Enrollment Open for Rockwall Fire Department Citizen’s Fire Academy

Enrollment Open for Rockwall Fire Department Citizen’s Fire Academy

Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2023) – The Rockwall Fire Department is actively enrolling participants for the 2023 Citizen’s Fire Academy. This free program offers citizens the opportunity to experience behind the scenes – and hands on – fire department operations. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your fire department and build your […]

Beer Geeks Celebrates New Location with City of Fate Ribbon Cutting

Beer Geeks Celebrates New Location with City of Fate Ribbon Cutting

Rockwall, TX (March 23, 2023) – Jason and Deidra Roe are excited to announce the relocation of their craft beer business to Fate, Texas!  Jason and Deidra originally launched Beer Geeks in 2018 in downtown Rockwall, TX.  They were presented with an amazing opportunity in the Fall of 2022 with a corner location spot with […]

Dodie’s Crawfish Fest Returns to The Rockwall Harbor April 16

Dodie’s Crawfish Fest Returns to The Rockwall Harbor April 16

Crawfish Fest brings families and friends together at Dodie’s on the Rockwall Harbor. Rockwall, Texas (March 22, 2023) – Dodie’s All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest, a fan-favorite event, is back for its 11th year of mudbugs, music and merriment. The annual event, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs, brings hundreds in support […]

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees March 20, 2023 Meeting

Rockwall ISD Update: Board of Trustees March 20, 2023 Meeting

Rockwall, TX (March 21, 2023) – The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing Monday night’s (3/20/2023) RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items due to limited audience opportunities at Board meetings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of […]

Meet Big Ben, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Big Ben, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 21, 2023) Meet Big Ben! This handsome four-year-old is a STUNNER with his broad head and thick fur! He is affectionate and makes the cutest chirping noises! Big Ben is cat-friendly (we don’t know about dogs), current on vaccines, FeLV negative, FIV positive, and neutered. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more info or to […]

Carter BloodCare Community Events: Blood donors help neighbors in need

Carter BloodCare Community Events: Blood donors help neighbors in need

Rockwall, TX (March 17, 2023) – Carter BloodCare encourages Texans to make a lifesaving difference by donating blood in April. All blood types are needed, but O negative blood is currently at critical levels. This means less than one day’s supply is available to help patients who need transfusions due to vehicle accidents, surgeries, cancer […]

Celebration of Life: Memorial service set for March 22 for Saundra Holland

Celebration of Life: Memorial service set for March 22 for Saundra Holland

Rockwall, TX (March 19, 2023) – Saundra Gail Cullins Holland, [59], of Rockwall, Texas passed away March 17, 2023. She succumbed to small cell cancer and end-stage chronic kidney disease which she had been battling since September of 2022. Saundra was a Christian and believer of Jesus Christ.  She had tremendous faith and trust in […]

Rockwall Youth Fair Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Show and Market Sale returns March 29-April 1

Rockwall Youth Fair Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Show and Market Sale returns March 29-April 1

Rockwall, Texas (March 16, 2023) – Rockwall’s oldest organization will bring its one-of-a-kind Livestock Show, Agriculture Mechanics Show and Market Sale back to the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse for the 70th year on March 29-April 1. The Youth Fair of Rockwall County showcases the hard work and dedication of area youth in the […]

City of Fate in contest to win title of U.S. ‘Strongest Town’

City of Fate in contest to win title of U.S. ‘Strongest Town’

Fate, Texas (March 16, 2023) – Fate, Texas and Port Washington, Wisconsin will face off in the first round bracket of the Strongest Town Contest, with voters from across the continent deciding which will advance to the Elite Eight round of this March Madness-style tournament. The Strongest Town Contest spotlights and celebrates communities that are […]

Rockwall YMCA Nears Annual Campaign Goal

Rockwall YMCA Nears Annual Campaign Goal

ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2023) – Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA had a successful Y Day of Giving on Tuesday March 7 with close to $10,000 raised between 39 donors on just this one day! With 70% of the goal achieved, the Rockwall YMCA is nearing their target but still needs your help for the continuation […]