To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) During a recent Rockwall City Council meeting, several members of the Rockwall Fire Department were presented with Lifesaving Awards for their extraordinary actions that directly contributed to saving a life. On March 29, 2022 at 5:33 p.m., the Rockwall Fire Department responded to a reported unconscious person at 219 Blanche […]

Meet Snickers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Snickers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) I’m Snickers! I love to lay beside a window and watch what’s going on in the outside world, but my most favorite things are toys that move and chasing balls! And I love being petted! I have been around cats, dogs, and kids. I’m microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, spayed, and current […]

Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event set for June 25

Royse City’s Celebrating Freedom event set for June 25

ROYSE CITY, TX (June 5, 2022) Bring family and friends to enjoy Royse City’s spectacular ‘Celebrating Freedom’ event on Saturday, June 25 at the Royse City High School football stadium. There’s no admission fee and a variety of food will be available for purchase. Event starts at 6 PM. Music line-up is as follows: Brandon […]

City of Heath presents patriotic hometown experience July 2

City of Heath presents patriotic hometown experience July 2

HEATH, TX (June 5, 2022) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade presented on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles […]

Rockwall Fourth of July celebration to include parade, parachute jump, live music, fireworks

Rockwall Fourth of July celebration to include parade, parachute jump, live music, fireworks

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2022) Rockwall Parks and Recreation presents the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Utley Middle School. There will be a parachute jump, live music by Southern Ride from 7 to 9 p.m., and fireworks at dusk Harry Myers Park. Families […]

Reading for Adults Literacy Center to celebrate new U.S. citizens

Reading for Adults Literacy Center to celebrate new U.S. citizens

ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) – The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, a part of the Rockwall County Library,  will celebrate 23 years of the RFA program and honor 28  adults who have recently passed their exam to become a United States Citizen. The reception will be Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., in […]

Alzheimer’s Association: Five steps to better promote brain health

Alzheimer’s Association: Five steps to better promote brain health

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 1 in 3 seniors age […]

TxDOT launches anti-speeding campaign

TxDOT launches anti-speeding campaign

1 IN 3 TEXAS VEHICLE DEATHS DUE TO SPEED  With a 16% increase in speed-related crashes on Texas roadways last year, TxDOT urges drivers to slow down, drive to conditions to save lives    AUSTIN – Last year the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in Texas reached a level not seen since 1981, […]

First United Methodist Church, Children’s Lighthouse to host Carter BloodCare’s community drives

First United Methodist Church, Children’s Lighthouse to host Carter BloodCare’s community drives

Help neighbors in need: Save local lives by donating blood ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) – Donating blood is an easy, healthy way to help fellow Texans and support the well-being of the local community. People need blood at all hours of every day. They include older adults with age-related health issues, mothers experiencing difficulties […]

Rockwall-based Financial Advisor honored for performance

Rockwall-based Financial Advisor honored for performance

ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2022) Edward Jones Financial Advisor Thomas R. Hosey of Rockwall recently attended the firm’s Managing Partner’s Conference, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of the top 400 of the firm’s nearly 19,000 financial advisors. The conference was held in Scottsdale, Ariz.  on April 26-27. During the two-day conference, attendees had the opportunity to interact with and learn from […]