2020 General Election results in Rockwall County

2020 General Election results in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2020 — The results are in for the 2020 General Election in Rockwall County (100 percent of precincts reporting as of 9:23 p.m.). Seventy-five percent of the 71,435 registered voters in Rockwall County cast ballots in this election (53,828 ballots cast). A total of 68 percent of voters in the […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands seeks community’s aid to fill the food pantry this holiday season

Rockwall County Helping Hands seeks community’s aid to fill the food pantry this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2020 — Rockwall County Helping Hands is calling on the community to help fill up the Food Pantry this holiday season. With the pandemic, the Food Pantry at Helping Hands has seen a significant decrease in food drives to stock its shelves and feed those in need in Rockwall County. […]

Rowlett Chamber seeks awards nominees, Masquerade Ball set for Jan 30

Rowlett Chamber seeks awards nominees, Masquerade Ball set for Jan 30

ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 3, 2020 – Each year the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recognizes several categories of outstanding businesses; it is now time for the 2020 annual awards cycle to begin. Winners will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet on January 30, 2021. The event will have a Masquerade Ball theme. Every […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Caroline Sharp

Rockwall-Heath High School Cheerleader Spotlight: Caroline Sharp

HEATH, TX – November 3, 2020 — Caroline Sharp is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is the daughter of Kris and Lida Sharp and has two brothers, Cade and Jack, who also attend RHHS. Caroline has been a cheerleader for three years and is a two time All American Cheerleader. She has also […]

Downtown Rockwall Sunday Funday Street Dance featuring Emerald City Nov. 15

Downtown Rockwall Sunday Funday Street Dance featuring Emerald City Nov. 15

ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2020 — Enjoy a casual afternoon filled with fun during the Downtown Rockwall Association’s Sunday Funday Street Dance event on the Downtown Square. Starting at 3 p.m., folks can enjoy some friendly competition in a Corn Hole Tournament hosted by the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals of Rockwall group. […]

Angie Smith named Rowlett’s Deputy City Manager

Angie Smith named Rowlett’s Deputy City Manager

ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 2, 2020 – After a nationwide search, City Manager Brian Funderburk has named Angie Smith Deputy City Manager for the City of Rowlett. In this role, Ms. Smith will act as the number two official in city administration and will have executive oversight of the Public Works and Utilities, Parks and […]

Local sixth grader designs T-shirts in support of Rockwall ISD science teacher battling breast cancer

Local sixth grader designs T-shirts in support of Rockwall ISD science teacher battling breast cancer

ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2020 — When local sixth grader Lani Voorhes learned that his former 5th grade science teacher Randi Kerby was diagnosed with breast cancer, he knew he had to do something to show support for his favorite teacher. He called his dad at work to tell him about Ms. Kerby – […]

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas lighted boat parade planned for Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2020) Calling all boaters that want to join a Christmas light boat parade on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Viewing available from Rockwall Harbor Docks at 7 p.m. and Chandlers about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. All boaters are welcome to decorate your boat and join the parade. The boats […]

Rockwall Rabbi looks to connect Jews to their heritage with local Chabad community center

Rockwall Rabbi looks to connect Jews to their heritage with local Chabad community center

ROCKWALL, TX – October 30, 2020 — Meet Moishy Kalmenson, a local Rabbi who along with his wife Chana is looking to create a warm and vibrant Jewish community center for Rockwall County known as a Chabad House. Chabad is a worldwide movement providing Jews all around the world with a place where they can […]