Tree-mendous celebration at Rockwall’s Park at Emerald Bay

Tree-mendous celebration at Rockwall’s Park at Emerald Bay

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 7, 2022) Did you know? The City of Rockwall has planted over 468 trees in the last four years in parks, medians and along trails. Although severe weather delayed the city’s 4th annual Arbor Day celebration, city staff planted this Gingko tree at The Park at Emerald Bay after the storm cleared. […]

Dine at Joe Willy’s Monday, help fund scholarships for future Aggies

Dine at Joe Willy’s Monday, help fund scholarships for future Aggies

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2022) Everyone is welcome to join the Rockwall County Aggie Mom’s this Monday, Nov. 7 at Joe Willy’s for a scholarship fundraising event. Joe Willy’s, located at 2006 S. Goliad in Rockwall, is a generous supporter of local organizations, and the Aggie Mom’s Club is thankful. Ten percent of the proceeds of […]

Rockwall Young Republicans to welcome speaker Jessi Rapelje Blakely, YR Chairman

Rockwall Young Republicans to welcome speaker Jessi Rapelje Blakely, YR Chairman

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2022) – The Rockwall Young Republicans are very excited to announce their November speaker, Virginia YR Chairman and Candidate for YRNF Chairman, Jessi Rapelje Blakely. The Young Republican National Federation (YRNF) Convention will be held in Dallas next year and it is already expected to be one of the largest in […]

The Salvation Army of North Texas officially launches Christmas programming

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2022) — This holiday season, The Salvation Army of North Texas is showing that love exists beyond the most difficult situations. Thousands are facing greater hardship than ever before with the impacts of inflation, rising evictions, and lingering effects of the pandemic. North Texans experiencing poverty and homelessness are living in […]

New after-school program in Rockwall helps transform students into ‘Men and Ladies of Honor’

New after-school program in Rockwall helps transform students into ‘Men and Ladies of Honor’

Community presentation set for Nov. 15 ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 2, 2022) – Honor changes everything. That’s the basis for the new after-school program known as Men and Ladies of Honor, presented by Honor Ministries. “We have a goal to launch Men and Ladies of Honor groups in each 6th through 8th grade school in the […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: The First ‘Real’ Parachute Jump

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: The First ‘Real’ Parachute Jump

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2022) All Soldiers volunteering for paratrooper operations must go first to a three-week school where they learn how to jump out of an airplane. The instruction includes five actual jumps from airplanes. The first real jump after the school with an Airborne unit is one that all jumpers remember! How could […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels’ gala creates brighter world for seniors

Rockwall Meals on Wheels’ gala creates brighter world for seniors

‘In Colour’ event brings ray of sunshine and color to local seniors’ doorsteps  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2022) More than 400 guests filled the ballroom of the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Oct. 22 in support of Meals on Wheels Senior Services. Volunteers worked tirelessly in preparation for MOWSS’ fifth annual gala, employing their creative energies to […]

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Jenna Nega

Rockwall High School Senior Cheer Spotlight: Jenna Nega

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 28, 2022) Jenna Olivia Nega is Senior Varsity Cheerleader at Rockwall High School. She has cheered all four years at RHS and has continuously cheered either Rec. cheer, All-Star competitive cheer or school cheer since the age of 5. As an RHS cheerleader, Jenna  has received many awards, some of which include: Most […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Grace Hartman Elementary

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor from Grace Hartman Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 28, 2022) During Thursday’s luncheon program at the the newly renovated Rotary Hall, the Rockwall Rotary Club recognized Aarav Bajaj of Grace Hartman Elementary School. This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement, leadership, and good citizenship. Principal Becky Reidling shared praises about Aarav, and his parents were in attendance. Congrats to Aarav on […]

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Painted Stones

Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Painted Stones

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 27, 2022) On a sunny morning recently, I wound my way up the road to my grandson’s school.  Something I greatly relish about living where we do, is we are just right over the next bump to the country. While suburbia encroaches, and I know some resent it terribly, I am grateful […]