(ROCKWALL, TX — June 4, 2018) On May 21, 2018, Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated its 10th Annual Golf Tournament. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the proceeds go to help the organization serve numerous families with emergency assistance, food needs, medical assistance, and financial crises. This tournament benefiting […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 4, 2018) The feeling of independence was a heady thing for me on the day I drove my own car back to college for the first time. Two hours into the journey, I left both the freeway and the summer heat behind as I headed into the cooler elevation of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) This coming fall, Rockwall ISD will open the doors to its Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy – a 154,944 square-foot facility providing students from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools the opportunity to explore career options and professional certifications. Housing a maximum capacity of 1,100 students, the Academy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer Ott and realtor Delena Radney have joined forces to give back to their community’s heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes program. Through the program, Ott and Radney assist firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers with finding and […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (May 31, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our June print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (April 23, 2018) Here’s a digital look at our May print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 30, 2018) The Commissioners Court recently held a special meeting to select a consultant from an RFQ we sent out for a Rockwall County Jail space use/needs assessment. To address the need for such an assessment, let me preface this with some facts regarding the Rockwall County Jail. The jail was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May, 30, 2018) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) announced today Rhianna Swift from Rockwall High School as the People’s Choice winner for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Swift beat out 10 other finalists for the People’s Choice title, which were chosen by a panel of judges who assessed submissions from high school students […]
Have you ever been to Arlington? Where tombstones stand row upon row; Great soldiers turn to granite ghosts, Harboring invincible souls. Their sacrifice of flesh and blood Lay buried deep in freedom’s sod Brave hearts who will never know The solemn honor we bestow. The earth lays still in Arlington, Where tombstones stand row upon […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – May 22, 2018) On Monday, May 28, 2018 at McLendon-Chisholm Hall there will be a dedication ceremony from 9:30 am to 11 am. Enjoy refreshments provided by the Girl Scouts of America Troop #8967. The City of McLendon-Chisholm is receiving a monument from the Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. […]