Meet Letty, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Letty, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

  Rockwall, TX (September 3, 2024) – Meet Letty! This 7-months old little pittie pup weighs about 40 pounds and is crate-trained, leash-trained and almost completely potty-trained! She also knows the commands sit and down. She is treat-motivated, which makes training her very easy. Letty is a happy-go-lucky girl who absolutely adores other dogs and […]

Three Families, One Mission: Tailgate for Toys event set for Sept.13 at Standard Service

Three Families, One Mission: Tailgate for Toys event set for Sept.13 at Standard Service

Rockwall, TX (September 3, 2024) – Ellison Liechty of Heath was only 13 when her life was cut short by the heartbreaking disease of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). A beautiful young lady who loved her family, her friends, and dressing up, Ellison had big dreams for the future. Kim Bruce of Rockwall lost her father in […]

Record number of Rockwall ISD students earn national honors from College Board

Record number of Rockwall ISD students earn national honors from College Board

Rockwall, TX (August 30, 2024) – Seventy-five Rockwall ISD high school students have earned national recognition from the College Board for their high performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) or Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. This marks the highest number of students from Rockwall ISD to be recognized by the College Board in a […]

DWI “No Refusal Program” initiated for Labor Day holiday

DWI “No Refusal Program” initiated for Labor Day holiday

Rockwall, TX (August 30, 2024) – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the Labor Day holiday.   This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has probable cause to believe that the person has been […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Royse City ISD Education Foundation, American Legion

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes Royse City ISD Education Foundation, American Legion

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug. 28, 2024) – The Royse City ISD Education Foundation’s mission is to generate and distribute resources to the Royse City Independent School District to enrich teaching, inspire learning and advance innovative and creative programs to cultivate a passion for learning. The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized them for raising over $1.5 […]

Rockwall County 4-H will host kickoff event to celebrate new 4-H year

Rockwall County 4-H will host kickoff event to celebrate new 4-H year

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 28, 2024) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 for the new 4-H year.  This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street.  Rockwall County […]

When Worlds Collide—Rockwall Firefighters’ Ball to honor three recipients

When Worlds Collide—Rockwall Firefighters’ Ball to honor three recipients

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 2, 2024) They don’t know each other—yet. On the surface, their stories are vastly different, but are they? Three people linked in service… and now in crisis. This year the Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association will host their Firefighters’ Ball in honor of three recipients. It’s a little unusual for them, as there […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands breaks ground on new facility, launches Capital Campaign

Rockwall County Helping Hands breaks ground on new facility, launches Capital Campaign

Expanding services for a growing community  ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 27, 2024) — Rockwall County Helping Hands is thrilled to announce the commencement of construction on their new facility, designed to expand and enhance their services in response to the rapid growth of Rockwall County. To support this vital project, Helping Hands is launching a Capital […]