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🌱 Would you spot this new Rockwall County phone scam in time?
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Good day Rockwall! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Would you spot this new Rockwall County phone scam in time?
- Which Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath stars dominated this year’s volleyball awards?
- How did one leader’s work transform opportunities for Rockwall County kids?
Also on today's calendar: Joyful Snowman and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Rockwallfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Rockwallfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 41.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rockwall County Sheriff's Office warns of new phone scam targeting residents (roysecityheraldbanner.com) — Rockwall County residents are being warned about a phone scam where callers pose as law enforcement or monitoring agencies and demand urgent payments for ankle monitors, fines, or to avoid arrest. Deputies stress that no legitimate agency will request money by phone and urge residents to hang up, verify directly with official numbers, and report any incidents to the sheriff’s office and federal fraud agencies. 
• 2025 Dallas-area all-district volleyball teams: MVPs, first teams, Coaches of the Year (dallasnews.com) — Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath volleyball players earned top honors on the 2024 District 10-6A all-district teams, including Rockwall’s Audrey St. Clair as MVP and coach Travis Ferguson as Coach of the Year. Several Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath athletes also made first team, underscoring the district’s strong showing against other East Texas and Dallas-area programs.
• Jenny Krueger Acclaimed as Southwest Region's 2025 CEO of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs Leadership in Rockwall County (hoodline.com) — Rockwall County Commissioners Court has formally honored Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas CEO Jenny Krueger as the Southwest Region’s 2025 CEO of the Year, spotlighting her impact on local youth. Leaders say her work has strengthened families and expanded life-changing programs across Rockwall County, turning the clubs into a vital support hub for kids’ futures.
📸 Around Rockwall
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockwall
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★ Featured events ★
- Profit Builders Pipeline I & II Luncheon
Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, 697 E Interstate 30 STE 200, Rockwall
11:30 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Holiday Home Tour
City of Rockwall - Downtown Events , 385 S Goliad St , Rockwall
10:00 am - Lady Bulldogs vs Frisco Memorial - Soccer (F) - Varsity
RCISD Stadium Home -
7:15 pm - Breakfast with Santa
The Center At Rockwall City Place , 108 E Washington St , Rockwall
8:30 am - Holiday Home Tour
City of Rockwall - Downtown Events , 385 S Goliad St , Rockwall
10:00 am - Joyful Snowman
Painting with a Twist , 513 E Interstate 30 , Rockwall
6:00 pm - City Council Mtg. Invocation Sign Ups (Dr Michael Criner)
City of Rockwall , 385 S Goliad St , Rockwall
6:00 pm - Vinecrafters - Live Music & Wood Fire Pizzas
VineCrafters Winery & Grill , 146 Shady Creek Ln , Rockwall
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Friday December 19
📣 Rockwall Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 0 to 100K with Lora & Zack
1022 Monterra Wy , Rockwall
5:00 pm - Fa-la-la-la
Painting with a Twist , 513 E Interstate 30 , Rockwall
6:00 pm - Holiday Home Tour
City of Rockwall - Downtown Events , 385 S Goliad St , Rockwall
10:00 am - Twist Family! Squishy Christmas
Painting with a Twist , 513 E Interstate 30 , Rockwall
5:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We’re thrilled to announce that Jenny Krueger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2025 CEO of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southwest Region!
The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proudly celebrates her remarkable influence on youth, families, and the entire Boys & Girls Club Movement. … (Nextdoor Near Downtown) - Emergency!!!
My two fur babies escaped near Jenkinson Dr in fate and we are looking everywhere for them. If someone knows or has seen them please let me know!!! (Nextdoor Rockwall/Fate)
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a job opening for Senior Home Advisor - Rockwall TX in Rockwall. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Froster / Baker in Rockwall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockwall here.
🗞 Nearby News
Heath
- American National Banking of Texas opens new banking center in Heath as part of North Texas expansion (blueribbonnews.com)
Rowlett
- Train service to be paused in Downtown Dallas overnight Wednesday, officials say (wfaa.com)
Garland
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