Christ Church Rockwall to host much-needed blood drive Dec. 5 for local patients

Christ Church Rockwall to host much-needed blood drive Dec. 5 for local patients

Make your gift a life-saving one this holiday – donate blood with Carter BloodCare ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2021) – There is a gift you can give this holiday that costs nothing but time and requires no added shipping. When you give blood, you save lives by ensuring hospital patients receive the transfusions they need […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office participates in No Shave November, gives back to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office participates in No Shave November, gives back to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

ROCKWALL, TX – November 29, 2021 — Deputies and officers of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office are getting scruffy for a great cause this month as they participate in No Shave November. Those in the agency growing out their beards for the program have donated a minimum of $25 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or […]

Rockwall makes list of ‘least stressful US cities to buy a house’

Rockwall makes list of ‘least stressful US cities to buy a house’

 It’s official: Rockwall, TX is one of the least stressful US cities to buy a house in. That’s according to a study by HouseFresh , who analyzed thousands of property-themed social media posts from across America to find the most (and least) stressed places to buy a new home: https://housefresh.com/most-stressful-cities/   ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]

Rockwall teens volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child

Rockwall teens volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2021) Teens from First Baptist Church of Rockwall got in the Christmas Spirit early by volunteering with Operation Christmas Child at the Coppell processing center the day before Thanksgiving. (From left) Travis, Luke, Riley, Campbell, and their chaperone Christian worked to provide gifts and a Gospel presentation to children in Belize […]

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

County Executive Committee elects chairwoman of Rockwall County Democratic Party

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 28, 2021) Susie Stansel has been interested in public service since she was young, and she got an early start in government while following the footsteps of her Democratic family. Now, she is the newly elected chairwoman of the Rockwall County Democratic Party, which took place November 17 by the County Executive […]

Seven community members sworn in as CASA volunteers with Lone Star CASA

Seven community members sworn in as CASA volunteers with Lone Star CASA

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2021)  Last Friday afternoon at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in seven new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attends City Council meeting

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attends City Council meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) – Members of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attended the regular Rockwall City Council meeting on Nov. 15 as part of their curriculum, as well as to spread the word about the Leadership Rockwall program and goal. Class Advisor & Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 Alumni Shane Hollas addressed […]

Rockwall County Newcomers welcome Hawaiian dancers, plan Christmas luncheon with Victorian carolers

Rockwall County Newcomers welcome Hawaiian dancers, plan Christmas luncheon with Victorian carolers

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends welcomed Kahula Voyage to their November 11 luncheon. The Hawaiian dancers demonstrated native dances and shared their culture with the group. Visit  for more information. Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Christmas Luncheon with Victorian carol singers will be held Thursday, December 9 at Occasions at […]

Alzheimer’s Association names Rockwall’s Saralyn Hanford as annual gala chair

Alzheimer’s Association names Rockwall’s Saralyn Hanford as annual gala chair

Dallas, TX (Nov. 23, 2021) — Saralyn Hanford has accepted the invitation as Chair of the third annual Gala, An Event to Remember, hosted by Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The event will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the prestigious Verona Villa located in Frisco, TX. This year’s […]