Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 Project Ribbon Cutting & Open House May 2

Reveal of ‘Information Hubs’ presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Class of 2018 Mission:  Providing a solution for Rockwall County residents in the midst of crisis     (ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 will reveal its class project during a Ribbon Cutting & Open House event on Wednesday, […]

Nominations being accepted for Older Americans Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County welcomes nominations as it prepares for the upcoming Older Americans Day Celebration, set for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five City Mayors, City government, and individuals nominate […]

Commissioners Court honors Veteran Services Officer for Rockwall County

Commissioners Court honors Veteran Services Officer for Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 2, 2018) During its regular meeting last week, Rockwall County Commissioners Court presented Veteran Services Officer Linda Flannery with a Certificate of Appreciation for her efforts in supporting and advocating for military veterans. Flannery, who served in the US Navy from 1984-1997, was appointed by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court to […]

Commissioners Court recognizes Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Rockwall County

Commissioners Court recognizes Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2018) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court joined Lone Star CASA and the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in recognizing the month of April 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Rockwall County. During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on March 27, Rockwall County Judge David Sweet read […]

Brigade helps butterfly awareness take flight in Rockwall

Brigade helps butterfly awareness take flight in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 28, 2018) April showers bring May flowers and, thanks to the efforts of a group of local butterfly enthusiasts, beautiful butterflies. Around 40 to 50 active volunteers with the group who call themselves the Butterfly Brigade have been hard at work transforming four areas in Rockwall into gorgeous butterfly gardens laden […]

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 15

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 15

Tickets selling fast at DodiesCrawfishFest.com (ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2018) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual fundraising event, presented by Dodie’s Cajun Diner, […]

Paddle boarding for Patriot PAWS

Paddle boarding for Patriot PAWS

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) There are those who will stand up for a good cause, and then there’s Aaron Gonzalez, a 32-year-old Austin, Texas native who will undertake a 400+ mile stand up paddle board journey in support of Rockwall-based nonprofit Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. Gonzalez will launch this intense adventure dubbed “Paddle […]

Rotary honors first responders

Rotary honors first responders

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 26, 2018) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, March 22. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]

Free Outdoor Fitness Court opens in Fate

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 24, 2018) The Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Fitness Court officially opened at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate this morning. This free outdoor gym – designed for ages 14 and up and all ability levels – features seven movement stations (core, squats, push, pull, lunge, bend, and agility) to be completed in […]

New bar brings wine and art together at lakeside venue

New bar brings wine and art together at lakeside venue

Spinnaker Wine and Art Bar to host First Wine and Art Party on March 23 (ROCKWALL, TX — March 5, 2018) The Landing at Chandler’s and the Rockwall Art League are partnering up to bring a one-of-a-kind wine and art bar to the Rockwall community. The Spinnaker Wine and Art Bar will hold its First […]