Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Senior Showcase 2022: Zhen Zhen Schelee

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Senior Showcase 2022: Zhen Zhen Schelee

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 3, 2022) Zhen Zhen serves the Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers as Line Major, and she is a 3rd-year member. Zhen Zhen is the daughter of Detra and Rob Schelee. She has been in drill team since seventh grade and has served as seventh-grade Lieutenant, eighth-grade Lieutenant, and varsity Junior Varsity Major. Zhen Zhen is […]

‘What do you mean it burned?’: Rockwall County Genealogical Society to meet May 5

‘What do you mean it burned?’: Rockwall County Genealogical Society to meet May 5

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2022) The Rockwall County Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5 in the Genealogy Room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. For May’s meeting, RCGS will be joined by professional speaker John Sellers, with his presentation topic “What Do You Mean It Burned?” One […]

North Central Texas offers caregiver support, respite services

North Central Texas offers caregiver support, respite services

ROCKWALL, TX (May 3, 2021) Caregiving can be a demanding job – it’s almost impossible to take on alone. The emotional, physical and mental toll can leave you feeling exhausted. If you need a break, the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides temporary relief for family caregivers. Eligible family members receive vouchers of […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

Rockwall Meals on Wheels honors volunteers, recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to honor its many volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy to help improve health, reduce isolation and promote independent living for the elderly and disabled in our community, week in and week out. […]

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Senior Showcase: Georgia Callirgos

Rockwall-Heath Highsteppers Senior Showcase: Georgia Callirgos

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 2, 2022) Meet Georgia Callirgos! Georgia serves as the Rockwall Heath Highsteppers Miss Drill Team and Line Dance Instructor. She is a three-year member and Forever Girl. Georgia is the daughter of Linda Callirgos and John Callirgos. Georgia has been on drill team since seventh grade as a part of the Cain […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

Rockwall County Helping Hands recognizes volunteers during Starfish Awards, Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (May 2, 2022) Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Rockwall County Helping Hands organization, and during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, the nonprofit celebrated the caring, gifted people who selflessly give their time and energy to provide help and hope to neighbors in need. Did you know that in 2021 volunteers contributed over […]

Farmers Insurance names Rockwall agent Joe Wimpee to prestigious Presidents Council

Farmers Insurance names Rockwall agent Joe Wimpee to prestigious Presidents Council

ROCKWALL, Texas (April 29, 2022) – Farmers Insurance® agent Joe Wimpee has been named to the national insurer’s Presidents Council, the Los Angeles-based organization recently announced. Membership in Presidents Council is the organization’s most elite honor for the top one percent of exclusive agents and district managers. “A heartfelt congratulations to Joe Wimpee on being […]

Rockwall High School Stingerettes Senior Showcase: Ryn Andersen

Rockwall High School Stingerettes Senior Showcase: Ryn Andersen

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2022) Meet Ryn Andersen! Ryn is the daughter of Arnie and Jamie Andersen, She has been a Rockwall Dance Instructor (RDI) for two years where she assisted with the Utley Middle School Drill Team her Senior year and the Williams Middle School Drill Team her Junior year. She has been a […]

Rockwall Rotary honors officers, firefighters of the year at Public Safety Awards Luncheon

Rockwall Rotary honors officers, firefighters of the year at Public Safety Awards Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2022) The Rockwall Rotary Club hosted its Annual Public Safety Awards Luncheon yesterday, honoring  our police, fire, paramedics and other first responders for their courage, sacrifice, contributions and service to our community. Rotary President Kevin Pate and Rotary Vocational Services Director Shane Hollas presented the awards along with various department representatives. […]