(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2018) As YMCAs across America prepare to celebrate National Healthy Kids Day, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will kick off a new Summer Reading Program with a Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Book Drive. The Book Drive Kick-off Party will be held at noon Saturday, April 14. Bring the family and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2018) Joshua T. Burgess, 19, of Fate, TX, graduated from the United States Navy boot camp at the Navy’s only Recruit Training Command located in Great Lakes, Illinois on March 2, 2018. Fireman Burgess successfully completed 8 weeks of intensive basic and shipboard training at Great Lakes, Illinois as one of […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 30) April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to bring awareness to the prevalence of child abuse in our community. Child abuse thrives in the dark, and continues only as long as it remains secret and hidden. By bringing awareness to the problem, Children’s Advocacy Centers in Dallas, […]
(HEATH, TX – March 30, 2018) For the seventh year in a row, The Black Hawk Robotics team qualified for the First Robotics Competition world championship. The Rockwall-Heath High School robotics team recently won the Rock City Regional and the Industrial Design Award in Little Rock, Arkansas. FIRST is a global organization created to inspire […]
(WYLIE, TX – March 29, 2018) The biggest event of the year for In-Sync Exotics will be held this Saturday, March 31st. With attendance numbers over 1,000 this event not only brings awareness to the reason for legitimate sanctuaries such as In-Sync Exotics, it also serves as a vital lifeline for a sanctuary run solely on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 28, 2018) Saylor is a one-year old precious and oh, so sweet girl! She loves to play with all the dogs in her foster home and seems to love all humans. She is looking for a fur-ever home! She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on her shots and has an adoption […]
Tickets selling fast at DodiesCrawfishFest.com (ROCKWALL, TX – March 10, 2018) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual fundraising event, presented by Dodie’s Cajun Diner, […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 24, 2018) The Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Fitness Court officially opened at Robert Smith Family Park in Fate this morning. This free outdoor gym – designed for ages 14 and up and all ability levels – features seven movement stations (core, squats, push, pull, lunge, bend, and agility) to be completed in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2018) The RHHS Highstepper Officers recently brought home awards from HTE-Texas State Dance Championships in Justin, Texas. They won first place State Champion in their Jazz, Prop and Contemporary Dances and the Judges awards for Showmanship, Entertainment, Technique, Choreography and Super Sweepstakes. Master High Kick Champion – Erica Clark Master High […]
Fun & Fit in the Park is Easter Saturday, March 31: Featuring Heart of Heath 5k, 1-Mile Family Run (HEATH, TX – March 23, 2018) The City of Heath’s traditional Easter Saturday celebration on March 31 features the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run with awards for the top 3 boys and top 3 […]