Baskets. A total of 60 baskets are needed, with the following items included in the baskets: Boxes of stuffing mix Boxes of instant potatoes Cans of cranberry sauce […]