Visit with Rockwall Santa through video chats, benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center

Visit with Rockwall Santa through video chats, benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2020) Visiting with Santa while social distancing is possible this year by booking a video call with Santa. Kids can share their Christmas wishes and see jolly ol’ St. Nick as he prepares for the holiday season. Calls will take place Nov. 1 through Nov. 7. Book them now at rockwallcac.org. A portion […]

Jimmy Kimmel show connects Rowlett resident with man whose life she saved

Jimmy Kimmel show connects Rowlett resident with man whose life she saved

ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — Sixteen years ago, Rowlett resident Shannon Weishuhn donated her bone marrow to 19-year-old Johnathan Dodson of Pennsylvania who was battling leukemia. In late September on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! supported by Baileys, Shannon got to meet the man whose life she saved for the very first […]

Rockwall equestrian wins world title

Rockwall equestrian wins world title

ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — Local equestrian Jessica Blackmon-White of Black Star Sport Horses in Rockwall won a world title at the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Show in Oklahoma City last week. The championship win is the second for Blackmon-White and her first riding the Morgan horse breed, claiming the title […]

Rodeo Goat predicts election outcomes with Biden vs Trump-themed Burger Battle

Rodeo Goat predicts election outcomes with Biden vs Trump-themed Burger Battle

ROCKWALL, TX  —- Rodeo Goat Ice House launches the Burger Battle of the Century on Tuesday, October 20 with the election themed BIDEN BURGER vs. THE Mc.DONALD. The campaign runs through election day on November 3. A Delaware Surf & Turf, The Biden Burger served with blue crab cake, beef tenderloin patty, arugula, beefsteak tomato, […]

Rockwall city council recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Rockwall city council recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2020 — The Rockwall city council proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Rockwall during yesterday’s regular meeting. The council welcomed members of Women In Need, city and state officials, during the proclamation. WIN Executive Director Connie Pettitt spoke to the fact that […]

Update on Marsha’s Happy Haven at Heath’s Terry Park, all abilities playground

Update on Marsha’s Happy Haven at Heath’s Terry Park, all abilities playground

A Playground Focused on Inclusion HEATH, TX (Oct. 19, 2020) Despite pandemic challenges, many good works continue. That includes the tireless efforts by Heath residents, Ginny Jackson and Gini Seely, to bring an inclusive haven where children can play and caregivers can rest to Terry Park. In August 2019, the Heath City Council dedicated a […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse RoundUp to celebrate western heritage, agricultural roots

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse RoundUp to celebrate western heritage, agricultural roots

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 16, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse welcomes everyone to join them in a celebration of our community’s western heritage and agricultural roots. The Possee Roundup event will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Rockwall County’s historic courthouse on the square. Stay tuned for more details to come! […]

Incredible Crush Volleyball Rockwall hosting clinic for new players Oct. 17

Incredible Crush Volleyball Rockwall hosting clinic for new players Oct. 17

ROCKWALL, TX – October 15, 2020 — For those wanting to try their hand at volleyball, Incredible Crush Volleyball Rockwall (6791 State Highway 276) is hosting a $7 clinic for players new to the sport on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 p.m. The one-hour clinic invites 10 new players to come learn volleyball, and is […]

Rockwall ISD staff member wins award with Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts

Rockwall ISD staff member wins award with Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts

ROCKWALL, TX – October 15, 2020 — Texas Voices, edited by Doug Frank, Secondary ELA/LOTE Coordinator for Rockwall ISD, published by the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, has been named as a recipient of the 2020 NCTE Affiliate Newsletter of Excellence Award, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). […]