Book signing: The Lightness of Darkness by Bob Chilton

Book signing: The Lightness of Darkness by Bob Chilton

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) Award-winning art photographer Bob Chilton will be signing copies of his latest book – The Lightness of Darkness – at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall on Wednesday, June 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chilton, who has taken photos all over the world, is past president of […]

PHOTOS: Rest Haven Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert, and Family Fun Day

PHOTOS: Rest Haven Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert, and Family Fun Day

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) On Memorial Day, May 29, community members came out to Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park for a remembrance ceremony, followed by live music from local Country band Matthew Middleton & Texas Drive, and tons of food and family fun including face painting, balloon animals,  train rides for […]

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

Rep. Holland wraps up first legislative session in the Texas House

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) In the 140 days of the 85th Texas Legislature, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Heath) successfully passed a package of bold and conservative legislation through the House as well as the Senate, in which currently await Governor Abbott’s signature before officially becoming law. State Rep. Holland authored legislation that cuts […]

JER Chilton YMCA selects annual father of the year

JER Chilton YMCA selects annual father of the year

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 17, 2017) So many fathers make such a big impact on the people in their lives that it’s strange to think that Father’s Day was not always celebrated. However, the tradition was not started until 1910, when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd decided to create a day to honor her father, William […]

Good food, wine and fellowship abound at Chef’s Challenge

Good food, wine and fellowship abound at Chef’s Challenge

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 26, 2017) Last night’s Chef’s Challenge was full of mouthwatering fun! Rockwall County Helping Hands held the event at Culpepper Steak House. Attendees enjoys culinary creations from some of the most creative chefs in the area! Congrats to the following winners of the Chef’s Challenge: Judge’s Choice Award – Dodies Cajun […]

Rockwall Soroptimist awards Memorial Scholarship to RHS senior

Rockwall Soroptimist awards Memorial Scholarship to RHS senior

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 26, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship to Rockwall High School senior, Sydney Chalk. Scholarship funds are raised at the Soroptimist annual Rockwall Country Fair which will be Saturday, June 10, at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellow Jacket Lane from 10AM-8PM. Pictured from left to right: Susan Reeves, Sydney Chalk […]

Play It Cool at the Pool

Play It Cool at the Pool

Put water safety first this summer (ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2017) With summer approaching, lots of folks will be looking to beat the Texas heat by partaking in a variety of fun water activities such as swimming and boating. But regardless whether you’re taking your child for a fun swim at the local community […]