UPDATE AS OF 10:15PM THURSDAY, DEC. 1 PARADE CANCELLATION: We just received word that the #Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. We sure will miss it! Everybody please stay safe and dry. The following press release was sent out earlier and at this point the parade is […]
AUSTIN, TX – Today, State Representative Elect Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) filed House Bill 457, relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. “Currently, the tax code allows for peace officers to keep their appraisal records confidential,” said Rep-elect Holland. “HB 457 extends the confidential option to the spouse […]
Floral design contest to feature five local celebrity designers (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2016) The annual Open House at The Flower Box will kick off A Rockin’ Christmas event at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, and will welcome guests throughout the afternoon. The popular local celebrity designer contest will match six Rockwall County residents […]
Donations, volunteers needed (ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2016) Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall will again join with the Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol to host the annual Wreaths Across America Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Rest Haven. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that works to continue and promote the annual […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 29, 2016) Eight new volunteers for Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) were sworn in on Monday, November 21st. Pictured from left are Angel Cleveland, Mac McDaniel, Jerry Francis, Stephanie Francis, Judge Brett Hall, Melinda Odom, Danielle Oliveira, Tiffany Dunkin and Candius Truscott. CASA volunteers complete 30 hours of training, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 29, 20160 Just in time for Christmas, Upper Room Books has released Missy Buchanan’s eighth book: Spirit Boosters for the Journey of Aging: 366 Days, a devotional flipbook specific to the challenges of growing older. Buchanan, a longtime resident of Rockwall, has appeared twice on Good Morning America with Robin Roberts […]
Two bills strengthen U.S.-Israel cyber collaboration WASHINGTON – Legislation introduced by Reps. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) passed the U.S. House today to strengthen collaborative cybersecurity research and development efforts between the United States and Israel. The two bills were introduced in July, after the lawmakers returned from a congressional delegation trip to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2016) This month the ladies of Aspasians once again provided Thanksgiving baskets for the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County. Forty-three families were provided Thanksgiving baskets that were full of items needed to make a Thanksgiving feast. Each family was also given a gift card to purchase their own turkey to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2016) Raffle tickets are on sale now for the perfect princess cottage or boy cave, custom built and donated by Jack Cecil, owner of Westchester Custom Homes. The drawing for the playhouse will be held on Tuesday, December 20 just in time for Christmas. Raffle sales benefit the Kiwanis Angel […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 28, 2016) Community Bible Study, a world-wide organization offering studies of over 26 books of the Bible, is in the initial stage of developing a women’s class in Rockwall. A group of interested ladies is currently meeting at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, Rockwall, TX 75032 from 9:30 a.m. […]