(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) UPDATE – Following our feature story on Addie Bryan, the Rockwall girl was featured in People and on Fox 4 Good Day Texas. See the video here, and read our original story here. The community is encouraged to dine at the Cotton Patch in Rockwall between 4 and 8 […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 30, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]
(ROCKWALL,TX– July 29, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and North Texas Food Bank are making a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the NTFB in January 2014, and through […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2015) Members of Rockwall CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and EastTex CERT became a lot more knowledgeable about types of hazardous materials – and what to do in the event of a disaster or terrorist attack involving them – during the Hazardous Safety Awareness Course hosted by the Rockwall Fire […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 20, 2015) Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance held an informational meeting for residents last Wednesday at the courthouse. The key purposes of the meeting were to share the results of an online survey conducted in April of this year and to get further community feedback on the placement of new parks […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) The kids of JER Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their cowboy best for a rootin’ tootin’ time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp on Friday. Cardboard replicas of John Wayne and other assorted western-themed décor were scattered around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso’s in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2015) Assistant Chief of Police Kirk Riggs has been selected as the new leader of the Rockwall Police Department. Current Chief Mark Moeller is retiring after 13 years of service to Rockwall and a 38 year career in law enforcement. City Manager, Rick Crowley, interviewed several highly qualified applicants for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business membership association in the area, today unveiled a new brand identity, symbolized by the introduction of a new logo that signifies its growth and strength in numbers, and celebrates the culture of connecting businesses and community. “The launch of our new […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 15, 2015) Rockwall resident Crystal White, who was crowned Mrs. Texas United America in 2014, has now earned the national title of Mrs United America – along with a Presidential Service Award for her volunteer efforts. Crystal has dedicated her free time to numerous nonprofit organizations around the state of Texas. […]