Twenty Rockwall High students earn spot in TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra

Twenty Rockwall High students earn spot in TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 6, 2020) Students from Rockwall High School recently competed for the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Orchestra where 20 students earned a spot in this prestigious orchestra, which is more than any other school in Region 3. Congratulations to these students: 1st Violin Mia Vu, Rank #2 Carissa Heimer, Rank #9 Chase Crayne, […]

Drop off locations announced for Rockwall Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive

Drop off locations announced for Rockwall Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2020 – Rockwall County Helping Hands has plans underway for its 2020 Christmas Toy Drive and Distribution. More than 1,000 local children are excepted to be served through this special program. The Toy Drive begins Friday, Nov. 20 and runs through the close of business on Monday, Dec. 7. Drop […]

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Grateful for good health? Give blood for others’ recovery ROCKWALL, Texas (November 6, 2020) – Thanksgiving might look different in 2020. The gatherings could be smaller, along with your turkey. But more than ever, it is time to be thankful for good health – especially in the midst of a pandemic. Whether we celebrate and […]

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

Rockwall’s ‘Bagel Lady’ connects local Jewish community through Jews of Rockwall County group

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — Meet Revi Shababo-Menasche, an Israeli native who serves up some of the best bagels you’ll ever eat at her shop at 316 South Goliad in Rockwall – The Bagel Lady. “I make all of my bagels in house, with no preservatives. They’re water-boiled, which makes them firm and […]

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

Rockwall Police Sergeant recognized with lifesaving award

ROCKWALL, TX – November 5, 2020 — The Rockwall city council and Rockwall Police Department recognized Sergeant John “Marty” Arrowood with a lifesaving award during Monday night’s regular meeting. Sgt. Arrowood was presented the award for his heroic actions in saving a life on Aug. 29. “Marty represents what is outstanding about the Rockwall Police […]

Women in Need seeks donations for Holiday Baskets to feed families in need

Women in Need seeks donations for Holiday Baskets to feed families in need

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Women In Need invites the community to participate in helping them provide full meals for families in need with Holiday Baskets. A total of 60 baskets are needed, with the following items included in the baskets: Boxes of stuffing mix Boxes of instant potatoes Cans of cranberry sauce […]

7AR Fall Baseball Camp to feature MLB players, Texas Rangers coach at Rockwall-Heath High School

7AR Fall Baseball Camp to feature MLB players, Texas Rangers coach at Rockwall-Heath High School

FATE, TX – Nov. 4, 2020 – Fall baseball may be winding down, but at 7AR Clubhouse Academy in Fate, they are gearing up for an ALL-STAR off-season. First up, 7AR will present a one-of-a-kind baseball camp experience that most players only dream of; they’ve assembled a camp coaching staff that includes current MLB players: […]

Virtual Resource Fair planned for caregivers in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

Virtual Resource Fair planned for caregivers in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2020 – November is National Family Caregivers Month to honor more than 40 million caregivers across the country who support aging parents, ill spouses or loved ones with disabilities who remain at home. There will be a FREE Virtual Caregiver Resource Fair for Rockwall and Kaufman Counties (via Zoom & […]

Downtown Rockwall Nov. 5 Holiday Open House invites community to festive late night shopping

Downtown Rockwall Nov. 5 Holiday Open House invites community to festive late night shopping

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Enjoy a late night shopping opportunity to kick off this holiday season! From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, downtown Rockwall shops will deck their halls with boughs of holly to put you in the holiday spirit. Merchants will be offering many holiday specials and surprises […]