Front Steps Project: local photographer, families take steps to raise funds for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels 

Front Steps Project: local photographer, families take steps to raise funds for Rockwall County Meals on Wheels 

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 15, 2020) With social distancing in place due to COVID-19,  local photographer Destiny Wanamaker has found a creative way to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community while virtually connecting friends and neighbors through photos. Wanamaker is offering five-minute family portrait sessions of residents on their front porches, […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 Relief Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas launches fundraising campaign for COVID-19 Relief Fund

Raising funds to do Whatever It Takes for youth, families, and communities (ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020)  Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas announced today a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in the Commerce, Greenville, and Rockwall areas. In times of tragedy and crisis, Boys & Girls Clubs have stepped up […]

Schlotzsky’s Rockwall offering free meals to local first responders April 20

Schlotzsky’s Rockwall offering free meals to local first responders April 20

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 15, 2020) Schlotzsky’s Rockwall, located at 706 I-30 East, will be offering a free meal to all members of the Rockwall and Heath police departments, fire departments, and EMT personnel in uniform on Monday, April 20, 2020. “We here at Schlotzsky’s Rockwall appreciate the services and sacrifices rendered by all of […]

County Judge David Sweet gives update on COVID-19 during Rockwall Chamber of Commerce video conference

County Judge David Sweet gives update on COVID-19 during Rockwall Chamber of Commerce video conference

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2020) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed an update yesterday from Rockwall County Judge David Sweet on the COVID-19 pandemic in a video conference. Sweet provided the following updated numbers related to the virus outbreak in the state: 133,226 tests have been administered statewide 13,906 confirmed positive cases of […]

Rockwall sixth grader makes face masks with 3D printer

Rockwall sixth grader makes face masks with 3D printer

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2020) Hays Elementary sixth grader Luke LaGrange has been making face masks for first responders using 3D printing technology. After first discovering 3D printing in his fourth grade class, Luke became fascinated by the technology. He received his very own 3D printer for Christmas, and has been using it to […]

Senior Spotlight: Angela Garza, home school student

Senior Spotlight: Angela Garza, home school student

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Angela Garza has been homeschooling in Rockwall since the 8th grade. She belongs to a local homeschool co-op, Kings Harvest Homeschool Collective. Angela has been taking college courses at Eastfield College and Richland College through a homeschool program, Dallas County Collegiate Academy. She will not only have her high school […]

City of Rockwall provides modified access for Planning and Zoning work session

City of Rockwall provides modified access for Planning and Zoning work session

Rockwall, Texas – April 14, 2020 – The City of Rockwall continues to provide its full range of services to residents while taking recommended precautions. The Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission will modify the activities for their work session meeting on Tuesday, April 14. Consistent with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order and CDC recommended guidelines for […]

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet amends Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s order until April 30

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet amends Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s order until April 30

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2020) Rockwall County Judge David Sweet has amended the current Stay at Home Order to reflect Governor Abbott’s current order until April 30th. Some key changes include: – updates to the definitions of essential businesses and essential services to be in line with federal guidelines. Here is a link to […]