Rockwall graduate awarded Chick-fil-A scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 24, 2015) Congratulations to Ernest Albarado, who recently received a $1,000 Chick-fil-A scholarship from owner/operator Tim Moseley of the Rockwall Chick-fil-A location. Ernest has been employed by the Rockwall Chick-fil-A since August 2012.  He is a 2013 graduate of Rockwall High School and was a member of the Yellowjackets football team.  […]

Local talent Katie Stewart makes music with a message

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) When listening to local musical talent Katie Stewart’s recently released first album, “High Tech World,” it becomes clear that the messages of her songs are just as unique as the music itself. “I think of myself as a songwriter/singer, not really a singer/songwriter,” Katie said. “The message to me […]

Texas Comptroller to visit Rockwall to report on financial state of the state

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) The public is welcome as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar for a Town Hall meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 24 at the new Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall, 1111 Yellow Jacket Lane. The “Good for Texas Tour” features a report from your […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta this weekend

Waddle you be doing this weekend? (ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2015) If last year is any indication, you’ll be joining thousands of friends and neighbors as they flock to The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard for the Rubber Duck Regatta. The annual event features a 5K run, live music, vendor booths, a Kids Zone […]

Update on Rockwall-Heath teen shooting

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2015) On Sunday, September 13, 2015, at approximately 8:23pm, the Rockwall Police Department received a report of a 17 year old male subject who claimed that he had been shot by an unknown assailant in the 2700 block of Faircrest Drive. At the time of the initial report there was […]

Hawks try ‘Minute-2-Win-It!’

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 22, 2015) Before and after  two Honor Code presentations on Early Release Day, Wednesday, Sept. 16, teachers and staff around Rockwall-Heath High School hosted “Minute-2-Win-It” games all across the school. Each hallway advisory class rotated between games hosted in all of the rooms on their hall. Everything from rubber band snapping […]

Rockwall City Council Adopts Budget and Tax Rate

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 22, 2015) The Rockwall City Council adopted a budget and tax rate for the 2015-2016 fiscal year on Monday, September 21, 2015.  The City Council adopted a tax rate of 48.53 cents per $100 valuation, a decrease from the current rate of 49.55 that property owners pay.  The City Council approved […]

Get ‘Inspired’ at Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show, Oct 2-4

Get ‘Inspired’ at Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show, Oct 2-4

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) The Rockwall Art League will present “Inspired,” its 15th Annual Fine Art Show, October 2-4 at the Rockwall Rotary Building,408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. As in year’s past, this much-anticipated show is expected to draw a steady crowd of art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. Admission is free […]

Jacket Backers honor Yellowjacket Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 21, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Caleb Broach as the Jacket Backer Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Bayleigh Scott as the Jacket Backer Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month. Caleb Broach, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Football Team, was nominated by Coach Rodney Webb […]

Bluebonnet planting at Phelps Lake Oct 3

Bluebonnet planting at Phelps Lake Oct 3

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 15, 2015) The community is welcome as Friends of Raymond Cameron Lake Park host their second annual Texas Bluebonnet planting from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. They will meet at the fishing pier at Phelps Lake. Hear the story of the Legend of the Bluebonnets as performed by members […]