Mayoral proclamation recognizes JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was honored during Monday’s City Council meeting as Rockwall Mayor David Sweet officially proclaimed Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 as JER Chilton YMCA Recognition Day in Rockwall. The Y provides sports programs for over 2,300 local children annually, including its swimming program which teaches over […]

Rockwall Mayor proclaims Oct 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week

ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet recognized the week of Oct. 23-31, 2014 as Red Ribbon Week in Rockwall during Monday’s City Council meeting. Red Ribbon Week, part of the National Red Ribbon Campaign of the National Family Partnership (NFP), will be celebrated in every community across America to help combat drug […]

Rockwall County Commissioners Court, Transportation Consortium say ‘vote YES’ to Proposition One

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 21, 2014) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court and the Rockwall County Transportation Consortium, which is made up of the county and all the cities in the county, recently announced their unanimous support for Proposition One on the November 4 ballot. This position was explained at a press conference yesterday, and their […]

Meet Gypsy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (October 20, 2014) You’re looking at a very special little dog. Gypsy is sweetness personified. She’s 12 years old and has limited vision, but that doesn’t stop her from having a positive outlook on life. Her aim is to snuggle up close so she can give you all the love she has. You […]

Date, venue changed for world record-setting ice bucket challenge in Rockwall

Date, venue changed for world record-setting ice bucket challenge in Rockwall

UPDATE (October 16, 2014) The Guiness World Record ALS Ice Bucket Challenge attempt has grown to the point that the original time and location has been changed to accommodate more people.  NEW DETAILS:  Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087  ORIGINAL […]

US Open Triathlon, collegiate competition filled with ‘great energy’ in Rockwall, Heath

ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (October 17, 2014) Hundreds of residents and visitors to the city of Rockwall were at the Harbor bright and early last Sunday morning to cheer on the triathletes and participants of the U.S. Open Triathlon, hosted by the cities of Rockwall and Heath. The somewhat chilly morning gave way to mostly-clear skies […]

NCTCOG announces recommendations for Blacklands Corridor/Toll Road Project

October 17, 2014 – Staff at the North Central Texas Council of Governments have finalized a recommendation for the Mobility 2035 – 2014 Amendment, and they are not proposing to add the Blacklands toll road known as Northeast Gateway to the financially constrained Metropolitan Transportation Plan and associated air quality conformity analysis. Instead, staff are […]