Patriot PAWS and Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrate 10 years of giving back together at prison graduation  

Patriot PAWS and Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrate 10 years of giving back together at prison graduation   

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2018) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back Together at a Service Dog Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 20, at 10:00 am in Gatesville, Texas.  Patriot PAWS, a Rockwall, TX based national non-profit that trains and provides service dogs […]

Rockwall ISD holds Dedication Ceremony for Randy Talley Field

Rockwall ISD holds Dedication Ceremony for Randy Talley Field

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for Randy Talley Field. The event was attended by Coach Talley’s family, former students, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees and staff, elected officials and community members. “As a former baseball player in high school and college, I have played on fields named […]

Going blue for kids earns ticket to Children’s Advocacy Center events

Going blue for kids earns ticket to Children’s Advocacy Center events

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) On April 6, 2018, the State of Texas kicked off Child Abuse Awareness Month with Go Blue Day where thousands of Texans wore blue, the official color of prevention, to show their support for children.  This year, several individuals and organizations in Rockwall County submitted creative photos to the Children’s […]

Rockwall first Texas county to receive ICE IMAGE member certification

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 13, 2018) Rockwall officially became the first and only county in Texas to sign an IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) agreement and become an IMAGE-certified member on Monday, April 9. Special Agent in Charge Katrina Berger of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) presented […]

Rockwall club connects triathletes from all walks of life

Rockwall club connects triathletes from all walks of life

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) Triathletes of all skill levels have found a home in a newly-formed, Rockwall-based organization dedicated to improving performance and enriching enjoyment of the sport. Founded just a year ago by a group of like-minded local triathletes, the Rockwall Triathlon Club consists of members from all ages, stages and walks […]

Community celebrates opening of Children’s Advocacy Center

Community celebrates opening of Children’s Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2018) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County officially became fully operational this morning with a ribbon cutting and signing ceremony. Police chiefs from Rockwall County’s seven jurisdictions signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the event to formally launch the Rockwall CAC. Law enforcement departments in Rockwall County work closely […]

Community Kicks Off Easter at Fun & Fit in the Park

Community Kicks Off Easter at Fun & Fit in the Park

(HEATH, TX – April 4, 2018) The Heath community and guests celebrated Easter Saturday on March 31 at Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. Dwain McDuffie of West Monroe, LA, took 1st Place in the 5k for the second consecutive year with a 16:30 time. […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 Project Ribbon Cutting & Open House May 2

Reveal of ‘Information Hubs’ presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Class of 2018 Mission:  Providing a solution for Rockwall County residents in the midst of crisis     (ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 will reveal its class project during a Ribbon Cutting & Open House event on Wednesday, […]

Nominations being accepted for Older Americans Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County welcomes nominations as it prepares for the upcoming Older Americans Day Celebration, set for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five City Mayors, City government, and individuals nominate […]

Commissioners Court honors Veteran Services Officer for Rockwall County

Commissioners Court honors Veteran Services Officer for Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 2, 2018) During its regular meeting last week, Rockwall County Commissioners Court presented Veteran Services Officer Linda Flannery with a Certificate of Appreciation for her efforts in supporting and advocating for military veterans. Flannery, who served in the US Navy from 1984-1997, was appointed by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court to […]