ROCKWALL, TX (June 18, 2024)— On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Rockwall County Democratic Party (RCDP) swore in its newly elected County Chair, Susie Stansel, and the Precinct Chairs for the 2024-2026 term. The ceremony, held at the Historic Courthouse, was officiated by Rockwall County Judge Frank New and attended by family and supporters. RCDP […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 18, 2024) On June 16, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office deputy was waiting for a wrecker on IH 30 near Shenanigans about an arrest when an unrelated vehicle pulled up behind him. The individual exited the vehicle and, after a brief interaction with the deputy, proceeded […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 17, 2024) Jason Linscott, CPA, has been named president of Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, effective June 16. He has served as the hospital’s interim president since April 10. Jason joined Texas Health Resources in 2011, working in corporate finance and accounting roles before joining Texas Health Rockwall as the entity finance officer […]
Rockwall, TX (June 17, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 16, 2024) Two weeks ago, a savage storm reduced my beloved church to ashes. I stood witness to its fiery demise, feeling helpless as the flames devoured it, ferocious yet agonizingly slow. I stood among friends and fellow congregants, as we watched men wipe away sweat and tears as they fought […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 16, 2024) A couple of weeks ago, during the powerful storm that swept through our area, our neighbors experienced the terrifying event of having a massive tree uprooted in their front yard. Miraculously, it fell across their yard, sparing their home from what could have been devastating damage. However, the financial burden […]
Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]
June 11th Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex. From left: Commissioners Dennis Bailey and John Stacy, County Judge Frank New and Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dana Macalik. ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) – When passing by the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane, you may have noticed ongoing construction work northwest of the […]
Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2024) – Texas Health is expanding its surgical robotic fleet to enhance surgeon precision with the goal of improving patient outcomes across the system. By the end of June, Texas Health plans to have da Vinci 5 robotic systems at 12 hospitals. “This expansion of robotic support for our care teams […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) Eyecare Rockwall, located at 810 Rockwall Parkway, Suite 2020, will host a Trunk Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 17 benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. $89 routine refraction exams and 20% of optical sales will benefit the nonprofit organization. Bring your Rx or […]