ROCKWALL, TX (July 12, 2021) The Rockwall Kiwanis will host its annual Tri Rock Triathlon from 7:15 a.m. to about noon Sunday, August 1 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The Sprint Triathlon is open to everyone 13 and older, and comprises a 150-yard pool swim, 10-mile bike ride, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 12, 2021) Over 400 swimmers and 11 teams competed this weekend in the YMCA Dallas Summer Swim League Championships, including the Rockwall Riptides Swim Team, comprising 75 swimmers, 30 relay teams and 375 individual swims. Congratulations go out to the Riptides who finished with 14 individual high point winners and scored 4,461.5 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2021 – The Rockwall City Council honored three local teens for saving the life of a drowning child. Thanks to the teens’ swift action, the child is alive and well today. Mayor Kevin Fowler, Assistant Fire Chief Brett Merritt, and Parks and Recreation Director Travis Sales presented the awards at […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – July 9, 2021 — Local Army veteran John Endsley and his family received a surprise police escort this morning; Their destination: unknown. Well, at least to the Endsley family. When they arrived in the new Parkside Village development in Royse City, they saw folks lining the sidewalk cheering them on. They […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 9, 2021) Since the last Milestone PUP-date in early April, Patriot PAWS service dog in training, Millie, has made significant progress and moved on to her next phase of training, which is actually held at a Texas prison through the Inmate Trainer partnership Patriot PAWS has with the Texas Department of Criminal […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 9, 2021) M&D Real Estate, based out of Rockwall, TX, is growing. Yesterday, M&D announced that Tommy Toney has been appointed Residential Director of the company’s fast-growing Residential Group. As Residential Director, Tommy will oversee and serve as a liaison for the group’s 14 agents and employees. An experienced Licensed Realtor of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 8, 2021) Rockwall City Council Member Dana Macalik announced her candidacy in the Republican Primary for Rockwall County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Current County Commissioner Lee Gilbert recently announced he will not seek re-election. “Commissioner Lee Gilbert has been a model for common-sense conservative leadership and has been a true asset for our […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 8, 2021 — Joe Florance is now the proud owner of a 2021 Polaris Ranger Side by Side ATV, after he was selected as the winner of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Spirit of Rockwall Calendar grand prize giveaway. The Chamber presented Florance with the keys to his new […]
‘Tis the Season to Give Life ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a licensed skilled nursing facility in Rockwall that offers comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term term care, will host a Community Blood Drive as part of their upcoming ‘Christmas in July’ event.The Carter Blood Care bloodmobile will be at their location, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) During the Rockwall city council meeting on Tuesday, July 6, three young lifeguards were recognized for their heroic efforts in saving the life of a drowning boy last week. On the afternoon of June 29, 2021, lifeguards Harrison Steinberger, Kaden McClendon, and Chris Daniels were on duty at the Gloria […]