Rockwall ISD Groundbreaking Ceremony for Elementary School 14

Rockwall ISD Groundbreaking Ceremony for Elementary School 14

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) Rockwall ISD will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School 14 Wednesday, November 9 at 2 p.m.  The public is invited to attend the event. The ceremony will be at 2186 Trophy Drive, Heath, Texas. The new school is scheduled to open in August 2017. Elementary School 14 is a […]

Chandlers Landing Community Association acquires Yacht & Tennis Club

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2016) In the 1970’s, Chandlers Landing community on the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall was developed as a high-end, energetic tennis, swim, yacht and residential community.  Its social calendar centered around a junior Olympic pool, seven tennis courts, a marina, and an avant-garde club house building large […]

County, city officials welcome Mexico Consul General

County, city officials welcome Mexico Consul General

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2016) Rockwall officials received a special visit from the Consul General of Mexico in Dallas, Francisco de la Torre Galindo, at the historic Rockwall courthouse (101 E Rusk St) yesterday. Consulate General de la Torre Galindo presented the group of city and county officials gathered inside the third-floor courtroom with […]

Grand jury returns ‘no bill’ on DWI case involving Rockwall County Judge

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2016) The DWI case involving Rockwall County Judge David Sweet was dropped Wednesday after a Rockwall County grand jury returned a “no bill” decision. In the grand jury process, a “no bill” is issued if the grand jury determines there is insufficient evidence to prosecute someone. Judge Sweet was arrested […]

Local high school theatre students volunteer to trick-or-treat because ‘hunger is a scary thing’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 3, 2016) The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and its student honorary organization, the International Thespian Society, are pleased to announce the participation of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Thespian troupe #7119 in Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS EATS) is a national community service […]

War on the Shore Nov 12 at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2016) Help “Pin Cancer” as student athletes from Rockwall ISD wrestle for a cure during the WAR on the SHORE at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Rockwall Harbor, in the spray plaza area. The Rockwall High School Yellowjackets will take on the Lovejoy High School Leopards. All donations go to Pin […]

Tiger Scouts visit Rockwall Fire Department

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Brand new Tiger Scouts from Hays and Stevenson elementary schools enjoyed a visit to Rockwall Fire Department​ Station No. 1. They provided goodies for the firefighters and toured the station to help earn their first badge. Thanks to Diana Newton for sharing these photos!  

Meet Abigail, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Here’s Abigail! Abigail is a one-year-old, seven-pound Chihuahua mix looking for a forever family to love her! She is very cuddly and sweet, and has the cutest little underbite. She is up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed, microchipped and ready for her forever family. Email Rockwall Pets at  for more information […]