Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents ‘Carolyn Francisco Excellence in Preservation Award’ to Sheriff’s Posse member

Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents ‘Carolyn Francisco Excellence in Preservation Award’ to Sheriff’s Posse member

ROCKWALL, TX – August 19, 2021 — Rockwall’s “Cowboy Poet” Budd Pierce received the Carolyn Francisco Excellence in Preservation Award from the Rockwall County Historical Foundation during their August 2021 Sheri Stodghill Lecture. Pierce, a member of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse, also received a reproduction of the De Zavala flag – the first flag […]

The Basketball League awards Rockwall its own professional basketball team

The Basketball League awards Rockwall its own professional basketball team

ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2021 — Heads up, hoops fans: Rockwall will soon be home to its own professional basketball team! The Rockwall 7ers join the pool of teams making up The Basketball League (TBL), which provides communities across the country with a professional basketball team that gives an affordable and quality family entertainment […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Hilton Nov. 12-13

Rockwall County Helping Hands Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Hilton Nov. 12-13

ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2021 — The magic of the holiday season is just around the corner so be sure to brighten yours by following the Boutique of Helping Hands to the Hilton Friday, Nov. 12th & Saturday, Nov. 13th for our Holiday Market Sale and Festivities! Hundreds of holiday items, home decor, furniture, jewelry, […]

Rockwall YMCA lifeguards recognized for saving life of drowning boy

Rockwall YMCA lifeguards recognized for saving life of drowning boy

ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2021 — Three lifeguards with the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Aquatics program were recognized today for their quick actions in saving the life of a young boy who nearly drowned. Berkley Brown, Tatum Yoes and Elijah Markarian received Citizen Lifesaving Awards from the Rockwall Fire Department for their efforts […]

Rising country artist Erin Kinsey of Rockwall drives thousands of TikTok fans to download her new single, ‘Just Drive’

Rising country artist Erin Kinsey of Rockwall drives thousands of TikTok fans to download her new single, ‘Just Drive’

ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2021 — Rising country artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Erin Kinsey is driving thousands of TikTok fans to download her new single “Just Drive.”  This is the second single released by Kinsey, who shared sneak peek video clips of the song on her socials, garnering more than 7.2 million views on […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Joe Burger, former Fate Mayor

Celebration of Life: Services for Joe Burger, former Fate Mayor

FATE, TX – August 5, 2021 — Joe Burger, age 54, of Fate, TX, passed away on July 30, 2021. He was born October 14, 1966, in Arlington Heights, IL, to William Joseph Burger and Mary Anne (Schraffenberger) Burger. Joe’s family moved to Butte, MT where Joe graduated from Butte Central High School and went […]

Jennifer Fogg announces candidacy for Rockwall County Clerk

Jennifer Fogg announces candidacy for Rockwall County Clerk

ROCKWALL, TX (August 4, 2021) I am announcing today my candidacy for Rockwall County Clerk. I am running for Rockwall County Clerk because I am certain that my extensive background in the Rockwall County Clerk’s Office makes me the best choice for the wonderful citizens of Rockwall County. I am a proven leader with an outstanding […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approves bond referendum for November ballot

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approves bond referendum for November ballot

$475.8 million bond package developed by 60-member citizens committee after many months of extensive study and analysis ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2021 — By a vote of 6-0, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees have agreed to place a $475.8 million bond referendum consisting of two propositions on the upcoming November ballot. The election […]

Local volunteer tap dancing organization celebrates 35 years

Local volunteer tap dancing organization celebrates 35 years

Class Act Tap Company performs hundreds of free shows all around the country each year ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2021 — There it was! Right there in the newspaper.  A prominently displayed photo of a glamorous older lady, calling the readers to join her in a senior tap group and promising a future dancing […]

Fate names post office after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall

Fate names post office after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall

FATE, TX – Aug. 2, 2021 — Last week, the City of Fate celebrated the dedication of its post office located at 909 West Holiday Drive as the Ralph Hall Post Office in honor of the former U.S. Congressman and Fate native. Representatives of the U.S. Postal Service joined City of Fate officials and the […]

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