Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council awarded for Outstanding Achievement

Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council awarded for Outstanding Achievement

ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2020 – The Texas Association of Student Councils, sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, recently presented Rockwall ISD’s Cain Middle School Student Council with the following awards for outstanding achievement in 2019-2020: Outstanding Student Council Drugs, Alcohol, Safety and Health Energy and Environment Pride and Patriotism Community […]

Rockwall ISD crossing guard pushes through adversity to continue doing what she loves

Rockwall ISD crossing guard pushes through adversity to continue doing what she loves

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Becky Hix has been a crossing guard at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary for 24 years. Even though she’s able to retire, she says she just can’t do it. “I would miss the kids and their families too much,” said Becky. But continuing being a crossing guard almost wasn’t possible before. A […]

Rockwall police investigate fatal crash

Rockwall police investigate fatal crash

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Rockwall Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of South State Highway 205 and Mims Road. One of the driver’s in the collision, 63 year old Gayleen Nugent of Rockwall, was transported to an area hospital […]

Festival of Trees Gala, Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

Festival of Trees Gala, Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Mark your calendars as preparations are underway for Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 11th Annual Festival of Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show (Friday, Nov. 13) and Festival of Trees Gala (Saturday, Nov. 14) at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront.  Entry and seating will be limited and CDC guidelines followed. If you’ve […]

Siren Rock announces vertical construction phase of Rockwall’s new brewing facility

Siren Rock announces vertical construction phase of Rockwall’s new brewing facility

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) Two and half years after acquiring 1.5-acres of land in Rockwall’s Historic Downtown district, Siren Rock Brewing Company is literally reaching new heights as the vertical construction phase begins on its new 13,000 sf brewing facility near Lake Ray Hubbard, right across from Rockwall’s City Hall. Siren Rock, located at […]

Rockwall County Fall Festivities Guide

Rockwall County Fall Festivities Guide

Fall-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures.   Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Prayer Lavender Garden What: Fun fall-themed activities for the whole family including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating; fall treats, games and prizes; […]

POSTPONED – Vigil planned to honor memory of Justice David Bridges of Rockwall

POSTPONED – Vigil planned to honor memory of Justice David Bridges of Rockwall

UPDATE (Oct. 12, 2020) Organizers would like everyone to know that the vigil has been postponed until a later date. Please stay tuned as we will share the new date/time once announced.   ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2020) The community will honor the memory of Justice David Bridges with a vigil at the Rockwall County Courthouse, […]

Two local residents to be honored at Women of Color STEM Conference

Two local residents to be honored at Women of Color STEM Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) Two area residents are being honored for their careers in science, technology, engineering and math at the national Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference October 8-10. L3Harris Technologies employees Carmen Anderson and Anjali Manly are among 40 women nationwide being honored across 15 categories at the conference this year. Anderson […]

Downtown Rockwall’s Scare on the Square to feature drive-thru trick-or-treating and car-stume contest

Downtown Rockwall’s Scare on the Square to feature drive-thru trick-or-treating and car-stume contest

UPDATE: Washington Street to Clark Street to Dobbs Elementary Parking Lot to Kaufman Street – Candy Bags will be distributed to vehicles in the 200 Block of East Kaufman Street – in front of Independent Bank. Please use this route to ensure you are in line for candy. This event is from 6:00 – 7:30, […]

Shaun Lucas in custody at Rockwall County Detention Center

Shaun Lucas in custody at Rockwall County Detention Center

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 6, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office released the following: On October 5, 2020, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office took custody of Shaun Lucas at the request of the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office. As of 3:30 p.m., Shaun Lucas remains in custody at the Rockwall County Detention Center. […]