City of Rockwall honors Farmers Market co-founder with downtown plaque (ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2018) Family and friends of the late Barbara Coleson (1937-2017), co-founder of the Rockwall Farmers Market, gathered in downtown Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza to witness the unveiling of a plaque made in her honor on July 14. The plaque, which […]
(HEATH, TX – August 2, 2018) Since coming home during my semester breaks over the past two years as a student attending the University of Arkansas, I’ve noticed exciting changes in Heath. The first and most obvious change when I arrived home this summer was the road construction. The very important widening of FM 740 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2018) Local area criminal defense attorney Tim Hartley began his year of service as the 2017-2018 president of Rockwall Noon Rotary Club with one particular goal in mind: to get the elite service group even more involved in the community. Under Hartley’s leadership, the club’s Rotarians did just that, becoming actively […]
First Annual Gala Presented by Interstate Wire Co. (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 1, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is excited to host the 1st Annual Havana Nights Gala, presented by Interstate Wire Co. Festivities get underway at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the White House on the Hill (corner of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 26, 2018) Rockwall High School head football coach Rodney Webb was named the new president of the Texas High School Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon. This will be Coach Webb’s sixth season as the head man of the Rockwall Yellowjackets. He has reached the playoffs all previous five seasons. Webb’s overall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2018) Get ready to ride! The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return Saturday August 11, 2018. Register online NOW at HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes and the main event: a 56 mile course. Riders of all ages and skills […]
(WYLIE, TX – July 25, 2018) A tiger cub found by border patrol agents on April 30th is finally coming to his forever home this Friday. The male cub was being smuggled across the border in a black duffel bag by three men, most likely with the intent of selling him to the highest bidder. When […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2017) The kids of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their favorite western wear last Friday for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp. Western-themed décor was placed around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso in Rockwall catered a delicious Mexican feast, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 17, 2018) After a lengthy discussion during its July 16th meeting, the Rockwall city council decided to table the public hearing on the Specific Use Permit for the proposed Siren Rock Brewing Company in the downtown district. The proposed brewery would be located directly across the street from City Hall, just […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 11, 2019) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is pleased to announce that Interstate Wire Company, Inc will be relocating its manufacturing, distribution, and corporate office operations to Rockwall. Interstate Wire plans to build a 243,000 square foot facility on 11 acres at the corner of Observation Trail and Innovation Drive in […]