Chocolate Indulgence event to benefit Women in Need

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and chocolate at the annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraising event benefiting Women in Need. The event will be from 6:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Live entertainment will be provided by Davis & Rose. There will also be a […]

Rep. Ratcliffe on State of the Union: Another Disappointment

(WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016) – In response to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement: “To no surprise, the president’s speech tried to gloss over seven years of failed policies that have made life more difficult for the 700,000 Texans I represent.  His final State of the Union […]

Heath honors retiring Sergeant T.K. Kneedler

(HEATH, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Last night, the City Council said “thank you and farewell” to DPS Sergeant T.K. Kneedler, who is retiring after serving the City for 19 years. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented Sergeant Kneedler with a proclamation that declared January 12, 2016, as “T.K. Kneedler Day in Heath” in recognition of his […]

Rockwall Reagan Day 2016 to feature Congressman Trey Gowdy

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2016) Tickets are available now for the Rockwall County Republican Party’s 2016 Reagan Day Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Congressman Trey Gowdy (SC-4) will be the keynote speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction and photos. “Trey is a conservative […]

Candidate Forum Feb 2 at Rockwall County Courthouse

Candidate Forum Feb 2 at Rockwall County Courthouse

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Rockwall County voters are encouraged to attend a free Candidate Forum on February 2  for the 4th Congressional District and 33rd State House elections.  Presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall, located in the Rockwall […]

Watch Party Jan 27 for Idol contestant from Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The community is welcome to come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, a vocal coach at the Schoolof Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week, Part 1. He impressed the judges and earned his ticket to Hollywood with his unique rendition of Phantom of the Opera. Also […]

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Here’s Willow! Willow is a sweet but shy two-year-old girl looking for a family to love. She takes some time getting to know new humans, so a home without small children might be best. She has a look all her own with a gorgeous brindle coat and adorable underbite. […]

Rockwall Reading for Adults program to host tutor training

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) – The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults (RFA), will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 15 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation announces Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission present the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2016, which features programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at Rockwall’s historic downtown courthouse, on the second Friday of the month unless otherwise noted*. These events […]