Soroptimist Rockwall presents distinguished Ruby Award, installs officers

Soroptimist Rockwall presents distinguished Ruby Award, installs officers

ROCKWALL, TX (July 14, 2020) Patricia Mejia, President and CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, was honored last night with the prestigious Ruby Award by Soroptimist Rockwall, the local chapter of an international organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in our community and […]

Rockwall resident’s neighborhood prayer box offers much-needed hope during COVID-19 pandemic

Rockwall resident’s neighborhood prayer box offers much-needed hope during COVID-19 pandemic

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 13, 2020) Back in April when the COVID-19 pandemic started forcing many to quarantine in their homes, Rockwall resident Rhonda Moore was called by her faith to create a flyer box offering those in her neighborhood the gift of prayer during the hardship and uncertainty surrounding the virus. The box encourages […]

Candidly Curtis: Sweet Saturday Adventure at Honey’s in Rockwall

Candidly Curtis: Sweet Saturday Adventure at Honey’s in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2020 – Our Candidly Curtis team shares their adventure at Honey’s Shaved Ice.  “We apologize for the wind! New mic is on the way to replace this one! Sorry friends! Cheers! Don’t forget to subscribe! We will be giving some goodies away when we reach 💯 Special thanks to C+C Boutique and Alibell […]

City Council hears request for name change of pool, request from BLM Rockwall for memorial

City Council hears request for name change of pool, request from BLM Rockwall for memorial

ROCKWALL, TX (July 9, 2020) – During the Monday, July 6 meeting of the Rockwall City Council, Dwight Dabney, son of the late Ruby Jewel Dabney, along with surviving family members and friends, brought forth a petition comprising more than 1,300 signatures requesting a name change for Rockwall’s pool at Gloria Williams Park (known as […]

SERVE by Hallie B. in Rockwall launches ‘Dreamers Collide’ for local female business owners

SERVE by Hallie B. in Rockwall launches ‘Dreamers Collide’ for local female business owners

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 9, 2020) SERVE by Hallie B has expanded and officially reopened its doors on July 1st with a brand revamp that has changed SERVE’s course to not only offer ethical and sustainable fashion, but to also support numerous local small businesses indefinitely who have all been trying to stay afloat amidst […]

Historical Foundation exhibit at Bailey House pays tribute to Rockwall as ‘Wedding Capital of Texas’

Historical Foundation exhibit at Bailey House pays tribute to Rockwall as ‘Wedding Capital of Texas’

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 7, 2020)  Did you know Rockwall was once known as the Wedding Capital of Texas? In the 1940s and 50s, a marriage license could be obtained at all hours of the night –  thanks to a local doctor who kept his practice open late to provide blood tests, and a night watchman […]

State Fair of Texas officially canceled for 2020 season

State Fair of Texas officially canceled for 2020 season

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2020) The State Fair of Texas is officially canceled this year in light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in North Texas. The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors made the decision to vote against opening the fair this year in light of the recent spike in COVID-19 […]

Fair winds and following seas: Rockwall remembers life and legacy of Captain Scott Self

Fair winds and following seas: Rockwall remembers life and legacy of Captain Scott Self

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2020) Sail With Scott founder and former Rockwall mayor Scott Self passed away on June 30th. Scott succumbed to complications with cancer while on hospice at his home at the age of 70. To call Scott an experienced sailor would be an understatement. He first learned at the young age […]