This spring, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will seek to help girls become strong in both mind, body and spirit with its girlSTRONG program. The brainchild of Rockwall YMCA Health and Wellness Director Diana Fulton, this empowering program invites girls ages 10-16 to eight weeks of fitness and healthy group discussions designed to build […]
Today, the City of Rockwall commemorated the retirement of a woman who has poured her heart and soul into the community. City officials and community members gathered at The Center in Rockwall to honor Cheryl Dunlop as she prepares to retire after more than 20 years of service to the City. Dunlop has been the […]
I heaved a sigh of relief as my husband, Jim, pulled a chunk of splintered wood from the palm of my hand. A small piece remained behind, and weeks later, though I couldn’t see it, the splinter still smarted if I touched the right spot. Jim’s own little splinter was more elusive. He’d rubbed one […]
The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was glad to host Tenishea Turner as their speaker December 17. Tenishea is a representative of the U.S. Census Bureau as a Partnership Specialist for the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census will be taken this year, beginning March 23 with the ability to self-respond. The official Census Day is April 1. […]
Texas backslides one spot to the No. 2 Growth State in America, according to U-Haul® data analyzing U.S. migration trends for 2019. Florida unseats the Lone Star State, ending its three-year run as the top Growth State for 2016-18. Florida rises one spot after being No. 2 in growth the previous three years. North Carolina, […]
Milestone, local Dallas-Fort Worth home service company, has introduced a trade school program unlike anything in the DFW Metroplex. During a nine week program, students of ‘Milestone U’ will take classes and participate in ride-alongs with current Milestone HVAC technicians to gain hands-on experience. Once students graduate, they will have obtained their TDLR (Texas Department […]
The City of Heath staff Christmas party held on Dec. 13 offered many treats including a private sneak peak of the new South Ridge venue opening soon, a delicious lunch catered by Standard Service – the anchor restaurant, games, prizes and employee awards. Heath Department of Public Safety Officer Robert Howard earned the top honor […]
Business Jet Cares, the 501(c)(3) charitable organization created by Business Jet Center and Business Jet Access, hosted its 7th Annual Cleared to Land on the Green Charity Golf Tournament on Nov. 15. A record breaking $70,000 was raised at the completely sold out event on a beautifully crisp Friday at the Cowboys Golf Club in […]
The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 is hosting the largest one-day service event Rockwall County has ever seen on April 18, 2020. The goal for their class project, called The Big Event, is to amass 1,000 volunteers to participate in 100 community service projects within Rockwall County – all within a single day. The day […]
Rockwall Community Playhouse is pleased to announce the RCP at RCP 2020 Workshop for Grades 1st through 4th and 5th through 8th. The workshops will provide 10-classes of curriculum on the basic elements of acting and will culminate in a performance for family and friends. ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAIN FOR EACH WORKSHOP – BE SURE […]