30 days to go: State Fair of Texas releases health and safety guidelines

30 days to go: State Fair of Texas releases health and safety guidelines

DALLAS, TX (August 25, 2021) Today marks 30 days until Opening Day and the State Fair of Texas team continues to work hard to ensure a safe environment for everyone during the Fair this year. Big Tex needs every fairgoer to do their part and most of all, be respectful of others and do the […]

Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management answers Frequently Asked Questions

Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management answers Frequently Asked Questions

ROCKWALL, TX – July 22, 2020 – Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management posted answers on their facebook page today to a few frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and testing. Where can I go to be tested? You can use this link to view all of the test sites in the State. https://txdps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html… When is […]

PHOTOS: Farmers Market opens in Downtown Rockwall

PHOTOS: Farmers Market opens in Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX – June 6, 2020 – Rockwall Farmers Market opened for the season today in the downtown square. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 26. The vision for the Rockwall Farmers Market concept is an effort to establish a connection between local farmers and consumers by offering the community […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to open Monday, June 1

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to open Monday, June 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, along with six other YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas branches, will welcome members back Monday, June 1 after closing their doors in March due to COVID-19. With counsel of medical experts and best practices from other YMCA’s around the country, a phased opening is […]

Rockwall County Library to open Monday with these safety guidelines

Rockwall County Library to open Monday with these safety guidelines

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2020) The Rockwall County Library will open its doors Monday, June 1 after “redecorating” to ensure patron and staff safety during the pandemic. Temporary hours will be Monday and Wednesday 10-6, Tuesday and Thursday 10-8, and Friday 10-5. This also means a temporary change in services. ⁠ “We understand these temporary […]

City of Rowlett’s annual Photography Contest underway

Contest open to everyone in Lake Ray Hubbard area (Rowlett) July 29, 2013 – The City of Rowlett and The Arts and Humanities Commission announce the 2013 Photography Contest, with a theme of “Rowlett the Beautiful.” Categories include: 1.  People – children, students, politicians, citizens, etc. 2.  Places – lake, library, community center, buildings, DART, […]