UPDATE (10:43am Nov. 8, 2019) Following the publication of this article, Rockwall County Commissioner Cliff Sevier shared the following update on Facebook: “I received several e-mails asking if any of the other court members took a smaller pay raise, and gave money back to the County. I couldn’t answer the question at that time. However, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2019) November is National Diabetes Month; and this year the National Institutes for Health is highlighting the link between diabetes and heart disease. According the NIH, when blood sugar is high and moving through blood vessels, the heart can be damaged, leading to heart disease. “We think of diabetes as […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) The DFW Lonestar Ts club came to Rockwall as part of their trip (stroll) on Saturday, Nov. 2, making a stop at Divine Peace Church on Fannin Street. After having lunch there a few of the members took advantage of a photo shoot opportunity with the church in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 5, 2019) “When you feel something, do something.” Those are the words that Lauren and Casey Coats heard a pastor say a few years ago. Those are also the words that inspired them to “do something” that would forever change their lives, and the life of one sweet baby girl from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) Registration is underway through 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 for the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County’s 50th Annual Christmas Parade. “This year’s theme is “Golden Christmas Memories,” to highlight the parade’s milestone anniversary,” said Gunnar Ledermann, Kiwanis President. The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) It was 165 years ago that the community of Rockwall was founded, and with it, the formation of the community’s first church. The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 as “First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall Day” in Rockwall County, in commemoration of the church’s 165th birthday. Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) Georgia is finally ready for her forever home! This sweet girl is a purr-monster! You can hear her motor start up as soon as you walk into the room, because she is so excited to see you! She loves attention, and will definitely come asking for it. She’s requesting a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) Each month, the Jacket Backers, Rockwall High School’s Booster Club, selects student athletes who are nominated by their coach for Jacket Athlete of the Month. For the month of October, Margot Little, Seth Nuytlen, Gavin Figert and Sebastian Hinojosa were each nominated by their coaches and selected as Jacket Athletes […]
Here’s a digital look at our 2019 holiday print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) This week’s Stingerette Showcase is Miss Julia Like. Julia is the daughter of Stephen and Nancy Like. Julia currently holds the position of Head Junior Varsity Instructor for the Jacket Babes JV Drill Team. She was also a Junior Varsity Instructor her Junior year. Julia was awarded Stingerette of […]