Rockwall ISD elementary teacher receives grant from Bimbo Bakeries

Rockwall ISD elementary teacher receives grant from Bimbo Bakeries

Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2024) – Teacher Julie Byrnes at Billie Stevenson Elementary received a $300 grant from local Bimbo Bakeries this week. The Bimbo Bakeries team, along with their mascot Osito, visited Dr. Byrnes’s classroom to present her with a check and lots of baked goods and snacks. Mrs. Byrnes said the donation will […]

Mark your calendar for National Seed Swap Day

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 5, 2024) Join Rockwall County Master Gardeners for their first annual community-wide National Seed Swap Day event, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Rockwall Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Save, package and label your seeds for swapping. All are welcome! Seeds may be store-bought or […]

Best Christmas Pageant Ever opens November 22 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Best Christmas Pageant Ever opens November 22 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Rockwall, TX (November 5, 2024) – Rockwall Community Playhouse, your hometown theater (and a qualified 501c3), located at 609 E. Rusk St. in Rockwall has an amazing show coming up for the holiday season.  Tickets may be purchased on the theater’s website, RockwallCommunityPlayhouse.org.  But they are going fast!!  So, get you tickets now! Best Christmas […]

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

New Director of Community Supervision and Corrections in Rockwall County adult probation

Back row left to right: Judge David Rakow and Judge Brett Hall. Front row left to right: Judge Stephani Woodward, Ashley Bellows, and Judge J. Brian Williams Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – On November 1, the Honorable Brett Hall, District Court Judge of the 382nd District Court, officially swore in Ashley Bellows as the […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” Program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

Meet Willow, Blue Ribbon News pet of the week

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – Meet Willow! This perfect-sized girl weighs 39 pounds and is 3-years old. She is all-around an amazing pup! Willow walks well on a leash and is good with dogs of all sizes and humans of all ages. She’s not aggressive with cats, but she gets fixated on them, so […]

Matthew Scott, City of Rockwall Municipal Court judge named to national organization

Matthew Scott, City of Rockwall Municipal Court judge named to national organization

Rockwall, TX (November 1, 2024) – Matthew R. Scott, partner with Scott Gilmore Thompson PLLC, and presiding judge of the City of Rockwall Municipal Court, has been elected to membership in ABOTA, the American Board of Trial Advocates. ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to the preservation and promotion […]

Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announces update to 9th annual Santa Cops 4 Kids

Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announces update to 9th annual Santa Cops 4 Kids

Rockwall, TX (October 31, 2024) – Rockwall Police Officer’s Association announced a location change for the Santa Cops 4 Kids 5k & Fun Run. Due to construction at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, the annual event will now take place at Harry Myers Park. The event, which raises funds and awareness for Women in Need and […]

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Take a Break: Caregiver support & respite services available in Rockwall County and surrounding areas

Rockwall County, TX (October 30, 2024) – If you take care of someone who is older or who has a disability, you are a caregiver. Respite care, where someone else looks after your loved one while you take a break, is a great way for you to take some time for yourself. Taking time for […]