ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2021 — Former Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt announced his intent to run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2, in front of over 200 supporters at a Labor Day barbecue and fundraiser at his home. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to serve,” he told the crowd which included […]
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) The slogan on their company t-shirt reads “Not Your Average Roofer” – and yesterday in Rowlett, Doc’s Roofing lived up to this creed by donating and installing a free roof on the home of a military veteran in need. Doc’s Roofing of Rockwall is owned and operated by Michael “Doc” […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) – At their meeting Monday night, September 20, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues an eight-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is the lowest […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) The following is a Rockwall ISD press release summarizing last night’s RISD Board of Trustees meeting. NOTE: For information on every agenda item presented, please view the Board meeting videos available at www.rockwallisd.com. Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding students and groups for the following accomplishments: Two […]
Great Weather, Great Course, Great Cause! ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) On Sept. 10, golfers helped support Rockwall County Helping Hands by participating in their Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Course chaired by Board Members Jeremy Neill and Gary Spraggins. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) Want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference and help their community in a times of need. CERT is an organization through FEMA to help train and organize communities at the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) Meet Boomer! This five-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix has the BEST SMILE! He is so happy to be sprung from the shelter and just loves playing with the dogs in his foster home. When he’s not playing with the dogs, Boomer follows his foster family around waiting for them to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) With National Centenarian’s Day set for Sept. 22, it’s only fitting that we celebrate the eldest residents of Rockwall County – like Mrs. Stella Tabola, who’s turning 105 on Sept. 23! Stella is a long term resident of Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. […]
Rockwall-based food blogger Katie-Rose Watson is one of the first content creators to be published by HP Custom Content. ROCKWALL, TX – September 20, 2021 — Texas foodie and creator of therosetable.com, Katie-Rose Watson, today announces the publication of her first cookbook. The Rose Table will be one of the first titles to be published by HP […]
FATE, TX (Sept. 19, 2021) Finalists for the 2021 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin. For over 30 years the awards program, sponsored by the Texas Downtown Association (TDA), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns. Fate’s commitment to economic revitalization has been incrementally realized through the erection of The […]