Jones Elementary students meet award-winning author

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2015) The Jones Elementary 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Rockwall County Library on Friday, September 25th to see award-winning author Grace Lin. She discussed how a book is published and emphasized the importance of the writing process to the students. The students were able […]

Rockwall residents may receive free pizza for properly functioning smoke alarms

Rockwall Dominos, NFPA partner with Rockwall Fire Dept to promote fire safety (ROCKWALL, TX – September 28, 2015) Rockwall Domino’s, located at 2330 Greencrest, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up with the Rockwall Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4 – 10). On Tuesday, Oct. 6 […]

Rockwall-Heath looks to rebound on the road after falling to Terrell

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 28, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath Hawks (2-3) saw a valiant comeback effort fall short in another heartbreaking loss 21-14 against the Terrell Tigers (4-1) on Friday night at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Defenses from both sides held strong in the opening quarter and the first points of the game didn’t come until about halfway […]

4AHERO: Honoring a Fort Hood Soldier’s Sacrifice

4AHERO: Honoring a Fort Hood Soldier’s Sacrifice

Family pays tribute to loved one through restoration project, to be featured at Rockwall Rib Rub Car Show (ROCKWALL, TX – September 27, 2015) For Jeff Ferguson, brother of Sergeant First Class Daniel Ferguson who was killed in the shooting at Fort Hood on April 2, 2014, there couldn’t be a more fitting way to […]

Rockwall County veterans encouraged to share photos for Veterans Day celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 27, 2015) A Rockwall County Veterans Day Celebration is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 11 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center on the Utley campus, 1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, just north of the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium.  Major General Gary Bunch, US Army (Retired) leading the planning has announced […]

Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens in Rockwall

Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch opens in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2015) With October upon us, the Blase family of Rockwall offers folks throughout the community an exciting and unique way to get into the Halloween spirit with its annual Pumpkin Patch. Located on the family’s beautiful wooded 13-acre farm at 1232 East Fork Drive, the Blase Family Farm Pumpkin Patch […]

Women In Need plans several community awareness events

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall County (ROCKWALL, TX – September 13, 2015) Women in Need (WIN), a local nonprofit organization serving victims of domestic abuse, will host several annual community awareness events this October, among them – a Candlelight Vigil on Oct. 9 at the Rockwall County Courthouse; a Rockwall County First […]

Texas Health Rockwall, Children’s Health partner to offer pediatric emergency care in Rockwall County

Virtual pediatric emergency consultations provided by Children’s Health (ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is excited to join the Children’s Health telemedicine network, offering an added layer of expertise for the community’s youngest patients. Through this innovative program, the on-site Texas Health Rockwall medical treatment team will consult virtually with […]

First United Methodist Church Heath begins new Bible study

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 24, 2015) First United Methodist Church of Heath, located at 140 Smirl Drive, is starting a six week Bible study  entitled, “Namesake – When God Rewrites Your Story” by Jessica LaGrone. This study will be held Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Books can be picked up at the church […]

Farmers Electric supports area elderly with generous donation to Meals on Wheels

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 24, 2015)  Farmers Electric Charitable Foundation, Inc supports Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Their recent contribution to the local nonprofit agency will be matched by the Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation, allowing their donation dollars to go even farther and to help more seniors […]