ROCKWALL, TX – November 29, 2021 — Deputies and officers of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office are getting scruffy for a great cause this month as they participate in No Shave November. Those in the agency growing out their beards for the program have donated a minimum of $25 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) Rockwall County Clerk Jennifer Fogg will present valuable information about Rockwall County’s new Property Fraud Alert Service during a free Lunch & Learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall. All community members are welcome and lunch will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — All was merry and bright at this year’s Festival of Trees Gala as the community celebrated Rockwall County Helping Hands amongst beautifully decorated Christmas trees and a candlelight dinner at the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront. The 12th annual event and the biggest fundraiser of the year […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2021 — Local resident Preston Wells almost didn’t take what would end up being the luckiest golf shot of his life. Preston, his dad Dennis, and his friend George Beasley made up one of the golfing teams at the Patriot PAWS Annual Golf Tournament held in September at the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2021) Last Friday afternoon at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Yesterday, several senior clients of Meals on Wheels were delighted to receive Thanksgiving turkeys and all the ingredients needed to prepare delicious side dishes, thanks to food donations collected by members of the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. As part of the their annual community food drive, the YMCA reached […]
Dallas, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) — Saralyn Hanford has accepted the invitation as Chair of the third annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the prestigious Verona Villa located in Frisco, TX. This year’s […]
Rockwall, Texas – November 22, 2021 – Have you been wondering about the status of the statue commemorating the discovery of the rock wall for which our city was named? Since the last update, there have been a lot of efforts behind the scenes, including computer digitizing and prep work at the foundry. Now the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2021) – November is National Adoption Month, and Lone Star CASA is celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption on Nov. 10 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. “As advocates for the best interest of children in foster care, we […]