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 […]

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 […]

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 […]