Recent weather sets high expectations for archery-only season opener

Recent weather sets high expectations for archery-only season opener

AUSTIN – Expectations are high for the archery hunting season opening day thanks to recent rain events, mild temperatures and reported deer movement throughout the state. The archery-only season opens on Oct. 3 and runs through Nov. 6. “Recent precipitation throughout Texas has resulted in a flush of new growth on preferred native deer forages […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands to present Annual Pink Party, virtually

Rockwall County Helping Hands to present Annual Pink Party, virtually

A Message from Jon Bailey, Rockwall County Helping Hands President & CEO  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) Rockwall County Helping Hands proudly presents the Annual Pink Party on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. With your support, we can continue to fight what has affected so many of our […]

Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey selected for Leadership North Texas Class 12

Rockwall Chamber’s Darby Burkey selected for Leadership North Texas Class 12

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) Congratulations to Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Darby Murray Burkey on being selected for the North Texas Commission’s Leadership North Texas Class 12! The North Texas Commission, a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the North Texas region, has selected the members of Leadership North […]

Rowlett High School cancels varsity football games through Oct. 9

Rowlett High School cancels varsity football games through Oct. 9

ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 29, 2020) Garland ISD is fortunate to partner with the Garland Health Department to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff and community. A Rowlett High School football player has tested positive for COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, other team members will quarantine for 14 days. Rowlett […]

Coffee with Dustin: Rockwall YMCA bids farewell to Senior Program Director

Coffee with Dustin: Rockwall YMCA bids farewell to Senior Program Director

National Coffee Day  ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2020) As YMCAs across Dallas host free Coffee To Go tomorrow, our JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will celebrate COFFEE WITH DUSTIN, 7-9AM, Tuesday, Sept. 29. After dedicating nine years to the Y and its mission, Dustin Davis will step down from his role as Senior Programs Director […]

Win a private dinner prepared by top class chefs by supporting a Rockwall boy with Leukemia

Win a private dinner prepared by top class chefs by supporting a Rockwall boy with Leukemia

ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — Beginning today (Sept. 28) through Wednesday, Sept. 30, you can have a chance to win a private dinner prepared by three renowned chefs by showing your support for a Rockwall boy recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Three-year-old Cameron Tate of Rockwall was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in early […]

Rockwall High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Kylie Hatzenbuehler

Rockwall High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Kylie Hatzenbuehler

ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — Kylie Hatzenbuehler is a 2021 Senior who has been cheering for 11 years now — three years competitively and eight years for school/rec.  Her favorite part about cheerleading is getting to serve the community and building lifelong friendships.  She was selected as an NCA All-American Cheerleader this year, […]

Rockwall, Rowlett dedicate SH 66 bridge as Heroes Bridge

Rockwall, Rowlett dedicate SH 66 bridge as Heroes Bridge

ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2020 — The Rockwall and Rowlett communities officially dedicated the State Highway 66 bridge as the “Heroes Memorial Bridge” this past weekend. Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club welcomed state and city officials, citizens and patriots to the dedication event on Sept. 26, capped off by their 2nd Annual Hands Across […]