(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 25, 2020) Save the date! The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse has been a staple of Rockwall County communities since 1991. The group is made up of a wide variety of citizens from all types of backgrounds and occupations. They are businessmen, medical professionals, community leaders, horse trainers, pastors, ranchers, lawyers […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 24, 2020) At an early age, Rockwall High School graduate Triniti Franklin found a truly inspiring passion for caring and encouraging others. Triniti was the reigning 2018 -2019 Teen All World Beauties U.S., where her platform was bringing awareness to sex trafficking. She has ministered to young girls in Belize that […]
Here’s a digital look at our June/July “Back to Business” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza Getti, […]
Safety of Citizens, Employees and Customers Top Priority in “Opening Heath” (HEATH, TX – June 23, 2020) As the global COVID-19 pandemic became local in March, the Heath City Council and Heath Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC) moved swiftly to bring aid to Heath businesses. On April 1, the Council […]
“At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of the vulnerable population we serve, and that of our dedicated volunteers, Board of Directors and hard-working staff,” said Margie VerHagen, MOWSS Executive Director. That is why at a time when many local businesses are re-opening, […]
(FATE, TX – June 16, 2020) The Fate City Council recently approved an economic development agreement with J&K Land Development, LLC for the purchase of real property in the heart of downtown Fate. On the property, J&K will build Sauce & Vine, an Italian-inspired, family restaurant that will anchor the downtown and provide full-service restaurant […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 15, 2020) The City of Rockwall’s Fourth of July parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 4 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. The route will go north on Townsend, left on Boydston, right on Fannin, and will conclude with a right turn on Rusk ending at Dobbs Elementary. Those interested in entering […]
Swing from vines, climb the rock wall, glide through a canopy (ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) Do you remember riding a bike for the first time without training wheels? Or mustering up enough courage to jump into the deep end when learning to swim? There’s no doubt that reaching such milestones can help a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has announced that its annual Bubbles & Bags Designer Purse BINGO event remains scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, with online ticket sales to open at 9 a.m. Friday, July 17. Last year, tickets sold out within a few hours, so organizers suggest marking […]
Rockwall County voters encouraged to take advantage of early voting period ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2020 – Early voting runs June 29 through July 10 (closed July 3 and 4) for the 2020 Rockwall County Primary Runoff. Election Day is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. See the schedule below for hours […]