Community input considered at Rockwall County Open Space forum

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 20, 2015) Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance held an informational meeting for residents last Wednesday at the courthouse. The key purposes of the meeting were to share the results of an online survey conducted in April of this year and to get further community feedback on the placement of new parks […]

Conservative Businessman Justin Holland to run for Texas House

ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 2, 2015) Rockwall County businessman, Justin Holland announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Texas House of Representatives in State House District 33. HD 33 covers portions of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. The 33rd District became open in the upcoming election upon the announcement by State Representative Scott […]

Ambassadors at Buffalo Creek to host golf tournament benefiting Helping Hands

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 21, 2015) On September 14, the Ambassadors at Buffalo Creek will host their annual golf tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. This tournament has consistently been a source of fun, camaraderie, and a key fundraiser for the critical assistance agency. The 2015 Ambassadors Golf Tournament will be held at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 625 Country Club […]

Rockwall County Newcomers elect new officers

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 21, 2015) The Rockwall County Newcomers and Friend Club recently elected officers for 2015-2016. Officers are: President Robyn Liane, 1st Vice President/Programs Mary Thacker, 2nd Vice President/Membership Barbara Bowman, Treasurer Audrey Baxley, and Secretary Jo Anderson. The first luncheon meeting of the new year will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 10th […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County’s Open Space Master Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine.   Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces.  I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]

Child sexual abuser sentenced to life in prison by Rockwall County jury

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- June 30, 2015) Less than two hours after retiring to deliberate, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Wylie resident William Leigh Muzolf, 42, on the charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.  On June 26, 2015, the same jury unanimously sentenced Muzolf, who had no prior felony history, […]

Man sentenced to 40 years for murder of Rockwall County resident

From the Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office (ROCKWALL,TX – May 26, 2015) On Friday, May 22, 2015, Rojelio Martinez, 19, pled guilty to the offense of Murder and was sentenced by 382nd Judicial District Court Judge Brett Hall to forty (40) years in the penitentiary. Martinez, a resident of Lancaster, was charged with killing […]

Meals on Wheels honors its volunteers at Appreciation Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2015) Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County returned the favor for its many hard-working and committed volunteers and treated them to a hot, delicious meal on Friday, May 15 during the organization’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. It was a way to say thanks for all the meals those individuals  […]

Patriot PAWS program at Friends of Library meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2015) Retired Colonel Keith Young will be the featured speaker at the May 12th meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. In addition to telling the audience about the Patriot PAWS organization, Colonel Young will bring a service dog. He will answer questions about who trains the service dogs, […]

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