New members welcome at Rockwall Democratic Party meeting Aug 16th

ROCKWALL, TC. (August 11, 2014) The Rockwall Democrats will meet Saturday, August 16th  at Harry Myers Community Center beginning at 9 am. 815 E. The meeting will include a Battleground Texas-Team Rockwall report on the ongoing phone banks and block walks.  There will also be a discussion on the proposed Blackland Corridor Toll Road through Rockwall […]

Meet Paul, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2014) Ready for some fun and games? Paul is a happy young pup who loves to play. He’s especially good at brain teasers, because he’s eager to show his intelligence. But his specialty is showing off his good looks. Take one good look at Paul, and you’ll see everything you need […]

WFAA Athlete of the Week from Rockwall High

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2014) Congratulations to Chris Poncinie! The Rockwall High School soccer star has been selected as Athlete of the Week by WFAA Channel 8. Chris was 1st team all-district and the Team Defensive Player-of-the-Year. He filmed his spot this week and it will air September 14 at 10:35 pm. Submitted by Shawn […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes newest member Integrus Electric

ROWLETT,TX. (August 8, 2014) On August 7, 2014 the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed their newest member Integrus Electric, LTD owner Tammy and David Fudge with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Chamber building. Integrus Electric offers their customers the highest quality electrical service in the industry by employing the most knowledgeable, professional and […]

‘The truth about who killed John F. Kennedy and why’

Author, historian Jim Gatewood presents theory on Kennedy’s assassination to Rock Ridge residents ROCKWALL, TX (August 7, 2014) Last week, Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care residents were treated to an inside scoop on the assassination of John F. Kennedy by author and historian Jim Gatewood. Gatewood addressed a dining room packed with attentive […]

TxDOT awards $9.3M contract for Horizon Road widening

ROCKWALL, TX (August 8, 2014) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and address congestion, the Texas Department of Transportation approved a contract award for construction to widen FM 3097 (Horizon Road) in Rockwall. The contract for $9.3 million was awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company. The project includes widening the current road from […]

Open House at Rockwall Helping Hands to honor Margo Nielsen’s 25 years of service

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2014) Rockwall County Helping Hands will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, August 28 to celebrate Executive Director Margo Nielsen’s 25th anniversary with the agency.  The public is encouraged to come by Helping Hands that day to honor Margo and thank her for all she […]

Shepherd’s Place Preschool now enrolling at FUMC Royse City

ROYSE CITY, TX (August 6, 2014) Enrollment is underway for Shepherd’s Place Preschool at First United Methodist Church in Royse City. Space is limited. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there are three age-appropriate classes to choose from: a two-year-old class; a three-year-old class; and a four-year-old […]

Boys & Girls Club Talent Show amazes judges

Entertaining musical, dance performances prominent in annual BGC talent show ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (August 6, 2014) Kids of the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County put on a marvelous display of singing, dancing and musical flair during the BGCRC’s annual talent show on Tuesday night. The 10-act display had the sizeable audience within the BGCRC […]