Eleven-year-old leads blanket drive to warm every Rockwall County Meals on Wheels client

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 21, 2016)  Local homebound seniors now have some extra help staying warm during the winter months, as Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County received a large donation of blankets this morning from residents Debi Gee Williamson and her son Nick for its Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive. Debi […]

American Pickers coming to film in North Texas

American Pickers coming to film in North Texas

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]

Rockwall family competes on Family Feud

Rockwall family competes on Family Feud

UPDATE (Jan. 6, 2016)Look for this Rockwall family on Family Feud on Jan. 26 and 27! We first shared their story back in June when they learned they would be contestants (original story below). Air times on KDFI in Dallas are 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 27.  ROCKWALL,TX. (June 24, 2015) One […]

‘Rockwall ISD Relief Day’ for Rowlett is January 29

(ROCKWALL ISD, TX – Jan. 6, 2016) Jeff Bailey, Superintendent of Rockwall ISD, has declared Friday, January 29, as “Rockwall ISD Relief Day for Rowlett.” Rockwall Sports Center will have the “Rise Together” t-shirt design on sale at their business, 579 E I-30 Rockwall, for $10 each starting on Monday, January 11. Shirts will be on sale until […]

Hundreds of volunteers from Eastridge Church of Christ offer hope, help in crisis

Hundreds of volunteers from Eastridge Church of Christ offer hope, help in crisis

(ROCKWALL, ROWLETT, TX – Jan. 5, 2016) After tornadoes swept through Rowlett and Garland the day after Christmas, they left a path of destruction in their wake. Seeing the seemingly endless debris and demolished homes can evoke a feeling of hopelessness, but community efforts have become a bright beacon of hope amidst the chaos. Many […]

Sponsorships, donations needed as Leadership Rockwall begins ‘Refuge of Rockwall’ project

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall.  They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Rockwall residents learned all about the new Open Carry law that takes effect today during a special information session put on in mid-December by CARGO (Citizens Association for Responsible Gun Ownership) at The Center in Rockwall. CARGO invited State Senator Bob Hall – who was active in getting the […]

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

(HEATH, TX – Dec. 29, 2015) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2015, including Jeff McKenzie, who was named Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Tara Plexico, Administrative Services; John Langstaff, Public Works; and Officer Brandon Seery, Public Safety. The employees […]