(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 […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 20, 2018) On July 12, the Ninth Biennial William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup at Sea Star Base Galveston concluded with a world-class banquet where victors were honored in Koch Cup fashion. Skipper Andrew Vandling and Crewman Isaac Barkley, representing Sea Scout Ship 1000 of Rockwall and Rush Creek Yacht […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2018) The Commissioners Court recognized Rockwall County’s leading lawman, Sheriff Harold Eavenson, with a proclamation during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 10. In honor of Eavenson’s service to law enforcement as sheriff of the county and as president of the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), Rockwall County Judge David Sweet […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2018) During its meeting on Monday, the Rockwall city council proclaimed July 2, 2018 as Sheriff Harold and Marcia Eavenson Day in the city of Rockwall, in recognition of their service to Rockwall County and to the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). Eavenson served as sheriff of Rockwall County for 17 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2018) Rockwall Soroptimist recently held their annual installation dinner at The Landing at Chandlers. New officers for the 2018-2019 club year are (from left): Holly Lyons, Director; Kim Sweet, Director; Brooke McMaster, President-elect; Ariana Hargrove, President; Carolyn Holt, Director; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Sue Reeves, Parliamentarian. Not pictured are Kami Webb, Secretary; […]