ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2020 —Chabad of Rockwall County will light a public Hanukkah menorah for the very first time placed at the Rockwall Harbor, on December 13, the fourth night of the eight-day holiday. While the scope of the ceremony will be limited amid Rockwall’s ongoing coronavirus emergency, the lights will shine forth […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – December 3, 2020 — Drones are becoming more popular throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, whether flown for business purposes, to improve public safety or just for fun. With the holiday season approaching, many North Texans may soon have the opportunity to fly a drone for the first time. If you are hoping to get […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 — More than 75 piano and voice students, from beginner to advanced skill levels, participated in the Rockwall School of Music’s Fall Competition on Saturday, Nov. 14. Music professionals from the area were brought in to judge the competition. Students could participate in either the competitive or non-competitive category. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 — Instead of having volunteers escort families through the gym to select toys, Rockwall Helping Hands is calling each family to get a wish list for their children. The week before distribution day, toys will be sorted, selected and packed for each child by volunteers. On the day of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — Longtime Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recently announced her retirement after nearly a decade of service to the community. Miller made the announcement in the following letter of resignation dated today, Dec. 1, 2020, to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: “It has been an honor and a great […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The Rockwall High School Fishing Team has started the season strong, coming out on top in their first two tournaments. The team finished in first place in the tourneys at Lake Tawakoni and at Richland Chambers. The two wins have the team currently sitting at the top of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — Rockwall High School Robotics is teaming up with RHS StuCo, AVID, and PALS to host a food drive benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry. The community is invited to drop off items at the Robotics trailer in front of Rockwall High School from 8 to 8:40 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — This fall, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School celebrated the official unveiling of its new Outdoor Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center creates all kinds of outdoor learning opportunities for students. With an outdoor classroom, kids can help seed, water, observe, record and harvest the garden beds […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]