Former Royse City ISD teacher Deidre Culp and her three children won’t be moving into the Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity Home being completed in Royse City. “We felt like it would be in her best interests and in Habitat’s best interests to not continue with the sale,†said Larry Wells, vice president of the [...]
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Rockwall ISD, Catholic Diocese, say stay home if ill with flu symptoms
 By J.J. Smith. In view of the Swine Flu outbreak, the Rockwall ISD and Catholic Diocese of Dallas are asking students and parishioners not to attend school or church if they have any flu-like symptoms - especially fever - they announced yesterday. The announcements came in light of the Centers for Disease Control warning yesterday that [...]
Early voting now underway until May 5; Election day May 9
By J.J. Smith Early voting for civic elections in Fate, Heath, McClendon-Chisholm, Rowlett and Royse City, plus the Rockwall ISD school board, began Monday, April 27, across Rockwall County and continues Monday-Saturday through May 5. Election day is Saturday, May 9. Only registered voters may cast ballots. Early voters can cast ballots at the Rockwall County Elections Office, 107 E. Kaufman, in Old Town [...]
Rockwall area home sales, prices, slip below Metro average
The number of homes sold in the Rockwall area and their median price slipped below the Dallas-Ft. Worth average during the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to the same time period in 2007. According to the latest Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Index released yesterday, only 219 homes sold in the Rockwall area during that time period, [...]
Rachel’s Challenge rally, May 20, at Lake Pointe Church, conceived by Columbine High School massacre victim Rachel Scott. Learn more about it by watching the video.
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The Grenadines to perform at free April 30 lakeside concert
A musical blend of blues, classic rock, Motown and contemporary rock will fill the air at the City of Rockwall’s third “Concert By The Lake” April 30 when the Dallas band “The Grenadines” perform. The third lakeside concert of 2009 begins at 7:30 pm, at The Harbor amphitheater, 2047 Summer Lee Dr. Concert-goers are invited to bring [...]
Taste of Rockwall April 30 offers samples from dozens of area eateries
 Here’s your chance to sample food and beverages from over two dozen area eateries, mingle with over 2,000 Rockwall area residents, plus learn more about Rockwall area businesses at the third annual ”Taste of Rockwall/Business Expo.” The event will be April 30, at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall. The fundraising event is sponsored by the [...]
Second annual Rachel’s Challenge rally May 7
Rockwall Independent School District will hold its second annual community-wide Rachel’s Challenge Rally at 7 p.m. May 7 at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall. The district is expecting thousands of students, staff, parents and community members to gather to celebrate acts of kindness and compassion. Click here to read this Rockwall Enterprise Success story.
First issue of county road bonds being planned
Rockwall County commissioners may issue $15.5 million in road bonds, or may go conservative and issue $10.5 million, depending on a vote Tuesday in regular meeting, to prepare for a July sale of bonds. Click here to read this Rockwall Co. Herald Banner story.