(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Rockwall County 4-H recently presented members with top awards for 2016. From left to right, standing, are Todd Williams – Extension Agent; Melody Miller and Bryan Miller/not pictured – Distinguished Leader Award; Kaitlin Rothbauer – Gold Star Award; Kamryn Adams – Silver Star Award; Sam Kazlow – Gold Star […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 6, 2016) Sixth grade students in Mrs. Perkins’ ELAR class at Springer Elementary School recently participated in an “I Am” project. It taught them how to brave enough to let their peers know who they really are and what they’re going through, all while promoting acceptance and appreciation for the unique qualities […]
As the Elections Administrator for Rockwall County I want to take this opportunity to provide some general information about the upcoming election. If you registered to vote through DPS, please verify that your registration has been processed and you are an active voter. Check here to see if you are registered and what precinct you […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept.3, 2016) The Rockwall Yellowjackets almost mounted a comeback in the final game of the Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase on Saturday, but fell just short 34-32 against the Rowlett Eagles. The Jackets trailed going into halftime 24-12 and things got worse to start the second half when Rowlett took the ensuing kickoff 90 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 1, 2016) At their September 19 meeting, the Rockwall City Council will consider adoption of a balanced budget with a 3.1 cent decrease in the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 45.43 cents per $100 of valuation is a decrease from the 48.53 cents adopted in 2016. The Council held […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) From the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Rockwall County: As summer is coming to a close with kids in school in Texas, it is still critical to remember children will be spending more time in vehicles including siblings headed to daycare. Parents have lots of responsibilities as the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) The Ambassadors at Buffalo Creek will host their annual golf tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive. This tournament has consistently been a source of fun, camaraderie, and a key fundraiser for the critical assistance agency. New this year, there will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Home Instead Senior Care invited the citizens of Rockwall to join in on their ribbon cutting ceremony at the Rockwall Meals on Wheels facility on Thursday, Aug. 25. After serving the Rockwall community for over a decade, Home Instead recently joined the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce-furthering their commitment to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Beaman has started an e-commerce business, Texan Resolutions, LLC, that provides readers an intelligent, truthful, and logical analysis of American government. Texan Resolutions, LLC conducts its business entirely online although its headquarters is proudly based in Rockwall County. Beaman, the founder and owner of Texan […]