Meet Laszlo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Laszlo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (May 10, 2021) Meet Laszlo! This super sweet and affectionate four-month-old puppy loves to play and snuggle on the couch! He’s crate-trained, knows how to “sit”, does pretty well on a leash, and is housebroken. He is also microchipped, neutered, and current on his vaccinations. Contact Rockwall Pets at info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to […]

Sew much fabric, sew much love: Rockwall seamstress crafts beautiful quilt for County Library’s new Quiet Reading Room

Sew much fabric, sew much love: Rockwall seamstress crafts beautiful quilt for County Library’s new Quiet Reading Room

ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2021 — When you step into the new Quiet Reading Room at the Rockwall County Library, it’s hard not to notice the beautifully handcrafted quilt adding to the peaceful ambiance of the space. The masterpiece was created by local award-winning quilter Barbara Young, a longtime patron of the Rockwall County […]

Rockwall ISD announces 2021 District Teachers of the Year

Rockwall ISD announces 2021 District Teachers of the Year

Springer Elementary and Rockwall High teachers take top honors ROCKWALL, TX (May 8, 2021) Rockwall ISD is proud to announce the 2021 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year: Enely Aguillon Guevara from Springer Elementary and Jamie Alexander from Rockwall High School. “Enely is a dedicated educator that exemplifies Rockwall ISD’s core values,” said Sara […]

Sunnyvale Police Department receives ‘Recognized Law Enforcement Agency’ from Texas Law Enforcement Recognition Program

SUNNYVALE, TX (May 7, 2021) On May 7, 2021, just 7 months after becoming a fully operational law enforcement agency, the Sunnyvale Police Department, under the direction of Chief Andrew Hawkes, has received the award of “Recognized Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Recognition Program. Begun in 2006, the Recognition […]

Sip & Stroll Wine Walk in Downtown Rockwall

Sip & Stroll Wine Walk in Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2021) ~ Tale a break from Founders Day festivities on Saturday, May 15 and take a ride on the FREE trolley from Harry Myers Park to Downtown Rockwall for a Sip n’ Stroll Wine Walk, happening from noon to 5 p.m. There are 11 stops along the Wine Walk offering various […]

Local businesses host Summer Kick Off Pop-Up Party May 14th

Local businesses host Summer Kick Off Pop-Up Party May 14th

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — Southern Roots is hosting a Summer Kick Off Pop-Up Party to celebrate Buddy Love’s new line from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14. The event will feature six local Rockwall businesses as we celebrate the start of summer together in style! Buddy Love will be […]

Summer employment opportunities at Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

Summer employment opportunities at Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 6, 2021) Are you servant-hearted and agreeable? Are you friendly and outgoing? Are you patient and methodical? Are you accurate, careful and pay attention to detail? If you answered yes, the Rockwall Boys & Girls Club is looking for you! Apply now for part-time positions paying between $9 – $15 an hour. […]

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall recognized nationally with 5-star rating

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall recognized nationally with 5-star rating

New CMS Rankings Award Facility 5 Stars ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2021) Texas Health Hospital Rockwall was recognized as a 5 Star Hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 30. This is a significant accomplishment awarded to only 27 hospitals in Texas and just 10% of hospitals surveyed across the […]

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — This summer, the community will help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot with the Shoes For Kids program. On July 31st, the First United Methodist Church Rockwall will host a massive distribution event providing shoes, backpacks, school supplies and […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Life Lessons on a Mother’s Love

Patti Richter, On Faith: Life Lessons on a Mother’s Love

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 6, 2021) Saturday mornings were the worst. My usual routine of dusting each room and dry-mopping the floors grew tedious in the weeks after losing my mother. For over a decade I’d held a phone in one hand and cleaning items in the other while my weekly conversation with Mom made the Saturday […]