Rockwall County celebrates grand opening of new Fitness Trail

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Aug. 24, 2017) The grand opening of the Rockwall County Fitness Trail was celebrated Saturday morning with speeches, a ribbon cutting and an opportunity for participants to take an inaugural walk on the inner loop of the quarter-mile trail. Precinct 2 County Commissioner Lee Gilbert, who has led the effort to create […]

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Rest Haven

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 23, 2017) The new City of Rockwall Fire Chief, Kenneth Cullins, will be the guest speaker at a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park. The community event, marking the 16th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will honor the lives of the first responders killed […]

Rockwall Soroptimists to offer cash grant for head-of-household women in need

Rockwall Soroptimists to offer cash grant for head-of-household women in need

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 16, 2017) Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at the soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards.html, or by contacting Rockwall Club member, […]

Holy Trinity Church Outreach Committee shows support to Women In Need

Holy Trinity Church Outreach Committee shows support to Women In Need

(HEATH, TX — August 7, 2017) On Thursday, July 27, the Outreach Committee of Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath presented a $10,000 check to Women in Need (WIN).  Holy Trinity is committed to supporting WIN in helping it achieve the elimination of family violence locally. At the check presentation, Connie Pettitt, […]

4th Annual Firefighters Ball to benefit injured Waco firefighter

4th Annual Firefighters Ball to benefit injured Waco firefighter

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 3, 2017) Join The Colbert Project for a fun night of brotherhood, fundraising, gaming and much more in the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Guests of the black-tie event will enjoy dinner, cocktails, music and dancing, casino gaming, live/silent auctions, […]

Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post Royse City installs officers, presents awards

(ROYSE CITY, TX – July 23, 2017) The Laramore-Osborne American Legion Post in Royse City held its first ever Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony Friday.  David Harvey, Past 1st Division Commander and past 4th District Commander conducted the ceremony and 4th District Commander Gene Toohey was also present. Steven Lowes and Jason Castleberry presented certificates […]

Community speeds for scholarships

Community speeds for scholarships

(ROYSE CITY, TX — July 17, 2017)  It was a hot day, but racers looked extra cool as they tore their way around the track during the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Speeding 4 Scholarships Go Karting Tournament July 16th at Dallas Karting Complex. Many came out to support the fundraiser for the two $1,000-college […]