Rockwall County Jail book-in photo of Defendant Robert Throgmorton ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4. 2025) A Rockwall County man has been sentenced to 55 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, 382nd Judicial District Judge Brett Hall sentenced Robert Owen Throgmorton, age […]
Tuesday, November 18 from 4–10 PM at Dodie’s Cajun Diner – 25% of all dinner sales donated to Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Rockwall, TX (November 3, 2025) – Around here, community means everything. Dodie’s Rockwall has always been more than a place to eat. It’s where friends gather, families celebrate, and neighbors lend a hand. On […]
Rockwall, TX ( November 3, 2025) – Meet Wally, a delightful puppy full of life and love! His days are spent exploring every nook of his foster home with boundless energy and curiosity. Wally’s goofy antics and playful spirit bring laughter and joy to everyone around him. He’s not just funny; he’s also smart, quickly […]
Frank Locke shares insight into Rockwall’s earliest settlers through Republic-era land records Rockwall Pioneers By Frank LockeMember, Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission At the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on October 10, the evening’s topic was The Settlement of Rockwall County by Original Land Patents. Speaker Frank Locke—member […]
Grace Clinic awarded ~$10,000 donation ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2025) – 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County, aka Lakeside Leaders, welcomed a large crowd to Culpepper Cattle Co. yesterday evening, where they gathered on the patio to shine the spotlight on local nonprofits and award a generous donation to one of those deserving organizations. Lakeside Leaders […]
Rockwall, TX (October 29, 2025) – Mark your calendars for the annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar hosted by First United Methodist Church in Rockwall! For over 50 years, the event has helped kick off the holidays with a large assortment of handmade items and vendors perfect for holiday gift-giving! The event will be held on […]
Rockwall, TX (October 29, 2025) – What began over a year ago as an Eagle Scout project has evolved into a community-wide conservation effort, with newly constructed bee hotels now installed at seven Rockwall area parks. Scout Chris Fowler spent extensive time researching requirements, installation specifications, and materials to construct bee hotels designed as safe […]
Pastor Cheryl Remchuk was appointed to Hope Global Methodist Church in September Rockwall, TX (October 28, 2025) – Recently, Hope Global Methodist Church welcomed a new pastor as they bid a fond farewell to founding pastor, Dr. Stanley Scott, who retired after many years of service to the Methodist ministry and as a Marine chaplain. […]
Rockwall, TX (October 28, 2025) – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that both the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band and the Rockwall-Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band earned Division I ratings at the UIL Area C Marching Band Contest, advancing to the state competition and making district history. Both bands delivered powerful, show-stopping […]
Rockwall, TX (October 27, 2025) — Jerry Welch, REALTOR®, has earned the prestigious Residential Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist™ (RREDS) designation. This certification recognizes REALTORS® who have completed specialized training in handling the unique challenges and sensitivities involved in real estate transactions related to divorce. With more than 18 years as a Full-Time, Professional REALTOR®, […]