Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – This morning, JER Chilton YMCA’s annual Veterans Day ceremony was held with community members, leaders, YMCA staff and board members in attendance for the purpose of honoring all those who served. While Veterans Day is traditionally recognized on November 11, today’s ceremony seemed fitting with the birthday of the […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – My grandparents were Finnish immigrants, settling on the Keeweenaw Peninsula, in the Copper Country, Upper Peninsula of Michigan. “Ukki”, as we called my grandfather, worked as a copper miner and owned a small property in Allouez; a home for his family with a barn across the lane, cows and a […]
Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – Veteran service often carries over into the public and private sector after uniforms are carefully pressed and put away. This strong call to serve can be innate but also developed during military service. That in mind, the Rockwall Rotary featured three local veterans, also Mayors, at this week’s meeting. […]
Rockwall, TX (November 8, 2023) – Rayburn Electric Cooperative (Rayburn), a trusted Generation and Transmission Cooperative specializing in providing dependable and cost-effective wholesale electric energy solutions, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious list of Top Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth by the Dallas Morning News. For 2023, Rayburn earned the #5 […]
Rockwall, Texas (November 8, 2023) – On Tuesday November 7th, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 4 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. The […]
Fate, TX (November 6, 2023) – Winners of the 2023 President’s Awards Program were announced in Nacogdoches in conjunction with the Texas Downtown Annual Conference. For over 35 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown (TXDT), has recognized outstanding projects, places, and people of Texas downtowns. The President’s Award was developed by Texas Downtown […]
Rockwall, TX (November 6, 2023) – Meet Sophie! This 7-month old puppy is very playful and sweet, and she gets along great with both the dogs and the cats in her foster home! Sophie is a little timid, since she’s not had a lot of stability in her short life and hasn’t yet developed her […]
Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) partners with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging to provide support and resources for caregivers and seniors. This month an online conference on Medicare Plans and Phone Scams will be offered. November 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST This […]
Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous business that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a portion […]
Rockwall, TX (November 1, 2023) – Rockwall ISD is excited to celebrate the new Amanda Rochell Elementary School with the community at a beam signing ceremony on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the construction site at the existing Rochell Elementary at 899 Rochell Court in Rockwall. Guests […]