ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2020) Jonie is a beautiful calico kitty, approximately seven years old, who loves to be loved on. She is super soft and cuddly and longs for a home of her own. You can meet her at Petco in Rockwall anytime the store is open or email us at for more information. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 19, 2020 — The Rockwall Young Republicans will host the state convention of the Texas Young Republican Federation (TYRF) in Rockwall on Sept. 4-6. Tickets are currently available for the 2020 TYRF Annual Convention Gala, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at a cost of $50 per person. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 19, 2020 — The community’s favorite day-long, IBCA-sanctioned barbecue contest will roll into Rockwall on Oct. 2-3. In this year’s 12th Annual Rib, Rub, Run & Roll barbecue cookoff, contestants will fire up their grills to compete in four categories: Jackpot Beans, Half Chicken, Brisket, and Pork Spare Ribs. Awards and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2020 — Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal and District Leadership Team members presented a School Start update to the Board of Trustees. Dr. Villarreal informed the Board of the recent back-to-school registration period where parents across the District selected in-person learning by 62 percent and remote learning by 38 percent. “This […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2020) I absolutely loves to please my people and I knows lots of tricks. I prefer adults and older, dog-savvy kiddos, and I would do best in a home verses an apartment. All those noises in the apartments just make me want to be so nosey. I can be a high anxiety […]
UPDATE (September 7, 2020) In conjunction with The Blessings of Liberty: The U.S. Constitution (a traveling event from Humanities Texas, described below), the community is welcome to enjoy free family-friendly activities in honor of Constitution Day. Join the Rockwall County Historical Foundation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 for crafts and hands-on […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 14, 2020) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is offering a series of FREE virtual or phone-in workshops for self-care. Each series of six workshops covers: Self-testing (select workshops) Exercise Dealing with health worries Healthy eating Dealing with pain & fatigue Problem-solving and MORE! Register today for self-management programs: 800-272-3921. […]
ROWLETT, TX (August 14, 2020) Congratulations to Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and the entire Rowlett community. Today the mayor was appointed to serve on the Executive Board of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). NCTCOG’s Executive Board, composed of 17 locally elected officials, and one ex-officio non-voting member of the legislature, is the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 13, 2020) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is happy to share that The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has a broad range of support services available for family caregivers, including Caregiver Support Coordination, Respite Care, Caregiver Information Services, and Caregiver Counseling. The following are eligibility criteria. The […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2020) The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management released the following official COVID-19 update today. They also shared that Duke University recently released a study that showed thin spandex neck gaiters increase aerosolization of droplets when people speak while wearing them. This could […]