Rockwall Art League sponsors ‘ArtReach’ for mentally, emotionally, physically challenged

Groundbreaking today for new 6000 sq ft MHMR facility (ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) In the spring of 2012, the Rockwall Art League began an innovative program in Rockwall County.  The art league organized eight volunteers with two lead instructors to begin a weekly program of teaching art to the mentally, emotionally and physically challenged. The site […]

Mayor Sweet, City Manager reflect on city’s Chamber Partner of the Year Award

(ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the 2012 Chamber Partner of the Year Award by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are extremely honored to receive this award,” said Mayor David Sweet. “Our staff and elected officials share the belief that we are all partners in the continuing development […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall offers diabetes classes, health screenings

Hospital earns accreditation for its diabetes education program, partners with Helping Hands and other organizations to provide services (ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce that its diabetes education program was recently accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This program provides residents in and around Rockwall County increased […]

Rockwall teen vies for North Texas Youth of the Year, scholarship

(ROCKWALL-February 6, 2013) Selected among several local outstanding youth, Chris Rivera will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the North Texas Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. Rivera will compete this Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, in Killeen, TX. As the new […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lone Star Surgery Vein Center

(ROCKWALL-February 6, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony January 24 for Lone Star Surgery Vein Center, located at 810 East Ralph Hall Parkway, Suite 140 in Rockwall (behind Kirkland’s and Half Price Books). Lone Star Surgery Vein Center specializes in radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins.  Do you or someone you […]

Payless, Boys & Girls Club team up to help kids put their best SHOE forward

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) Thanks to a generous grant awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County from the Payless Shoe Foundation, 150 kids under the age of 18 received a brand new pair of shoes over the past three Saturdays. Club members, siblings of Club members and several foster families were treated to a […]

Dobbs students ‘Work the Till’

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 5, 2013) Dobbs Elementary sixth graders recently learned to cashier while playing the math game “Working the Till” during Dobbs Family Math Night. Parents, students, and teachers gathered for the annual night of math activities. Pictured at table are, from left: Graeson Lynskey, Kayleigh Fink, Kaylyn Kilpatrick, Lana Rivera, and Noah Dodd. Submitted […]

Cherokee Chief visits Rockwall DAR

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held its February 2 meeting at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath.  The program was “Cherokee Alliance during the American Revolution” presented by Chief Bear Who Walks Softly. Chief Bear is a member of the Cherokee tribe, and a knowledgeable speaker on […]

Applebee’s, Breakfast Rotary partner for all-you-can eat breakfast

(ROCKWALL-Feburary 5, 2013) Local residents got to enjoy a delicious breakfast while helping out local charities. The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club held its annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, January 19 at Applebee’s in Rockwall. Eight dollars bought a hearty plate of all you can eat pancakes, sausage with a glass of orange […]

MercyMe films video at The Life House, readies for Rock & Worship Roadshow

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) The Grammy award-nominated Christian rock band MercyMe was spotted filming a video recently at The Life House coffee shop in Rockwall. Several locals were star-struck at the news. The band is well-known for their crossover hit “I Can Only Imagine,” giving their debut album double-platinum status. Pictured from left are band members […]