Karting tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

Karting tournament to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (May 29, 2024) The “Blue Tie Guys” of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County invite everyone to join them at the race track as they fight to end child abuse in Rockwall County. The Blue Tie Guys will host a tournament style karting event from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15  […]

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

Severe thunderstorm causes prolonged power outages for Rockwall area

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2024)  — A severe thunderstorm swept through Rockwall, TX this morning, leaving extensive damage and causing significant disruptions. The storm, characterized by high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and lightning, has resulted in widespread power outages and fallen trees. “As of 3 p.m., more than 600,000 homes and businesses are without power. […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Julieann Fleming. Juieann is the daughter of Cherise and Michael Fleming. She currently holds the position of Lieutenant on the officer line and is a three-year member of the team. During her junior year, Julieann served as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the […]

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall, TX (May 24, 2024) – Congratulations to Aron Chaparro from Right at Home Rockwall, Texas, on his recognition as the 2024 Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year! He was selected from thousands of other caregivers for his exemplary commitment to making a difference in the lives of his clients. “I am […]

Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 1

Chandlers Landing Community Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 1

GARDEN TOUR 10am-2pm Saturday, June 1 Rain date scheduled for June 2, 1-4pm ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2024) Nancy Jennison on Southern Cross Drive is getting her garden ready for Chandlers Landing’s 5th Annual Garden Tour on June 1st.  There will be nine gardens on the tour and three “drive by” gardens. Local Rockwall gardeners […]

Republican Women Scholarship Fund awards 2024 recipients

Republican Women Scholarship Fund awards 2024 recipients

Rockwall, TX (May 22, 2024) – Republican Women Scholarship Fund would like to announce their very first recipients, as a 501c3 non-profit organization, of its scholarship award. These outstanding high school students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. The following young women will be a voice in educating and empowering the next generation […]

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy named Royse City Hometown Hero

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy named Royse City Hometown Hero

Rockwall, TX-May 23, 2024 – On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, County Commissioner John Stacy received the “Hometown Hero Award” at the Royse City Chamber Awards Luncheon. The award, presented by Diane Stegall from Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial in Royse City, honors volunteer service within the community. “It was a surprise, but an honor for this […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Madelyn Woodliff

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Madelyn Woodliff

Rockwall, TX (May 22, 2024) – Next up for our Stingerette Senior Spotlight is Madelyn Woodliff. Madelyn is our current Head Junior Varsity Instructor. She is the daughter of Karen and Jason Woodliff and a three-year member of the team. Madelyn was a Junior Varsity Instructor during her junior year and has been on the […]

YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 22, 2024) – Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the 2024 Annual College Scholarship program. Selections for scholarships are based on college entrance scores, high school grades, maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, […]