Democratic Caucus and County Convention March 19

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Rockwall Democrats, make your voice heard!  Democratic Primary Election is upcoming with early voting beginning on February 16 and election day on March 1.  The Democratic Caucus and County Convention will be held on March 19 at  Cain Middle School; 9-10 a.m. registration and 10 a.m.  call to order. […]

Rockwall County honors CERT volunteers for relief efforts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Members of the EastTex Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were recognized during the Rockwall County Commissioners Court meeting this morning, Jan. 26, for their efforts in assisting the City of Rowlett and those communities which were affected by the devastating Dec. 26 tornado. Rockwall County Emergency Management […]

Women in Need receives over $5,000 from ‘Mommy & Me’ portrait event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Legend Salon and Sarah Duckworth Photography in Rockwall raised $5,075 with their 2nd Annual Mom and Me Portrait Fundraiser benefitting Women In Need (WIN), nearly doubling the amount they were able to raise during 2014’s fundraising event. Legend Salon Owner Kim Rzeszutko and Sarah Duckworth, owner of Sarah Duckworth […]

Hilton to donate 100% of guest room revenues on Jan. 29 to Rowlett Tornado Relief Fund

(ROCKWALL,TX – Jan. 26, 2016) On Dec. 25, 2015 the neighboring community of Rowlett was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado leaving 1,100 homes uninhabitable and many businesses affected. Two Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront team members and several other Rowlett residents were affected and left without power for multiple days. Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was fortunate enough […]

Pre-Retirement Program planned for Rockwall area teachers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association, along with other several school districts in Region X, will present a special pre-retirement program for all interested educators on Saturday, Feb. 13. If you are a Rockwall area teacher considering retiring this year or in the near future, this free event will […]

Toyota of Rockwall, Toyota Motor Sales reach $100,000 in Matching Grant Donations to the Community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016)In 2015, Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, presented $5,000 to four lucky non-profit organizations. Half of the donation is made by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. Because of this grant program over the last five years, community organizations have been […]

City of Rockwall hires new Public Information Officer

Position Addresses Growth, Desire to Increase Communications and Promotions for City (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) The City of Rockwall has added the new position of Public Information Officer / Marketing and has hired longtime resident, Lauri Dodd to fill the role. The City Council funded the position in this year’s budget to increase […]

Eleven-year-old leads blanket drive to warm every Rockwall County Meals on Wheels client

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 21, 2016)  Local homebound seniors now have some extra help staying warm during the winter months, as Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County received a large donation of blankets this morning from residents Debi Gee Williamson and her son Nick for its Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive. Debi […]