Rockwall County Sheriff honored with Ralph Hall Chairman’s Award

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 12, 2015) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson was recently presented the prestigious Ralph Hall Chairman’s Award at the annual Reagan Day Dinner.  This award is given to an individual who has given so much of his time through leadership, courage and vision to the Republican party and his county. Sheriff […]

Rockwall Newcomers host Boots & Tiaras with Rob Dixon & Lost Cowboy Band

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2014) Rob Dixon & the Lost Cowboy Band provided great western music to help the Rockwall Newcomers & Friends Club celebrate in style and dance the evening away during their recent Boots & Tiaras event at Occasions in Royce City, where festive decorations and a wonderful buffet was served to […]

National Library Week special events planned

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) In observance of National Library Week April 12-18, the Rockwall County Library has scheduled the following special activities: Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m., Family Night with storyteller Esther Malone Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m., Books and Ballet, where the Caldecott award winner, the Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, […]

Rockwall County citizens reminded to be proactive to reduce West Nile exposure

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) Rockwall County is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the virus […]

Helping Hands kicks off campaign, bids farewell to Events Director

Good Friday. Good Cause. (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 3, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated Good Friday with a good cause as it kicked off its 2015 Annual Campaign by inviting locals to come meet its new CEO and learn how to become a part of the agency’s “neighbors helping neighbors” philosophy. The event took […]

Community invited to participate in prayer events

National Day of Prayer May 7 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 31, 2015) The City of Rockwall will host a Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at The Center in Downtown Rockwall, 108 E. Washington St., in conjunction with the annual National Day of Prayer. Mayors from cities throughout RockwallCountywill be in attendance. […]

Pancake breakfast to benefit Reading for Adults program

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2015) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 11th, 2015, at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults (RFA) volunteers and tutors will […]

Community invited to Helping Hands Garden April 3 for campaign kickoff event

Good Friday – Good Cause (ROCKWALL, TX – March 26, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands welcomes the community to join them in the Garden of Helping Hands from 5 to 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3, to kickoff its 2015 Annual Campaign. Guests will learn about the agency’s upcoming plans; meet its new President […]

Rockwall County CERT volunteers ready for emergency

Apply online. Basic Training set for May 2 & 9 ROCKWALL, TX (March 19 2015) The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) of Rockwall County invites all looking to help make their community safer, stronger and better prepared for disasters to join its growing team of volunteers trained in assisting others and helping those in distress […]