Rockwall County Commissioners Court accepts resignation of Local Health Authority Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly

Rockwall County Commissioners Court accepts resignation of Local Health Authority Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly

ROCKWALL, TX – December 23, 2020 — In a regular meeting on Dec. 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously accepted the resignation of the county’s Local Health Authority, Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly, effective Dec. 29, 2020. Metcalf-Kelly has served as the Rockwall County Health Authority since July. In her letter of resignation addressed to the […]

Rockwall YMCA, community help find a new home for foster youth

Rockwall YMCA, community help find a new home for foster youth

ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2020 —Two years ago, Xavier Cunningham – a 24-year-old with special needs who’s high functioning – came into the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to apply for a membership. Xavier had been in and out of foster care since he was three years old, and was at the time living […]

North Texas Food Bank to distribute food at Royse City High School to help feed hungry during COVID-19

North Texas Food Bank to distribute food at Royse City High School to help feed hungry during COVID-19

ROYSE CITY, TX – Dec. 22, 2020 – First United Methodist Church Rockwall, First United Methodist Church of Royse City, and First United Methodist Church of Heath – in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank – will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, December […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes retiring Sheriff, County Clerk

Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognizes retiring Sheriff, County Clerk

ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2020 — During their regular meeting this morning, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized retiring Sheriff Harold Eavenson and County Clerk Shelli Miller for their years of service to the community. Eavenson served for 20 years as the Rockwall County Sheriff, and a total of nearly 60 years in law […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Let the Nation Be Glad

Patti Richter, On Faith: Let the Nation Be Glad

ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 22, 2020 – In the days after the latest presidential election, with the outcome still uncertain, folks were wringing their hands. As the week dragged by, a large percentage of the populous drooped like Super Bowl attendees wearing the losing colors. There is more at stake in an election than in […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse announces RCP at RCP 2021 workshops

Rockwall Community Playhouse announces RCP at RCP 2021 workshops

ROCKWALL, TX – December 21. 2020 — RCP is pleased to announce the RCP at RCP 2021 Workshop for grades 1st through 4th and 5th through 8th. The workshops will provide 10-classes of curriculum on the basic elements of acting and will culminate in a performance for family and friends. **MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL CHILDREN […]

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 Board of Directors

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 Board of Directors

  ROCKWALL, TX – December 21, 2020 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 2021 Board of Directors. The Chamber’s Board of Directors represents the best cross-section of its Partners and the Rockwall business community. The Board oversees the Chamber’s mission to “Make everyday extraordinary for business in Rockwall while maintaining […]

Meet Gunner, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Gunner, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 20, 2020 – Meet Gunner! This super sweet uber-handsome fluff is a huge fan of people! He is currently being treated for a single spot of pesky ringworm on his foot, but that’s on its way out. Gunner is microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative, current on his vaccinations, and ready to go home […]