MLK Day of Service at Helping Hands Jan 21

(ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) MLK Day is a chance to start the year off right by making an impact in the Rockwall community through Rockwall County Helping Hands. Come to Rockwall Helping Hands on Monday, January 21 as they organize, clean, paint, sort items for the food pantry and more, in honor of Martin Luther King […]

Rockwall County officials sworn in

Rockwall County officials sworn in

(ROCKWALL-January 3, 2013) On Tuesday, January 1, more than 100 people gathered at the Rockwall County Historical Courthouse to watch the swearing-in of 14 newly elected and re-elected county officials. All of those elected in Rockwall County, whose population now exceeds 80,000 people, were Republicans.  The ceremony included those elected to the four newly created offices […]

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County in urgent need of donations

(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is in urgent need of donations following deep cuts in federal and state funding, as well as an increasing need for services. During 2012, MOW provided more 45,000 meals for homebound seniors and the disabled in Rockwall County in part by local government funding, […]

Justice Nancy Beaty inducted into College of Justice Court Judges

(Rockwall County) October 27, 2012 – The Honorable Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 of Rockwall County was recently inducted into the Texas Justice Court Judges Association College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Nancy Beaty was […]

Rockwall County jury delivers conviction and 35-year sentence for man who fled with cocaine

(Rockwall County)  On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, a Rockwall County jury convicted Arkansas resident James Marquette Bradley, 22, on the charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine.  Less than two hours after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury sentenced the previously convicted felon to 35 years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that, on […]

Discover what Rockwall County 4-H clubs have to offer at kick-off event

(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – Rockwall County 4-H will host a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 24 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Suite B, in Rockwall, showcasing 4-H Clubs for those interested in learning more. The program will cover: Dog Obedience Fashion & Sewing Food & Nutrition Horses Livestock Projects […]

DWI No Refusal Program in force over Labor Day weekend

(Rockwall County) August 22, 2012 – Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI No Refusal Program during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.  This is a program whereby warrants will be sought to draw blood from individuals who are suspected of driving while intoxicated and have refused to provide a breath or […]