Celebration of Life: Services for longtime Rockwall resident Judith Minth Jan 3

Celebration of Life: Services for longtime Rockwall resident Judith Minth Jan 3

Rockwall, TX (December 30, 2024) – Judith Ann Minth, age 83, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on November 28, 2024. Judy was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 20,1941. Parents Leslie and Julia Horvath and brother John Leslie Horvath preceded her in death. Judy is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Ron Minth; […]

Leadership Rockwall class engages in community service and skill building

Leadership Rockwall class engages in community service and skill building

Rockwall, TX (December 27, 2024) –  The December session of Leadership Rockwall provided participants with a unique opportunity to engage directly with local nonprofits and enhance their leadership capabilities. The day focused on service, community impact, and personal development. The morning began at Rockwall County Helping Hands, a vital resource center dedicated to preventing homelessness […]

Meet Cocoa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cocoa, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (December 23, 2024) – Meet Cocoa! This GORGEOUS sweetheart is great with dogs and all people! She is housebroken, crate-trained, and takes treats very gently. Cocoa is 4 years old, weighs 60 pounds, and is current on vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Contact info@rockwallpets.com for more information or to arrange a meet and greet! […]

Welborn Garage of Rockwall provides 729 meals for those in need

Welborn Garage of Rockwall provides 729 meals for those in need

ROCKWALL, TX (December 20, 2024) – This holiday season, Welborn Garage successfully wrapped up an inspiring initiative to support local families in need. Partnering with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), Welborn Garage collected over 1,000 canned goods from customers, translating into 729 meals for families facing food insecurity. Helping Families in Need, One Can at a Time Mike Anderson, owner of Welborn […]

Community members come together to support Lone Star CASA children

Community members come together to support Lone Star CASA children

Lone Star CASA with gifts from members of Lakepointe Church – Kersh Life Group Rockwall, Texas (December 20, 2024) – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, multiple organizations and individuals made generous toy and gift donations to the children served by Lone Star CASA in time for every child in Rockwall and Kaufman to […]

Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall this week

Mobile Food Pantry rolls into Rockwall this week

Rockwall County, TX (December 16, 2024) – The North Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry in partnership with Catholic Charities Dallas arrives Tuesday, December 17 with a second visit on Saturday, December 21. With fresh food for all this is just the right time to help all our neighbors throughout Rockwall County. Now, offering two […]

Meet Boo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Boo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Rockwall, TX (December 16, 2024) – Meet gorgeous Boo! This 4-month old, tailless, love-bug enjoys toys and is very affectionate. Boo can be a little shy at first — but just give him a second to settle in and you’ll reap the rewards of all his love! Boo is current on age-appropriate vaccines, microchipped, FeLV/FIV […]

Rockwall celebrates a magical hometown Christmas

Rockwall celebrates a magical hometown Christmas

Rockwall, TX (December 12, 2024) – The streets of Downtown Rockwall came alive on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for the annual Hometown Christmas, bringing together families, friends, and local businesses for a day full of festive fun and community spirit. Despite the weather challenges, the event was a spectacular success, showcasing the creativity and holiday […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approves legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approves legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session

Rockwall, TX (December 10, 2024) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved Rockwall ISD’s legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session that starts January 14, 2025. District leaders will begin sharing these legislative priorities this month with elected officials representing Rockwall ISD in the state legislature, advocating for the critical funding and support necessary […]

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, December 9

Update from the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, December 9

RISD holiday card winner from Amanda Rochell Elementary Rockwall, TX (December 10, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals and groups for the following accomplishments: o Zoey L., an Amanda Rochell […]