(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2017) Amica Rockwall is gearing up for their annual Denim and Diamonds gala which benefits local non-profits as well as students through grants and scholarships. This year, the ladies’ charity was pleased to dole out $40,000 to assist local high school seniors in their educational endeavors. Rockwall High School graduates […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) On June 3 members of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), Lone Star Chapter volunteered for the Women in Need Glow Run at Harry Myers Park. The volunteers assisted with set up and break down, decorating, registration and check-in, and manned water stations and route stations. National Charity League […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Members of the National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter Class of 2023 spent an afternoon decorating socks with colorful, fun, non-skid designs to be included in birthday bags for clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Pictured are (left side) Aziza Rabah, Dibora Holland, Tessa […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. One of those recipients is Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School 2017 graduate, who was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the fall of 2016. Jamie’s scholarship […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) On June 15, Rockwall Reads kicked off its second annual summer reading initiative with storytelling, face-painting, crafts, snacks and free books at The Mission and Pebblebrook apartments. This year Rockwall Reads partnered with The Mission and Pebblebrook apartments and the Community Center at Lake Rockwall Estates. Rockwall Reads provided […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shari Allison, advanced to the Finals in the 2017 TMEA Middle School State Honor Full Orchestra recording contest. Only six groups were chosen from the entire state of Texas. All six groups will have their recordings judged at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Rockwall Soroptimist President, Holly Lyons, and Shelli Miller, Rockwall County Clerk and Club member, present a check for $100,000 to the Board of Directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. The presentation check includes the value of the past year’s rent and utilities and a cash donation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Life is a gift – no matter how long it is. The gift of blood can add extra life moments when days, minutes and even seconds count. Giving blood is an extraordinary thing that ordinary people can do for each other. A wide array of Texans could receive blood […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2017) Yes, Petunia Pig is this girl’s real name, but her nickname is Piggie. She loves to roll around on her back and play with her foster siblings. She REALLY loves to snuggle with her 10 year old boy that lives in her foster home, too. Piggie is house-trained and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2017) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary PTA recently dedicated a Little Free Library to honor six staff members who retired in June of 2017. These staff members included Principal Kaylene Laveen, Carol Anderson, Fran Laman, Loya Merritt, Sherrie Lofland, and Janet Dufraine. Combined, these dedicated educators gave over 180 years to public […]