City of Rockwall 4th of July Parade Applications Available

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Is your business, organization, club, or group interested in participating in this year’s 4th of July parade? The Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department will host the parade on Thursday, July 4. The parade route will be the same as the Christmas parade.  Check out some of the details here and […]

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2019) At its partnership luncheon on Feb. 20, Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed State of the City addresses from the mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm. Here are some highlights from each of the mayors’ presentations. City of Rockwall In his State of the City presentation, Mayor Jim Pruitt […]

Empower 7: Rockwall’s Newest Non Profit Organization

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Embrace. Mitigate. Practice. Own. Witness. Encourage. Reach. These are the words that make up the name of the newest non-profit to the Rockwall area. “Empower 7” just obtained their 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit status this week and President Melanie Cobb is beyond thrilled.  “In North Texas, there is an overwhelming shortage […]

Rockwall Businesses, Restaurants Prepare to Paint the Town Blue

Rockwall Businesses, Restaurants Prepare to Paint the Town Blue

(ROCKWALL, TX- Feb. 28, 2019) In anticipation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge to raise awareness and prevent child abuse by encouraging the community to #GoBlueForKids. Look for local restaurants, retailers, neighbors, and even this newspaper to “go blue” with special offers […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Grace Hartman Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 22, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recently recognized Whitney Williams, a sixth grader from Grace Hartman Elementary School, as a Student of Honor. Grace Hartman Elementary School Principal Becky Reidling commended Whitney for her helpfulness and kindness to all students, her hard work in the classroom, and her respectful attitude […]

Noon Rotary Recognizes Student of Honor from Shannon Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 21, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Hector Herrera of Sharon Shannon Elementary School as its Student of Honor for the week of Feb. 18. Rotarian and Rockwall County Judge David Sweet joined Shannon Elementary Principal Steven Pesek in honoring Hector during today’s Noon Rotary Club meeting. Hector’s teachers report that he is […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels Joins Month Long ‘March for Meals’ with Communities Nationwide

Rockwall Meals on Wheels Joins Month Long ‘March for Meals’ with Communities Nationwide

Support will help to fight senior hunger and isolation in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County announced today that it will participate in the 17th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital […]

Meals On Wheels To Host Annual Spring Tea Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 20, 2019) Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its Spring Tea Luncheon at Hidden Creek on Thursday, March 28.  The event will begin at 11AM and feature a plated meal by Zanata, paired teas from Sterling Tea, and an amazing raffle drawing. “The Annual Luncheon has continued to […]