Texas Health Rockwall receives donated blankets from Project Linus

Texas Health Rockwall receives donated blankets from Project Linus

Rockwall, TX (May 30, 2024) – A small gesture is making a big difference for young patients at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall. Project Linus, a national nonprofit, supplies handmade blankets to the hospital for children who are ill or may have experienced a traumatic situation. “Children often feel scared or overwhelmed when they arrive at […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Eliana Ortiz

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Eliana Ortiz

Rockwall, TX (May 30, 2024) – Eliana Ortiz is our next Senior Spotlight. She is the daughter of Marissa and Jose Ortiz. She is a three-year member of the team and is Senior Lieutenant this year. As a junior, Eliana was a Lieutenant on the officer line. Eliana has been a member Hip Hop Company […]

Bidi Bidi Banda to perform at Concerts by the Lake, Thursday June 6

Bidi Bidi Banda to perform at Concerts by the Lake, Thursday June 6

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Julieann Fleming

Rockwall, TX (May 28, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Julieann Fleming. Juieann is the daughter of Cherise and Michael Fleming. She currently holds the position of Lieutenant on the officer line and is a three-year member of the team. During her junior year, Julieann served as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the […]

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall’s Aron Chaparro earns Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year

Rockwall, TX (May 24, 2024) – Congratulations to Aron Chaparro from Right at Home Rockwall, Texas, on his recognition as the 2024 Right at Home Southwest Region Caregiver of the Year! He was selected from thousands of other caregivers for his exemplary commitment to making a difference in the lives of his clients. “I am […]

Republican Women Scholarship Fund awards 2024 recipients

Republican Women Scholarship Fund awards 2024 recipients

Rockwall, TX (May 22, 2024) – Republican Women Scholarship Fund would like to announce their very first recipients, as a 501c3 non-profit organization, of its scholarship award. These outstanding high school students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. The following young women will be a voice in educating and empowering the next generation […]

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy named Royse City Hometown Hero

Rockwall County Commissioner John Stacy named Royse City Hometown Hero

Rockwall, TX-May 23, 2024 – On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, County Commissioner John Stacy received the “Hometown Hero Award” at the Royse City Chamber Awards Luncheon. The award, presented by Diane Stegall from Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial in Royse City, honors volunteer service within the community. “It was a surprise, but an honor for this […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Madelyn Woodliff

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Madelyn Woodliff

Rockwall, TX (May 22, 2024) – Next up for our Stingerette Senior Spotlight is Madelyn Woodliff. Madelyn is our current Head Junior Varsity Instructor. She is the daughter of Karen and Jason Woodliff and a three-year member of the team. Madelyn was a Junior Varsity Instructor during her junior year and has been on the […]

YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

YMCA of Metro Dallas awards scholarships to JER Chilton YMCA Rockwall students

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 22, 2024) – Twenty North Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 over the next four years through the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, part of the 2024 Annual College Scholarship program. Selections for scholarships are based on college entrance scores, high school grades, maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, […]