Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – Layla here! I’m your average girl that loves to catch a good chick flick on the couch or go for walks with my hoomans. I love to play with my furry friends too. It’s ok if you don’t have another dog though, I can be your bestie too. I’m […]
Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – One Rockwall County community event stands out every September – the Rockwall ISD and Toyota of Rockwall I30 Classic Pack the Pantry competition. The food drive benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands is an annual event centered around the rival football game between Rockwall High School Yellow Jackets and Heath […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 22, 2023 — Our latest print edition is on its way to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our October issue right now by clicking the cover image below. The print edition delivers to about 17,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall County, highlighing hometown good news and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2023) This week, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Stacey Christian Owens to fifty (50) years in the penitentiary after Owens pled guilty to five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Owens, 49, was arrested in July of 2022 after officers and detectives with the Rockwall Police Department executed a […]
Garland, TX – [September 19, 2023] – The Garland Independent School District (GISD) is thrilled to announce that Herfurth Elementary School has been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. Department of Education officially announced this on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. A Legacy of Excellence The Garland Independent School District has a storied […]
Rockwall, TX (September 19, 2023) – Snowy is a beautiful Tabby and Snowshoe Siamese mix. She is shy at first but loves to being petted and loved on, so she comes around! Snowy is fine with being held for short periods, but she prefers laying in someone’s lap while getting petted. She has been around […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 14, signaling the commencement of construction of its new home and headquarters, where each of the agency’s services will be united on one site. The event, held at 950 Williams St. (their Thrift store location), was attended by local dignitaries, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 15, 2023) Lakeside Leaders, formerly known as 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall, gathered for their first meeting of 2023 and were joined by eight local nonprofits at Standard Service on Thursday, September 14. Lakeside Leader members and local nonprofit representatives met and three of the nonprofits in attendance were randomly selected to […]
Rockwall, TX (September 14, 2023) – The 17th Annual Helping Hands Golf Tournament, held on September 8th, 2023, was a resounding success, bringing together golf enthusiasts and supporters of a great cause. Hosted at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, this year’s tournament featured an exciting Ryder Cup format, pitting the Black Team against the Blue Team […]
Rowlett, TX (September 13, 2023) – September is Hunger Action Month. Unfortunately, the number of people who need assistance with food continues to grow in our community. In fact, over 27% of children under 18 in Dallas County live in households that have experienced food insecurity in the past year. We need your help to […]