(ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2020) Today Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its longtime clients, Norma Gray. MOWSS joined Norma’s friends and family in delivering lots of goodies and fellowship for the birthday girl in social distancing fashion to commemorate her special day. As […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2020) The State Fair of Texas is officially canceled this year in light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in North Texas. The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors made the decision to vote against opening the fair this year in light of the recent spike in COVID-19 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 6, 2020) Local residents Greg and Carol Rosini broke ground on the new Rosini Vineyards (411 State Highway 205) this morning. Located on 25 acres in the City of McLendon-Chisholm in southern Rockwall County, the winery will offer one-of-a-kind wines made from grapes grown right on the property’s vineyard, as well […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2020) With the phased re-opening of the Texas economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggling local businesses are breathing a collective sigh of relief as they try to return to a new normal. Although area restaurants and small businesses are heavily impacted by COVID-19, many around the county are better […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2020) The Rockwall Rotary inducted its new president, directors and officers for 2020-2021 in a virtual Zoom meeting on June 25. Congrats to the following Rotarians who will take on their new roles for the club: Dana Macalik – President Kevin Pate – President Elect Leslie Buie – Immediate Past […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 25, 2020) Rockwall Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Pettinger Nature Preserve – a 26-acre preserve located behind the Walgreens in north Rockwall. The project is named after the property’s owners Wesley and Hedwig Pettinger, who dedicated the land (nearly $700,000 in value) to Rockwall Parks and […]
Here’s a digital look at our June/July “Back to Business” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza Getti, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) Pool time is back at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! The Rockwall Y will begin offering swim lessons to families on June 15th. The decision to re-open swimming lessons comes from the guidance of the CDC, which states that it is safe to swim as the COVID-19 virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) During its regular meeting today, June 9th, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed June 12, 2020 as Women’s Veterans Day in the county. The proclamation recognizes all women who have served their country through the United States Armed Forces. June 12th was chosen because that’s the date President Harry […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) So what’s being refurbished at Chandlers Landing yacht club? EVERYTHING, according to Chandlers Landing HOA President Evan Matteson. Here’s a look at what’s in store for the new-look venue at Chandlers Landing known as The Yacht Club. A Complete Overhaul of the Yacht Club When the Chandlers Landing yacht […]