Rockwall County, TX (September 16, 2024) – Rockwall County Commissioners recently held meetings to discuss and receive input on the 2025 fiscal year budget. The following includes a summary of frequently asked questions from those recent meetings. What tax rate did the Commissioners Court adopt? The Rockwall County Commissioners Court adopted the no new revenue […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) The Downtown Association is excited to host the Pedal Car Race, a delightful event for children aged 2-5, as part of the Rockwall Rib Rub Run and Roll festivities. Participants will have the opportunity to select from a range of pedal cars, each uniquely decorated by local merchants, and compete […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 12, 2024) – The City of Rockwall, in partnership with First H.E.L.P., is proud to announce the unveiling of Heroes Memorial Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This new memorial is dedicated to honoring first responders and veterans who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived and the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Sept. 11, 2024) In November of 2023, up and coming author, Marissa Miller, released the first book, Beneath the Scarlet Frost, in her adult dark, high fantasy Fallen Reign series. Since then, the novel has garnered high praise from readers, with many calling it, “one of the best books [they] have ever […]
Fate, TX (September 9, 2024) – I had lunch with a dear friend the other day. I’ve been kind of absent lately. I know some of y’all have missed me, you’ve told me so. Some weeks the words seem to well up and pour out. Sometimes, as is happening now, the words are hard to […]
Rockwall, TX (September 9, 2024) – Please join us on Wednesday, September 25th, for our monthly meeting and demo featuring award winning artist Laurie Huff. Laurie will demonstrate her “Abstract Painting in Oil & Cold Wax techniques.” Laurie Huff is one of the most accomplished artists in north Texas and is renowned for her beautiful […]
ROWLETT, TX (September 6, 2024) – The next meeting for Rowlett Reviews Book Club is Tuesday, September 17, 2024 with Holly Stevens presenting Supper with the Crippens by David Smith. Monthly Book Club meetings begin at 9:30am with a variety of refreshments, followed by great book reviews starting at 10:00. The charge for guests is $5.00. Meetings […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 4, 2024) Organized by the Rockwall Police Officer’s Association, the 9th Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids includes a kids’ 50-yard dash, a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1215 TL Townsend Drive. The event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall […]
Earlier this year, Lakeside Leaders awarded Rockwall’s Grace Clinic with a donation for an additional exam room. Photo by BRN Media. ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 3, 2024) Lakeside Leaders is a grass-roots organization of local business leaders who have discovered a unique approach for helping non-profits that are based in Rockwall County. According to Brady Hill, steering […]
Rockwall, TX (August 30, 2024) – Seventy-five Rockwall ISD high school students have earned national recognition from the College Board for their high performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) or Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. This marks the highest number of students from Rockwall ISD to be recognized by the College Board in a […]