Grand Opening for new Rest Haven development June 11

Grand Opening for new Rest Haven development June 11

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its newest development, The Grove at Rest Haven, on Sunday, June 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments, tours of the development, and live music by Standards Gazette. With […]

Black Hawk Robotics wins state championship

Black Hawk Robotics wins state championship

(HEATH, TX — June 1, 2017) The Rockwall-Heath robotics team “Black Hawk Robotics” recently competed at the Texas UIL Robotics State Championship where they won the tournament and were crowned state champions! The Black Hawks were also awarded the Robot Design award for the state of Texas. This season, 140 FIRST Robotics teams from Texas […]

Springer SAGE students Skype with expert video game designer

Springer SAGE students Skype with expert video game designer

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2016) Sixth grade SAGE students in Mrs. Kaup’s class at Springer Elementary skyped with a Video Game Designer in Salt Lake City, UT, arranged by Nepris, a company that specializes in connecting classrooms to experts.  The students were able to interview the professional and ask questions about how to pursue […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals presents Fiddler on the Roof June 23 – July 2

Rockwall Summer Musicals presents Fiddler on the Roof June 23 – July 2

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) As part of its 2017 season, Rockwall Summer Musicals will present Fiddler on the Roof June 23 – July 2, 2017 at the Rockwall Performing Arts Center (1201 T L Townsend Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087). Tickets cost between $18-$22 and can be purchased at the Box Office or online at rockwallsummermusicals.org. […]

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 […]

Liberty Heights sees big turnout for Memorial Day celebration

Liberty Heights sees big turnout for Memorial Day celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2017) Right at 200 people turned out for the Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living  Memorial Day celebration for its military veteran residents on Monday, May 29. The crowd enjoyed a free lunch and a short address from local U.S. Marine Corps veteran Trace Johannesen, who’s also a member of event […]

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 […]