Lone Star CASA Volunteer Information Sessions set

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2018) CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care.  It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one of these children is in a safe, permanent home in a timely manner. […]

City council tables public hearing on proposed brewery in downtown Rockwall

City council tables public hearing on proposed brewery in downtown Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 17, 2018) After a lengthy discussion during its July 16th meeting, the Rockwall city council decided to table the public hearing on the Specific Use Permit for the proposed Siren Rock Brewing Company in the downtown district. The proposed brewery would be located directly across the street from City Hall, just […]

Interstate Wire Company coming to Rockwall Technology Park

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 11, 2019) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is pleased to announce that Interstate Wire Company, Inc will be relocating its manufacturing, distribution, and corporate office operations to Rockwall. Interstate Wire plans to build a 243,000 square foot facility on 11 acres at the corner of Observation Trail and Innovation Drive in […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary installs new officers, club president

Rockwall Noon Rotary installs new officers, club president

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2018) The Rockwall Noon Rotary installed its new officers and welcomed its next president for the coming year during the club’s meeting on Thursday, July 5. Congrats to the following Rotarians who were inducted into their new roles for the club for 2018-2019: President – David Loftis Immediate Past President […]

Special Birth Announcement: precious puppy overload!

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 19, 2018) Rockwall Pets pulled sweet Alexa from Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center in June  to go on a transport to another rescue out of state. We then discovered she was pregnant so she couldn’t go. Our amazing friend and foster, Jennifer Peters, stepped up to foster her. She happens to […]

Rockwall LULAC welcomes Dr. Leonardo Ledezma and Ericka Ledferd July 24

Rockwall LULAC welcomes Dr. Leonardo Ledezma and Ericka Ledferd July 24

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 19, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will host two of the community’s public education experts at its July 24, 2018, meeting. Dr. Leonardo Ledezma, a member of the Superintendent’s Strategic Planning Committee for the Rockwall Independent School District, and Ms. Ericka Ledferd, a long-time educator from Royse […]

Rockwall native completes congressional internship in Rep. Ratcliffe’s Washington office

(July 17, 2017) WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) congratulated Rockwall native, Emma Bishop, today for her successful completion of a congressional internship in his Washington office this summer. Bishop graduated from Rockwall High School in 2017 and will enter her sophomore year at The University of Texas at Dallas in the fall. Rep. John Ratcliffe […]

Meet Meg, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 17, 2018) Are you looking for something to complete your life?  Maybe for a sweet, cute and cuddly someone with pretty brown fur? Meg loves new people, belly rubs and smooches. For more information about Meg email Rockwall Pets at info@rockwallpets.com. She is up-to date on shots, spayed, microchipped and comes with a […]

Commissioners Court selects nominee to serve on Rockwall County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

Commissioners Court selects nominee to serve on Rockwall County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2018) During its July 10 regular meeting, the Commissioners Court unanimously approved to submit former County Judge Jerry Hogan as its nominee to the Rockwall County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, to serve in place of Lowell English who resigned after 15 years of service on the CAD Board. […]