(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]
Tornado recovery update from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) On the evening of Dec. 26, 2015 an EF-3 tornado struck Rowlett that damaged hundreds of homes and businesses in Rockwall County. Due to the advanced warning time and rescue actions of first responders, there were no fatalities reported […]
(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Rockwall ISD wants to offer additional services to its families who have been displaced by the tornado. If your children have been displaced, Rockwall ISD can provide free lunch and transportation to your child’s school regardless of your temporary address. To begin coordinating these services, please fill out the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Charlotte is a sweet, older lady who is looking for a lap to call her own. She loves everyone she meets and is hoping someone out there will look past the fact that she can’t see as well as she used to, but recognizes how much love she still […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 4, 2016) Bow Wow Meow Meow BINGO is back on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well Coffee Lounge in Royse City. Play seven games for $5. Sponsored by Royse City Lions Club, Royse City Leo Club and Royse City Rotary Club, the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 3, 2015) It’s not often that one finds a passion and gets to use it in a special way – and for a good cause to boot. But that’s exactly what 17-year-old Rockwall-Heath senior McKenna Blenk gets to do each and every Saturday, using her pianist skills to perform for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Microchips help lost pets find their way home to you and Rockwall Pets wants to make sure you get your pets chipped. Rockwall Pets will host a FREE microchip clinic during their adoption event from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Petco in Rockwall. Regardless of where you live […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Rockwall residents learned all about the new Open Carry law that takes effect today during a special information session put on in mid-December by CARGO (Citizens Association for Responsible Gun Ownership) at The Center in Rockwall. CARGO invited State Senator Bob Hall – who was active in getting the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 31, 2015) As the terrible tornado began to develop just a few days ago, it became evident that my family was in its direct path. I was watching the weather report on the television news and the giant twister was actually on the ground approximately a mile from them. This was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 31, 2015) In June 2015, Dr. Laura Pressley filed an appeal of a district court decision on her contested District 4 Austin City Council runoff race against Greg Casas in December 2014. She noticed election irregularities associated with the tabulation of electronic votes and, as a candidate, she has filed a […]