Aspasians Craft Fair returns to Wilkerson-Sanders this April

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The Aspasians are excited about their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-5pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. All proceeds Aspasians raise by selling booth space and water at the fair goes directly to scholarships for local graduating seniors. This year, the Aspasians have opened up […]

Rockwall Culinary Arts students earn first place finishes at regional competition

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) The Rockwall High School Culinary Arts program competed at the Texas ProStart Regional Invitational on February 20 and 21 . Two competitions were held simultaneously – the Restaurant Management Competition, and the Culinary Arts Competition. Rockwall ISD had representation in both competitions and earned two first place finishes in both categories. The […]

Rockwall’s Black History topic of first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]

New support group in Rockwall for families affected by ADHD

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) A new support group for families affected by ADHD will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, starting April 9, 2015, at the Rockwall County Library (Women’s League Room). The group is free of charge and open to the public. Meetings will be facilitated by […]

Rockwall author launches latest book, ‘Voices of Aging’

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2015) Upper Room Books and Juliette Fowler Communities in Dallas recently hosted a launch event for Rockwall author Missy Buchanan and her new book, “Voices of Aging.” The event included a panel of adult children and aging parents including Dorothy Roberts, sister of Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts; Jane McGarry, special […]

Gardening Tea Luncheon to benefit Meals on Wheels

Gardening Tea Luncheon to benefit Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Gardening Tea Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Nineteen at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. Order tickets now at rockwallmealsonwheels.org and help support MOWSS’ mission to  keep the […]

Rockwall Police Chief announces retirement

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Rockwall Police Chief Mark Moeller will retire on July 17, 2015 after 13 years of service to Rockwall and 38 years in law enforcement. Chief Moeller began his career as a patrol officer in the Dallas Police Department in July, 1977. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant, holding supervisory […]

Rockwall Newcomers & Friends to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club will welcome the Strings and Pipes Trio on March 12th at Occasions in Royce City.  The program begins at 10:00 a.m. and you can join them by calling Patty 469-236-4270 or Marion at 972-722-9896 to make a reservation before Monday, March 2nd. The Rockwall […]

Great Texas Warrant Roundup begins March 7

FATE, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) The Fate Department of Public Safety along with representatives of law enforcement agencies and courts from more than 300 jurisdictions across Texas announced today combined efforts to host the 2015 Great Texas Warrant Roundup beginning Saturday, March 7th. The roundup is designed to target thousands of defendants with traffic, parking, […]

Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for April 18

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]