ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2021 — Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting governmental entities in Texas — including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials — from requiring or mandating mask wearing. Public schools may continue to follow current mask-wearing guidelines through June 4. After June 4, no student, teacher, parent, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2021 — Austin Taylor, a junior at Rockwall High, was awarded the Gold Presidential Service Award for the third time for his volunteering efforts in and around Rockwall. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a volunteer award program that encourages citizens to live a life of service. To earn the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2021 — The team at Keller Williams Realty in Rockwall took part in the company’s RED Day initiative by serving the folks at Helping Hands today. RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day is a global day of service in its 13th year. Held on the second Thursday of May, the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2021 — The Rockwall Police Department held a memorial service in honor of National Police Week, honoring officers across the state who died in the line of duty this past year. Among the fallen who were honored during the ceremony was Rockwall Police Department Officer Tracy Gaines, who died during […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2021) The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club announces the launch of the 1st Annual Sanctity of Life event to benefit Shiloh Pregnancy Care. The purpose of the Sanctity of Life Event is three-fold: To launch RCRHC and introduce our club to the public. To showcase the Republican platform to all residents […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2021 — Our Stingerette Senior Showcase this week is Miss Jordan Zellars. Jordan is the daughter of Joey Zellars and Stephanie Wright. Jordan is a two-year member of the Stingerettes. During Jordan’s time on Stingerettes, the team achieved many successes including ADTS Champions 2020, Showtime International Champions 2021, and MA […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 10, 2021 — When you step into the new Quiet Reading Room at the Rockwall County Library, it’s hard not to notice the beautifully handcrafted quilt adding to the peaceful ambiance of the space. The masterpiece was created by local award-winning quilter Barbara Young, a longtime patron of the Rockwall County […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — This summer, the community will help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot with the Shoes For Kids program. On July 31st, the First United Methodist Church Rockwall will host a massive distribution event providing shoes, backpacks, school supplies and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — Rockwall County mayors invited the community to a prayer breakfast this morning in recognition of National Prayer Day. The Rockwall Honor Guard kicked off the program, followed by a special time of worship music from Zane Latta with Ridgeview Church in Rockwall. Attendees welcomed an inspirational sermon and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2021 — The Rockwall City Council presented longtime resident and YMCA personal trainer Marilyn King with the Hometown Hero award during last night’s regular meeting of the council. Along with the award, Mayor Jim Pruitt proclaimed May 3, 2021 as Hometown Hero Marylin King Day in the City of Rockwall. […]