Mayor Pruitt addresses citizens of Rockwall

A message from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 6, 2015) I want to thank our outgoing Mayor and County Judge David Sweet for the excitement and leadership he has shown for our city over the past four years.  I also want to thank my fellow councilmen who have worked tirelessly in making Rockwall not […]

Rockwall City Council member Bennie Daniels decides not to run for reelection

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 6, 2015) After careful thought and consideration, Rockwall City Councilmember Bennie Daniels has decided not to run again for Place 3 in the May 2015 City Council election. Mr. Daniels was first elected in 2011 and is currently serving his second term. “It has been an honor serving the citizens of Rockwall. […]

Rock Ridge Assisted Living to host tours, celebration Jan 15

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 6, 2015) Join Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 15 as they celebrate their one year anniversary. Tours will be given. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes its Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Diane Porter as its Ambassador of the Month. Diane Porter, co-owner of Weight Off for Life (now in its 8th year of service with an office in Rockwall) serves as an Independent Certified Health Coach and Regional Director with Take Shape for […]

Meet Eleanor-Haley, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2015) Meet sweet and gorgeous Eleanor-Haley. She is little shy when first meeting people, but once she gets to know you she is very loving. She loves playing with other dogs. She thinks cats are a bit too much fun to play with so, she probably would do best without cats […]

Heath Mayor Pro Tem Justin Holland to seek third term

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 4, 2015) Two-term Heath City Council Member Justin Holland recently announced his intention to run for a third term in the May 2015 election. First elected in 2011, Holland won election with nearly 70% of votes cast in his favor. Both in 2013 and 2014, he was voted by his peers on […]

Rockwall County officials sworn in

Rockwall County officials sworn in

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) Rockwall County began the New Year by swearing in new county officials at the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse. Thank you to John White for sharing these photos and captions from the Jan. 1 ceremonies. Photos by John White. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent entry deadline is Jan 31

Rockwall’s Got Talent entry deadline is Jan 31

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 4, 2014) For the sixth year in a row, Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Rockwall’s Got Talent, a community-wide talent show that puts the fun in fundraising by drawing a variety of performers from across the Metroplex competing for cash prizes. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community Playhouse’s […]

‘Just the facts, ma’am’

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 1, 2015) I can remember countless hours spent as a kid in my pajamas in front of the “boob tube,” as my mother would call it, watching all my childhood Hollywood heroes.  And those heroes of mine always had one thing in common – they were all public servants. There was nothing […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Rockwall Sewing School

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 2, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Rockwall Sewing School, located at 500 Turtle Cove Drive, Suite 107. Rockwall Sewing School is the fun place to sew!  It started in 2009 by Kathlene Backer.  It has beautiful classrooms, fully equipped with computerized sewing machines, […]