Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – On January 1, 2025, Bobby Gallana and Lorne Liechty will be sworn in as County Commissioners. Gallana will represent Precinct 1, replacing retiring Commissioner Cliff Sevier, and Liechty will represent Precinct 3, replacing retiring Commissioner Dennis Bailey. Cliff Sevier was sworn in on 1/1/2013 and served 12 years on […]
From left: Jeff Skinner, Evan Stokes and Heath Mayor Jeremiah McClure ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2024) – Stoked Out Construction, proudly owned by Evan Stokes, is spreading holiday cheer as the Presenting Sponsor of the highly anticipated “Santa at Standard Service” event. Hosted by Rockwall Toys for Tots, this festive community celebration will take place on […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]
Fate, TX (November 14, 2024) – November 13, 2024, at approximate 10:30pm an armed robbery was reported in the 2100 block of Whispering Sage Blvd. in Royse City. Rockwall County Dispatch quickly broadcast this information to Fate Police Officers. Fate Police Officers observed the involved vehicle within city limits near FM 552 and State Hwy […]
Rockwall, TX – November 14, 2024 – Shane Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall, recently helped host “Bourbon with the Boys,” an evening that raised money for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rockwall County, Texas. “The people of the CAC do the most important and hardest work,” said Hollas, owner of Maaco in Rockwall. “They help […]
Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he’s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips. ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, has turned his passion […]
Rockwall, TX (November, 13, 2024) – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab was recently named Best Nursing Home based on quality scores reviewed by Quality Business Awards USA. The Highland Meadows Health & Rehab culture prioritizes quality care says Bobbi Crocker, Administrator, who just completed her first-year anniversary with the facility. “Having been in the long-term […]
Rockwall, TX (November 13, 2024) – For the second consecutive year, Rockwall High School has received the Silver level of distinction for the College Board AP School Honor Roll. To be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll, a school must meet the following criteria, which are based on research linking AP participation to college […]
Rockwall County, TX (November 13, 2024) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous businesses that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a […]