(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Robert Woodrow “Woody” Barnes passed away on Monday, September 5 at the age of 71 years old. He now is able to rest in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. His memorial will be held Friday, September 9 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Rockwall, Texas. […]
(WYLIE, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Four orphaned cougar kittens have joined the residents of In-Sync Exotics this week. Three of the kittens were reported to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Confirmation that the kittens had been orphaned was needed before action could be taken, so the department monitored them via remote camera […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County Republican Women will welcome guest speaker Edward Retta at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Harry Myers Community Center. Edward Retta combines a lifetime of international experience, a bi-cultural childhood and a professional education to help people from different cultures achieve their goals and work together effectively. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Meet Jerzy! He is a one-and-a-half-year-old, 79 pound beautiful brindle boy! He is good with kids and other dogs. He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated and is heartworm negative. As part of the “Take Home Your MVP” September promotion, we’re participating in with Best Friends No More Homeless […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County 4-H recently presented members with top awards for 2016. From left to right, standing, are Todd Williams – Extension Agent; Melody Miller and Bryan Miller/not pictured – Distinguished Leader Award; Kaitlin Rothbauer – Gold Star Award; Kamryn Adams – Silver Star Award; Sam Kazlow – Gold Star […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Sixth grade students in Mrs. Perkins’ ELAR class at Springer Elementary School recently participated in an “I Am” project. It taught them how to brave enough to let their peers know who they really are and what they’re going through, all while promoting acceptance and appreciation for the unique qualities […]
As the Elections Administrator for Rockwall County I want to take this opportunity to provide some general information about the upcoming election. If you registered to vote through DPS, please verify that your registration has been processed and you are an active voter. Check here to see if you are registered and what precinct you […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept.3, 2016) The Rockwall Yellowjackets almost mounted a comeback in the final game of the Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase on Saturday, but fell just short 34-32 against the Rowlett Eagles. The Jackets trailed going into halftime 24-12 and things got worse to start the second half when Rowlett took the ensuing kickoff 90 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 1, 2016) At their September 19 meeting, the Rockwall City Council will consider adoption of a balanced budget with a 3.1 cent decrease in the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 45.43 cents per $100 of valuation is a decrease from the 48.53 cents adopted in 2016. The Council held […]