Rockwall, TX (December 18, 2023) – In March of next year, here in Texas, we will have the Primary election where the voters will select those candidates who will compete in November for the various elected positions. And here in our county, we are going to have three highly competitive Republican races: County Commissioner for […]
Rockwall, TX (December 9, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands 47th Annual Christmas Toy Drive was a huge success, marking a historic milestone in community support and generosity. This year’s initiative, held on Saturday, December 9th 2023, witnessed an outpouring of compassion as 1,330 children between the ages of 0 and 18 were embraced by […]
Rockwall, TX (December 7, 2023) – The Rockwall Christmas Boat Parade, “Sails and Yachts for Toys for Tots” will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16th, with best viewing at The Harbor at 7:00 p.m. Boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina at 6:30, sail down I-30 and pass the Rockwall Harbor at approximately 7:00pm. Boats will […]
Rockwall, TX – [December 7, 2023] – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce six new board members beginning January 1, 2024. These dedicated professionals will be serving a three-year term and will play a crucial role in advancing the Chamber’s mission to promote economic growth and community development in the Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (December 5, 2023) – The Rockwall Rotary recently spent time making stuffed animals for Rockwall County children. Whether called a stuffy, plushie, or teddy, stuffed animals are an important part of childhood bringing warmth, comfort, and love. This event was specially arranged to make sure children would have that kind of special toy […]
AUSTIN, TX (Nov. 30, 2023)– Each Christmas, House Members are invited to select a constituent to imagine and create a visual representation of what makes their Texas House District special in the form of a Christmas tree ornament. This year, State Representative Justin Holland is pleased to announce Amy Lawrence of McLendon-Chisholm as the artist […]
Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – Things get hairy around Rockwall County each November and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department is involved. That’s right, No-Shave November just came to a close! For the 3rd year, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department temporarily suspended the dress code requiring clean-shaven faces for the purpose of participating in No-Shave […]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that! However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives. Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]
Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted its annual Festival of Trees Luncheon and Style Show Nov. 10, followed by the Festival of Trees Gala on Nov. 11. The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was transformed into a winter wonderland for this festive fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands programs that make a […]
Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $7,500 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children experiencing abuse and neglect with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interest in court. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation […]