ROCKWALL, TX – December 23, 2020 — In a regular meeting on Dec. 22, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court unanimously accepted the resignation of the county’s Local Health Authority, Dr. Jamie Metcalf-Kelly, effective Dec. 29, 2020. Metcalf-Kelly has served as the Rockwall County Health Authority since July. In her letter of resignation addressed to the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2020 —Two years ago, Xavier Cunningham – a 24-year-old with special needs who’s high functioning – came into the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to apply for a membership. Xavier had been in and out of foster care since he was three years old, and was at the time living […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Dec. 22, 2020 – First United Methodist Church Rockwall, First United Methodist Church of Royse City, and First United Methodist Church of Heath – in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank – will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, December […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 22, 2020 — During their regular meeting this morning, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized retiring Sheriff Harold Eavenson and County Clerk Shelli Miller for their years of service to the community. Eavenson served for 20 years as the Rockwall County Sheriff, and a total of nearly 60 years in law […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 21. 2020 — RCP is pleased to announce the RCP at RCP 2021 Workshop for grades 1st through 4th and 5th through 8th. The workshops will provide 10-classes of curriculum on the basic elements of acting and will culminate in a performance for family and friends. **MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL CHILDREN […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 21, 2020 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 2021 Board of Directors. The Chamber’s Board of Directors represents the best cross-section of its Partners and the Rockwall business community. The Board oversees the Chamber’s mission to “Make everyday extraordinary for business in Rockwall while maintaining […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — Dallas Symphony Orchestra brass members serenaded Rockwall with a surprise concert from aboard a boat in Lake Ray Hubbard on Dec. 17. The trombone quartet, calling themselves The DSO Tromboats, performed Christmas music while cruising in a pontoon boat decorated with Christmas lights at The Harbor Rockwall. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — On Dec. 17, the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 held a memorial ceremony to celebrate the lives of its members who passed away this year. The public event was held at the Veterans Memorial outside the Rockwall County Courthouse (1111 E Yellow Jacket Ln.). The passing members’ […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — With the global pandemic comes many a hardship for local small businesses and charities as they continue to do all they can to stay afloat. Those circumstances have created a need within the community that’s far greater than it ever has been before; But they have also brought […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 17, 2020 – Join the Rockwall Police Officer Association for the 5th Annual Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run plus Santa Dash and Virtual Race on Saturday, Dec. 19, at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The event – hosted by PlayTri DFW – supports the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County and […]