Behavioral health counseling in the Rockwall County Detention Center

Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – Under the leadership of Sheriff Garrett and with guidance from Kelley Akins, LPC-S, Director of Behavioral Health, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is leading the way in inmate care with its innovative intern program. This unique initiative supports the professional development of future Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and provides […]

Rockwall Art League presents: Live Model Life Drawing Class with Michael O’Keefe

Rockwall Art League presents: Live Model Life Drawing Class with Michael O’Keefe

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2024) – Please join Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, October 23, for the monthly meeting and demo featuring Michael O’Keefe. Michael will conduct a Live Model Life Drawing Class.  If you would like to participate, please bring your own 11” x 14” or larger sketch pad and pencils and be ready […]

Meet Coffee & Coconut, Blue Ribbon News Pet(s) of the Week

Meet Coffee & Coconut, Blue Ribbon News Pet(s) of the Week

Rockwall, TX (October 7, 2024) – Meet Coffee and Coconut! This adorable sibling pair came into our care together. Both 7 years old, Coffee (female, all ears) is a cuddly Chihuahua-mix who weighs 6 pounds. Sweet Coconut (male, gray muzzle) weighs 7 pounds. Both dogs are housebroken, friendly with people and other dogs, spayed/neutered, current […]

Step into a Christmas Movie: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas

Step into a Christmas Movie: Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas

(ROCKWALL, TX) October 6, 2024 – Get into the holiday spirit at Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas event, happening all day Saturday, December 7, 2024. This festive celebration, presented by the City of Rockwall, promises a day packed with joyful activities for the entire family. The day begins at 9 AM with the beloved Kiwanis Christmas Parade, where […]

HomeBank’s Lino Ornano promoted to Senior VP, Information Security Officer

HomeBank’s Lino Ornano promoted to Senior VP, Information Security Officer

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lino Ornano. For nearly three years Lino has served as Vice President – Information Technology. He has recently assumed the role of Senior Vice President – Information Security Officer/IT. Lino […]

Volunteer celebrates 15 years with Lone Star CASA

Volunteer celebrates 15 years with Lone Star CASA

Lone Star CASA advocate Doug Pritchard and his wife Cynthia Pritchard ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2024) — This past September, Doug Pritchard marked an incredible 15 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with Lone Star CASA. Appointed by judges, CASA volunteers are critical in advocating for the safety and stability of children who […]

Rockwall Police Department investigate attempted kidnapping

Rockwall Police Department investigate attempted kidnapping

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2024)  – On Friday, October 4th, 2024 at approximately 12:30 pm, the Rockwall Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting that a male subject had attempted to abduct a 10-year-old female in the 1000 Block of W. Yellow Jacket Lane. The student had just exited the bus and was walking […]

HomeBank Texas welcomes new Business Development Officer

HomeBank Texas welcomes new Business Development Officer

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 4, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, is pleased to announce the hire of Kyle Tatum as Business Development Officer. In this new position, Kyle will be responsible for fostering relationships with clients, understanding their banking needs, and communicating the benefits […]

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual financial literacy workshop on financial planning

HomeBank Texas to present free, virtual financial literacy workshop on financial planning

Registration underway for financial planning workshop in HomeBank Texas’ financial literacy series ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 4, 2024) HomeBank Texas, an independent, locally owned bank with branches in Rockwall, Seagoville, and Dallas, has partnered with Texas Bankers Association to present a free, virtual, community education series  focusing on financial literacy. The first installment was very well […]

Rockwall County Public Notice: Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

Rockwall County Public Notice: Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

Rockwall County, TX (October 3, 2024) – The Rockwall County Elections Office will conduct Logic & Accuracy testing for the equipment to be used in the November 5, 2024, election. Testing will occur beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024.  The public is welcome to attend this event […]