Summer Movie Nights at Rockwall County’s Honey’s Shaved Ice draw community

Summer Movie Nights at Rockwall County’s Honey’s Shaved Ice draw community

ROCKWALL, TX (August 5, 2021) Community is the driving force behind Rockwall County’s best kept secret. Every Saturday evening, there is a community-driven movie night at Honey’s Shaved Ice at 6480 S. State Highway 205 in Rockwall. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. with food trucks, games, shaved ice, popcorn, as well as fire trucks for […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta set for Sept. 4 in new location

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta set for Sept. 4 in new location

ROCKWALL, TX (August 4, 2021) The most spec”quack”ular event of the season is just around the corner! The 2021 Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Harry Myers Park, 815 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. Benefitting the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approves bond referendum for November ballot

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approves bond referendum for November ballot

$475.8 million bond package developed by 60-member citizens committee after many months of extensive study and analysis ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2021 — By a vote of 6-0, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees have agreed to place a $475.8 million bond referendum consisting of two propositions on the upcoming November ballot. The election […]

Local volunteer tap dancing organization celebrates 35 years

Local volunteer tap dancing organization celebrates 35 years

Class Act Tap Company performs hundreds of free shows all around the country each year ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2021 — There it was! Right there in the newspaper.  A prominently displayed photo of a glamorous older lady, calling the readers to join her in a senior tap group and promising a future dancing […]

Rockwall city council recognizes first responders with Citizen Life Saving Awards

Rockwall city council recognizes first responders with Citizen Life Saving Awards

ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2021 — During Monday night’s meeting of the Rockwall city council, Members of the Rockwall Police Department and Rockwall Fire Department were recognized for saving the life of a man who had suffered a cardiac event. On Sunday, June 12th, 2021, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Rockwall police officers Aaron Raymond […]

Celebrate first responders on ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

Celebrate first responders on ‘Heroes Day’ at Harry Myers Park

ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2021 — The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice. “This is an opportunity for our heroes […]

Helping Hands mourns loss of beloved supporter, Mr. Robert Hawk

Helping Hands mourns loss of beloved supporter, Mr. Robert Hawk

ROCKWALL, TX (August 2, 2021) Rockwall County Helping Hands, its Board of Directors, as well as staff are saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Robert Hawk. He was an important friend and supporter of Helping Hands and he passed away peacefully in Mesa, AZ on July 28, 2021. He served as a Vice […]

Get your dose of iron at Rockwall County Helping Hands annual golf tournament

Get your dose of iron at Rockwall County Helping Hands annual golf tournament

ROCKWALL, TX (August 2, 2021) On Friday, September 10th, help support Rockwall County Helping Hands by participating in their Annual Golf Tournament at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, chaired by board members Jeremy Neill and Gary Spraggins. Every year, Helping Hands raises awareness for Rockwall residents facing poverty, and the proceeds go to help the organization […]

Rockwall High School Student Council donates back-to-school items to Rainbow Room

Rockwall High School Student Council donates back-to-school items to Rainbow Room

ROCKWALL, TX, August 2, 2021 – Rockwall High School Student Council members came together this summer to raise money in order to purchase back to school items for the Rockwall Rainbow Room. The Student Council raised the funds to purchase much needed school supplies by hosting a spirit night at Joe Willy’s. Almost $500 was […]

Fate names post office after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall

Fate names post office after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall

FATE, TX – Aug. 2, 2021 — Last week, the City of Fate celebrated the dedication of its post office located at 909 West Holiday Drive as the Ralph Hall Post Office in honor of the former U.S. Congressman and Fate native. Representatives of the U.S. Postal Service joined City of Fate officials and the […]