(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2016) Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, there have been several changes to Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas festivities. Here’s a wrap-up: Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade 2016 has been cancelled. The Tree Lighting has been moved inside to The Center and the Hometown Christmas Celebration has been moved to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) The community is invited to an OPEN HOUSE event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Educational Consultant Solutions, located at 101 S. Fannin St. in Rockwall. With 35 years of teaching in both general and special education, educational consultant Kristie Smith is putting the fun back […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 1, 2016) Lace up your running shoes and get going for a good cause. The Inaugural Santa Cops 4 Kids 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run is scheduled to take place Saturday, December 10, 2016. The Rockwall Police Officer’s Association is hosting the event which will benefit the Children’s Advocacy […]
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 […]