Rockwall, TX (July 26, 2023) – When Margie Ybarra, B.S.N., R.N., graduated from nursing school, she had to twirl a piece of hair and fasten on a white nurse’s hat with a bobby pin to get ready for work every day. “That hat had to go to the cleaners to be starched. We couldn’t clean […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 24, 2023) The Rockwall County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a motion made by Commissioner John Stacy, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, to designate Precinct 2 Commissioner Dana Macalik as the lead agent for Rockwall County to create the “Rockwall County Strategic Plan 2050” with the goal of presenting a final draft […]
Rockwall, TX (July 17, 2023) – The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people, but for youth in foster care, starting a new school year can feel scary and uncertain. Children enter foster care not because of any fault of their own, but because their families are in crisis. Once they’re in foster care, […]
Rockwall, TX (July 14, 2023) – The Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management announces a multi-partnership, full-scale active shooter exercise will take place at Celia Hays Elementary on July 15 from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Participating agencies include: Rowlett Emergency Management, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, Rockwall County Constables, Rockwall Police Department, Rockwall Fire Department, […]
Rockwall, TX (July 12, 2023) – Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper was elected as a Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) this past weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. NDAA is the oldest and largest national organization representing state and local prosecutors in the entire country. It is recognized as a leading authority […]
Rockwall, TX (July 11, 2023) – On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 5 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster […]
Austin, TX (June 30, 2023) – The Texas Judicial Council recognized the Honorable Mark Russo and Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, Rockwall, Friday for their ongoing commitment to excellence in judicial administration. Russo is the first Justice of the Peace in the state of Texas to complete the months long process. The Centers of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 30, 2023) – Right now, children ages Pre-K to Seniors in High School are preparing to go back to school. For many of them, the cost of school supplies is a burden heavy on their shoulders. Last year, thanks to your contributions, Helping Hands was able to serve 1,100 children. This year, we […]
Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2023) – Rockwall County Genealogical Society (RCGS) will meet Thursday July 6th at 6:00PM in the Genealogy Room of the Rockwall County Library. For July’s meeting, RCGS will be joined by professional speaker Barbara Coakley. Barbara will be presenting the topic “Digging Up Deeds.” U.S. Land records are some of the […]
Rockwall, TX (June 28, 2023) – This Children’s Chorus of Rockwall County is a newly formed select group for children in Rockwall County and beyond in grades 3-8. They have just completed with their first Spring Concert entitled “A Circle of Song,” which featured songs like “The Moon,” “American Game Song Medley”, “Wynken, Blynken and […]