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 […]

Justice of the Peace Mark Russo earns ‘Distinguished Member’ honor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) The Honorable Judge Mark Russo, Justice of the Peace, Precinct Three of Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association(JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advances in education over and above the state […]

Latest Hospital Safety Grade Reveals Texas Health Rockwall as a High Achiever

Texas Health Rockwall Earns All A’s Since 2013 (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has once again earned an “A” in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.  The hospital has been awarded Straight “A’s” since 2013 and is one of only 113 hospitals to attain this honor nationwide. Texas Health […]

Ratcliffe statement on the reopening of the FBI’s Clinton email investigation

WASHINGTON – Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the FBI’s announcement today that it would launch new investigative actions into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of an unsecured personal email system: “When Hillary Clinton was inexplicably let off the hook for her reckless mishandling of our country’s most […]

Talking turkey, costumes, cocktails, and pirate cruises

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2016) Crawfish season won’t peak again until early spring, but that doesn’t stop Dodie the Mudbug from making appearances – and new friends – every chance she gets. In fact, Rockwall’s familiar mudbug mascot was seen handing out “Boo Bucks” at the Halloween Extravaganza at The Harbor last weekend – […]

Open Letter from Rockwall County Emergency Services Corp re: current RFP for ambulance services

RELATED STORY Rockwall ESC Board discusses countywide ambulance services contract, EMS contract extensionockwall     Your #1 source for positive hometown stories, entertainment and events. Our print edition is delivered free to 18,000+ homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email . For advertising inquiries both online and in […]

Cullins-Lake Pointe students get fit with drum sticks and yoga balls

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 24, 2016) The students at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary participated in the Drum Fit program during their physical education classes.  Students followed the Drum Fit program and used yoga balls and drum sticks to stay physically active in unique way!  The Drum Fit program helps students that are inactive, anxious and stressed […]