ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2021 — Former Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt announced his intent to run for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2, in front of over 200 supporters at a Labor Day barbecue and fundraiser at his home. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to serve,” he told the crowd which included […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) – At their meeting Monday night, September 20, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues an eight-year trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is the lowest […]
Great Weather, Great Course, Great Cause! ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2021) On Sept. 10, golfers helped support Rockwall County Helping Hands by participating in their Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Course chaired by Board Members Jeremy Neill and Gary Spraggins. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 21, 2021) With National Centenarian’s Day set for Sept. 22, it’s only fitting that we celebrate the eldest residents of Rockwall County – like Mrs. Stella Tabola, who’s turning 105 on Sept. 23! Stella is a long term resident of Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, located at 1870 S. John King Blvd. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 17, 2021 — Lakeside Florist is welcoming fall with a weekend full of festivities! Wine & Design on September 30 Learn how to create your own flower arrangement inside a real pumpkin vase! On Thursday, September 30, at 7 p.m., our manager Preston Wells will lead a floral design class. We’ll […]
ROCKWALL-HEATH, TX (Sept. 17, 2021) The 2020-2021 Cain Middle School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Preston Prior, has been named a Winner of the 2021 Citation of Excellence National Wind Band Honors competition. This is the highest honor in this division. Only four bands earned this distinction across the country. This is the first time […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 17, 2021) Zach Wincent, a Heath resident, and entrepreneur with abilities, has had a busy year running his organic soap company, “Soap by Zach”. His hand poured goatmilk and honey soaps are sold online and in local Farmer’s Markets. To celebrate the upcoming national “Buddy Walk” in New York City, an event […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2021 — Area firefighters and police officers squared off in the ring for a great cause on Sept. 11 at the Guns & Hoses Boxing Tournament. The event, held at the Allen Events Center, benefits families of fallen heroes and children’s charities in North Texas. Among those to don boxing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.mThe next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Sept. 21. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media today that they have received information that once again someone is impersonating a member of their office in a phone scam. “The scam is a reoccurring one that attempts to obtain money from the victim by telling them they have a […]