Meet Rosa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2018) Rosa is a one-year-old Chihuahua looking for her forever home. She loves to prance around. Rosa is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption donation is just $150. Email info@rockwallpets.com today for more information or to meet Rosa! Submitted by Sarah Grubbs. Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week is […]

City of Heath to present Annual Independence Day Parade & Celebration in the Park

Veterans invited to ride on special float (HEATH, TX – May 25, 2018) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live […]

Public meeting Tuesday on proposed FM 549 widening

Proposed project would widen FM 549 to four lanes   (ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2018) TxDOT will hold a public meeting from 6-8pm Tuesday, June 26 on proposed improvements to FM 549 from SH 205 to SH 276 in Rockwall County. The meeting will take place at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellow […]

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Registration underway for Hot Rocks Bike Ride Aug 11 (ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2018) Get ready to ride! The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return Saturday August 11, 2018. You can register online NOW at HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes […]

School supplies drive gives helping hand to kids in need

School supplies drive gives helping hand to kids in need

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 21, 2018) This summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands invites community businesses and organizations to “Take Up the Challenge” and sponsor a local child in need of school supplies. Every summer, Helping Hands holds a friendly competition between local businesses and organizations to provide families in need with school supplies for their […]

Commissioner’s Court approves needs assessment for Rockwall County Jail

Commissioner’s Court approves needs assessment for Rockwall County Jail

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 13, 2018) During its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 12, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court took action on items involving a needs assessment of the Rockwall County Jail and a maintenance agreement for the county’s Interoperability Radio Network. Rockwall County Jail Needs Assessment The Commissioner’s Court held a lengthy discussion involving […]

City council approves Specific Use Permit for Chick-fil-A in north Rockwall

City council approves Specific Use Permit for Chick-fil-A in north Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 19, 2018) North Rockwall residents can look forward to eating more chicken after the city council unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit for a proposed second Chick-fil-A location during its regular meeting on Monday, June 18. The proposed full-service restaurant will be located on the 1.4 acres of land situated at […]

Meet Giggy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 19, 2018) This is Giggy. Isn’t he the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? He is a nine-year-old Pomeranian mix and he’s looking for his very own family. Giggy is sweet and loving, not too needy, house-trained and knows how to use the doggy door. Giggy is neutered, up-to-date on his shots, microchipped […]