Virtual Duck Pluck: Rockwall’s Rubber Duck Regatta re-imagined

Virtual Duck Pluck: Rockwall’s Rubber Duck Regatta re-imagined

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) The Virtual Duck Pluck, presented by Southwest Kia-Rockwall, is 2020 duck season’s answer to celebrating safely during a pandemic while raising funds to benefit the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Duck “adoptions” are underway at rockwallduckrace.org, where you can “adopt” a duck (or a whole flock […]

Couple reunited: Rockwall health and rehab center welcomes first visitor in six months

Couple reunited: Rockwall health and rehab center welcomes first visitor in six months

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2020) Mrs. Peterson, a resident at Highland Meadows Health and Rehab in Rockwall, received a long-awaited embrace from her husband this morning as the facility opened its doors for Essential Caregiver Visitation – the first time in six months. Highland Meadows, located at 1870 John King Blvd., has remained COVID-19 free […]

Bubbles & Bags 2020 goes virtual, exceeds expectations for Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

Bubbles & Bags 2020 goes virtual, exceeds expectations for Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (September 24, 2020) Last year at this time, Bubbles & Bags organizers never anticipated that a global pandemic would disrupt plans for an even bigger and better Designer Purse BINGO celebration in 2020. After all, the 2019 fundraiser was such a success that tickets sold out within hours and more than 600 party-goers […]

Ain’t Life Grand-ish: Head to historic Boyd Farm for unique spin on Rockwall Meals on Wheels’ annual gala

Ain’t Life Grand-ish: Head to historic Boyd Farm for unique spin on Rockwall Meals on Wheels’ annual gala

ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2020) Planning a fundraiser in the midst of a pandemic has its challenges, but for Development Director Maureen Cook, turning obstacles into opportunities is what she does best – especially when she has the support of gala committee co- chairs Amy Lawrence and Tracey Landry. Produced by BRN Media. Meals on Wheels […]

Rockwall ranks in top 4 of Money’s ‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ list

Rockwall ranks in top 4 of Money’s ‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ list

MONEY announces the 2020 BEST PLACES TO LIVE in the U.S., as the pandemic prompts a shift away from urban living  ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2020 – Following its inaugural list of the Best Mortgage Lenders of 2020, Money – the digital destination for personal finance and news – announces its annual ranking of […]

American Pickers to film in Texas: Will your collection get ‘picked’?

American Pickers to film in Texas: Will your collection get ‘picked’?

Mike, Frank and their team seek rare antiques, unique collectibles ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2020 – Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in November. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we […]

Heath DPS Officers Receive Public Safety Commendation Award

Heath DPS Officers Receive Public Safety Commendation Award

HEATH, TX (September 18, 2020) During the September 8 City Council meeting, Interim DPS Chief Brandon Seery presented the Heath DPS B Shift with a Public Safety Commendation Award for their swift action on August 18 to rescue 15 individuals comprised of women, men and children whose boat had capsized 200 yards off the shore […]

Stretch of Interstate 30 through Rockwall to commemorate Congressman Ralph Hall

Stretch of Interstate 30 through Rockwall to commemorate Congressman Ralph Hall

  ROCKWALL, TX (September 16, 2020) Signs will soon be going up on a stretch of Interstate Highway 30 through Rockwall, designating it Ralph M. Hall Highway from the Dallas County line, to Hunt County. “Congressman Hall was beloved in Texas and in Washington because he put others before himself,” said David Sweet, Rockwall County […]