Celebrate local first responders during ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

Celebrate local first responders during ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX – September 3, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. This is an opportunity for hometown heroes and […]

Surviving Caregiving: ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference set for Sept. 9

Surviving Caregiving: ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference set for Sept. 9

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 3, 2021) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host the “Surviving Caregiving” Rockwall Cares 9th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Reflections at Rest Haven, 2500 SH 66 East in Rockwall. This free conference will help provide resources and education from expert speakers […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Sydney Hunt

Rockwall-Heath High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Sydney Hunt

HEATH, TX – September 2, 2021 — Sydney Hunt is a senior varsity cheerleader at Rockwall-Heath High school. She is the daughter of L.J. and Melissa Hunt and sister to Ethan Hunt. Sydney has held a leadership position all four years that she has been a part of the Heath cheer program. Sydney is the […]

Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper named ‘Texas Prosecutor of the Year’

Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper named ‘Texas Prosecutor of the Year’

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 1, 2021) Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has been named the 2021 “Texas Prosecutor of the Year” by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and the State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section. The award will be presented at the TDCAA Annual Conference later this month. While the award recognizes […]

Rockwall on path to earn ‘Music Friendly Community’ certification

Rockwall on path to earn ‘Music Friendly Community’ certification

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 1, 2021) Rockwall is already known as the Free Live Music Capital of North Texas, but soon it may be dubbed a “Music Friendly Community,” thanks to a program offered through the Texas Music Office (TMO). Yesterday, Visit Rockwall welcomed several community leaders, musicians, restaurateurs, and venue owners to a workshop at […]

Registration open for Texas Tech Alumni Golf Tournament benefitting Rockwall, Heath graduating seniors

Registration open for Texas Tech Alumni Golf Tournament benefitting Rockwall, Heath graduating seniors

ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2021 — Registration is underway for the annual Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Association Golf Tournament on Oct. 4th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The tournament benefits the Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School graduating seniors […]

Rockwall High School Student Council creates 9/11 memorial display with 2,897 flags

Rockwall High School Student Council creates 9/11 memorial display with 2,897 flags

ROCKWALL, TX (August 31, 2021) The Rockwall High School Student Council will be putting out 2,897 American flags as a 9/11 memorial display on Thursday, September 2, 2021. The display, which is sponsored by Rest Haven Funeral Home, will remain in place through Monday, September 13, 2021. Each flag represents a life that was lost […]

Garland ISD launches weekly virtual job fairs

Garland ISD launches weekly virtual job fairs

GARLAND, TX – August 31, 2021 — In an effort to recruit candidates from across North Texas, the state and the country, Garland ISD’s Human Resources team is making history by launching their first-ever weekly virtual job fairs starting Tuesday, Aug. 31. Aspiring teachers can join virtually from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday to speak directly […]