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 […]

Downtown Rockwall Nov. 5 Holiday Open House invites community to festive late night shopping

Downtown Rockwall Nov. 5 Holiday Open House invites community to festive late night shopping

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Enjoy a late night shopping opportunity to kick off this holiday season! From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, downtown Rockwall shops will deck their halls with boughs of holly to put you in the holiday spirit. Merchants will be offering many holiday specials and surprises […]

2020 General Election results in Rockwall County

2020 General Election results in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2020 — The results are in for the 2020 General Election in Rockwall County (100 percent of precincts reporting as of 9:23 p.m.). Seventy-five percent of the 71,435 registered voters in Rockwall County cast ballots in this election (53,828 ballots cast). A total of 68 percent of voters in the […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands seeks community’s aid to fill the food pantry this holiday season

Rockwall County Helping Hands seeks community’s aid to fill the food pantry this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2020 — Rockwall County Helping Hands is calling on the community to help fill up the Food Pantry this holiday season. With the pandemic, the Food Pantry at Helping Hands has seen a significant decrease in food drives to stock its shelves and feed those in need in Rockwall County. […]