Mayors in Rockwall County, including Heath Mayor Kelson Elam, have joined their counterparts statewide in asking Governor Gregg Abbott to avoid a probable double digit property tax increase for Texas property owners by adopting the 2019 property tax valuations for the year 2020. The Mayors also asked that any newly developed property that was not […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2020) Bring home the flavor of New Orleans this Easter with a chef-inspired, Cajun Family Dinner Deal – available for curbside pick-up this Saturday or Sunday from Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall. Easter Weekend Family Dinner Deal Serves 4-6 Pick up Saturday or Sunday Limited supply – call now! […]
Lily Garcia is a senior at Royse City High School where she is involved in theatre, debate, choir, and IGNITE. During her senior year, Lily has shown amazing leadership skills as a thespian officer, Laughing Llamas improv troupe manager, and debate team captain. She starred as Miss Hannigan in RCHS’s production of Annie, and directed […]
Important Message from Rockwall Farmers Market: We expect many of you are aware of Governor Abbott’s “Executive Order”, which remains in effect as of now through April 30, 2020. The order states necessary precautions must be maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and minimize in person contact with people who are not from the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2020) Cole McMahan, Senior at Rockwall High School, will be attending Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Cole will be a scholarship athlete for the Crimson Storm, playing the same position he played for the 2019 State Semifinalist Rockwall Yellowjackets for the past two years as a starter, middle linebacker. Cole […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 5, 2020) Ashley Putman is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and president of the Architecture Club. Ashley is in the top 10 of her graduating class, and was a member of the RHHS Varsity volleyball team the last two […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2020) April is designated as National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, and as the Rockwall County community finds creative ways to #GoBlueForKids through blue ribbons on mailboxes, car antennas and online promotions, here’s one more more way to show support. With a $10 donation to the CAC, you can […]
When the staff at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall learned that one of its senior members, Sue N., was having trouble meeting her basic needs, like buying groceries, they knew it was time to come together and support a member of the Y community in more ways than one. “As a charity organization, we rely […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency. It is normal to experience stress, anxiety, grief and worry during and after crisis. If you or someone you […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 outbreaks, the following municipalities have postponed their May 2, 2020 elections: Rockwall ISD Royse City ISD City of McLendon-Chisholm City of Rowlett, Texas City of Fate (The cities of Heath & Rockwall did not have an election scheduled.) In […]