Rockwall Farmers Market postpones opening til June

Rockwall Farmers Market postpones opening til June

Important Message from Rockwall Farmers Market: We expect many of you are aware of Governor Abbott’s “Executive Order”, which remains in effect as of now through April 30, 2020. The order states necessary precautions must be maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and minimize in person contact with people who are not from the […]

Atmos Energy workers enhancing public safety protocols, wearing face masks

Atmos Energy workers enhancing public safety protocols, wearing face masks

April 6, 2020 –With your continued safety in mind, you will now see us wearing face coverings in your communities. In light of new data about the spread of Covid-19, along with widespread evidence of coronavirus illness in communities around the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Friday that all […]

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Lilly, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Zachary Lilly, Rockwall High School

Zachary is a four-year member of Orange Wave Band. He plays alto saxophone in the Symphonic Band. He is also a four-year member of the Yellow Jackets wrestling team as well as the National Honor Society. Zachary will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall to pursue studies in Veterinary Medicine. Submitted by Sonyia Lilly. […]

Rockwall Baseball & Softball League cancelled for Spring 2020

Rockwall Baseball & Softball League cancelled for Spring 2020

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2020) The Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department is cancelling the spring season of the RBSL due to ongoing risks related to COVID-19. Summer tournaments may still be offered, but the timeline for registration will depend on the length of Stay-at-Home orders issued by Governor Abbott. The current order is in effect […]

Senior Spotlight: Elijah Myers, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Elijah Myers, Rockwall High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2020) Senior Elijah Myers of Rockwall High School is from a military family that moved here from Ft. Hood/Killeen Texas  in 2014.  He attended Utley Middle School at that time. Elijah received a academic merit scholarship to Abilene Christian University and has been accepted as a history and music major. […]

Senior Spotlight: Alexa Cox, Rockwall-Heath High School

Senior Spotlight: Alexa Cox, Rockwall-Heath High School

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 6, 2020) Senior Alexa Cox of Rockwall-Heath High School has spent 10 years in the BusyBee 4H Club, serving as the president this year. She plays cello in the JV orchestra and is also a member of the JV gymnastics team. Alexa spends her Saturday’s volunteering at the Rockwall County Library […]

Senior Spotlight: Cole McMahan, Rockwall High School

Senior Spotlight: Cole McMahan, Rockwall High School

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2020) Cole McMahan, Senior at Rockwall High School, will be attending Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.  Cole will be a scholarship athlete for the Crimson Storm, playing the same position he played for the 2019 State Semifinalist Rockwall Yellowjackets for the past two years as a starter, middle linebacker. Cole […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Panic, Peace, and Paradise Lost and Found

Patti Richter, On Faith: Panic, Peace, and Paradise Lost and Found

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2020) My heart beats faster as the clock strikes midnight in the fairy tale movie. Cinderella is running down the castle steps with the awful realization that her beautiful clothing will soon return to rags. I recall two episodes of real panic, and both involved the same child. Our son, at […]