Rockwall, TX (December 2, 2024) – The holidays can be a tricky time when grief comes around. It’s never easy to know what to say to someone when they are sad and we all want to help people feel better. As a caregiver or family member, it is important to have resources to assist you […]
Rockwall, TX (November 24, 2024) – Did you know that since its inception in 1973, Rockwall Women’s League has raised more than $4 million in grants and scholarships for the benefit of Rockwall County residents?! RWL’s main fundraisers are their annual charity ball in the spring, and a Big Hat luncheon held in the fall. […]
MOWS staff and board members; from left: Kimberly Gossett-Smith, Jessica Mena, Holly Lyons, Maureen Cook, Sharon Ray, Rob Glover, Dawn Redig (front), Brenda Cross, Ariana Kistner, Margie VerHagen, Dennis Lewis, Al Lafere, Erin Neill, Mike Mishler. Photo by Malarie Hall Photography. Rockwall, TX (November 27, 2024) – On October 5th, the Meals on Wheels Senior […]
Rockwall, TX (November 26, 2024) – Rockwall County Commissioner Dana Macalik has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Texas Conference of Urban Counties (CUC). Commissioner Macalik will serve on the CUC Board of Directors, which is responsible for directing the business of the Association and will play a meaningful role in providing […]
Rockwall, TX (November 26, 2024) – The Rockwall County Commissioners Court awarded a Certificate of Achievement to Human Resources Assistant Katy Ruff for initiating the county’s first Wellness Month. As the Wellness Coordinator, Katy organized Wellness Palooza in October, which provided county employees with opportunities to receive flu shots, physical exams, biometric screenings, breast exams, […]
Rockwall, TX (November 22, 2024) – The community is invited to join the Rockwall County Commissioners Court on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 6 p.m. for the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Rockwall County Courthouse, located at 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Cornerstone Church will provide cookies and hot cocoa. The First Baptist […]
Rockwall County (November 22, 2024) – Every holiday season, The Rockwall County Library presents a special event for our wonderful community and this year is no exception! So, get ready to have a ball at the library. The Rockwall County Library 2024 holiday program is a literal Ball! The Sugar Plum Fairy and Tin Soldier Ball, to […]
AUSTIN, TX (November 22, 2024) – The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has selected Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Mark Russo to receive a scholarship and participate in Leadership 254, its leadership development program for county officials. The program is designed to advance the leadership skills of county officials to help them meet the […]
Rockwall, TX (November 19, 2024) – On January 1, 2025, Bobby Gallana and Lorne Liechty will be sworn in as County Commissioners. Gallana will represent Precinct 1, replacing retiring Commissioner Cliff Sevier, and Liechty will represent Precinct 3, replacing retiring Commissioner Dennis Bailey. Cliff Sevier was sworn in on 1/1/2013 and served 12 years on […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – More than $32,000 in innovative teaching grants were awarded to District educators for the 2024-2025 school year through the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF). Each year, the REF invites Rockwall ISD educators to submit a grant application for an innovative project that engages students and teachers in creative and […]