Man arrested on charge of aggravated assault after fleeing Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputies

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 1, 2025) At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, deputies from the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance in the 1700 block of FM 2453. It was reported that a resident had fired a weapon near utility contractors who were working in the area. Upon arrival, the deputies observed […]

Local leaders, businesses hit the jackpot at Rockwall Chamber’s annual awards banquet

Local leaders, businesses hit the jackpot at Rockwall Chamber’s annual awards banquet

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its 95th year with a celebratory awards banquet and casino night Feb. 27, honoring local leaders and businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, recognitions and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s indoor multi-sport and event […]

Rockwall ISD invites community to next Financial Transparency Meeting

Rockwall ISD invites community to next Financial Transparency Meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) Texas school funding can be complex. With so much misinformation and disinformation about it, we want to break it down. Are you curious about where money is spent in Rockwall ISD? Join us on March 12 for an in-person session with Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and Senior Chief Financial Officer […]

Rockwall’s Trevor Reed of Volkert, Inc. earns ‘Top Young Professionals’ engineering industry award

Rockwall’s Trevor Reed of Volkert, Inc. earns ‘Top Young Professionals’ engineering industry award

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 28, 2025) Trevor Reed of Rockwall, who currently serves as Vice President and Southwest Region Director of Engineering at Volkert, Inc., has been recognized as one of Engineering News-Record (ENR) Texas & Southeast’s Top Young Professionals for 2025. Chosen from a distinguished pool of 129 entries, Reed stands out as one of the […]

Dementia Support Group for caregivers and families in Rockwall County

Dementia Support Group for caregivers and families in Rockwall County

Rockwall, TX (February 27, 2025) – Dementia is more than a thief; it is sneaky, unpredictable, and subtle in its approach, leaving the person affected keenly unaware of what is happening. Witnessing this thievery is doubly hard on the caregiver and family, as the unpredictable behaviors are frustrating, confusing, and saddening as they watch someone […]

March for Meals: First responders, community leaders invited to deliver to homebound seniors on Champions Day

March for Meals: First responders, community leaders invited to deliver to homebound seniors on Champions Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 27, 2025) Each March, Meals on Wheels celebrates the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the rapid growth of the Meals on Wheels network, which now collectively serves over 2 million seniors each year. Now is a […]

Catalyst Ministries golf tournament provides support for survivors of human trafficking

Catalyst Ministries golf tournament provides support for survivors of human trafficking

Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Catalyst Ministries will host their 3rd annual Golf Tournament on May 1 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Heath. The event includes breakfast, lunch, swag, a great round of golf, friendly competition, and awards to follow. Catalyst Ministries is a national Christian organization that raises awareness, & provides restoration […]

Rockwall ISD announces two National Merit Finalists

Rockwall ISD announces two National Merit Finalists

Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to recognize two students who have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This distinguished honor places Angela S. Williams from Rockwall High School and Savannah B. Crocker from Rockwall-Heath High School among approximately 15,000 finalists […]

Rockwall County Commissioners recognize Bob DeJean for Open Space Alliance and preservation efforts

Rockwall County Commissioners recognize Bob DeJean for Open Space Alliance and preservation efforts

Rockwall, TX (February 26, 2025) – Bob DeJean, a Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, and open spaces advocate, has been recognized by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court for his efforts in promoting and preserving the natural environment in Rockwall County. A proclamation in his honor, signed February 25, 2025, detailed his standards for conservation, promotion of […]

Rockwall County Democratic Party Chair Susie Stansel champions local civic engagement

Rockwall County Democratic Party Chair Susie Stansel champions local civic engagement

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 26, 2025) Rockwall County Democratic Chair Susie Stansel has been working tirelessly for our county and for our local democracy. On Monday she attended the Rockwall ISD board meeting, and yesterday, she was present at the Rockwall County Commissioners Court, demonstrating the dedication needed to ensure transparency and accountability in local […]