Old-Fashioned USO Canteen in Rockwall welcomes veterans

Rest Haven and The Flower Box Host 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned USO Canteen for Veteran’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) On Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., the staff from Rest Haven and the Flower Box will bring the festive atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen to Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot, on […]

Vietnam era speaker, author addresses Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

Vietnam era speaker, author addresses Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (November 2, 2014) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the National Defense Luncheon at the Rockwall County Library, Saturday, Nov. 1 Dr. Bill McCarron, a Rockwall resident, spoke to the chapter regarding the country’s national defense during the Vietnam War, “Vietnam at 50.” Dr. McCarron is […]

Celebrating ‘Terrific Kids’ at Springer Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (November 2, 2014) Students at Springer Elementary received honorable awards for “Terrific Kids,” a student-recognition program sponsored by Kiwanis to promote leadership and character development. “Terrific” stands for: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Students work with their classroom teacher to establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance or school work.  All […]

Lord’s Acre event to raise funds for historic Royse City church

ROYSE CITY, TX (October 26, 2014) First United Methodist Church of Royse City will host “Lord’s Acre,” a 42-year-old tradition that includes a Country Store showcasing baked goods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures, a basket raffle, silent and live auction. Bring friends and family to Family Life Center, 200 Plum St. in Royse City, on Saturday, […]

Festival of Trees Nov 14-15 features winter wonderland, opportunity to shop, give

ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]

East Trinity Masonic Lodge delivers dental kits to students

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 25, 2014) East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 delivered 100 dental kits to the first graders at Amy Parks Heath Elementary Oct. 24.  Nurse Carol gave an excellent lesson to the students. East Trinity #157 has already delivered dental kits to Springer Elementary and will deliver 100 more to Amanda Rochell Elementary later […]

Ice bucket challenge in Rockwall Saturday aims to set world record

Ice bucket challenge in Rockwall Saturday aims to set world record

Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087  ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 24, 2014) It’s no secret that the ALS ice bucket challenge has taken the nation by storm. Everyone from Hollywood celebrities to the nation’s youth has braved a shower of ice […]

First Christian Church Rockwall finds way to serve despite roadblocks

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 23, 2014)  Nearly 30 people from First Christian Church Rockwall made it to Coventry Reserve in St. Paul (north of Wylie) Sunday morning, Oct. 12 as the US Open Triathlon made its way through Rockwall and Heath, inspiring church members to find a different way to serve. Coventry Reserve is a program […]

Iron Chef Challenge cooks up fun to help Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club kids

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The participants of the 2014 Iron Chef Challenge fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County donned their chef toques and aprons (and thinking caps at that) to serve up a smorgasbord of delicious dishes and crazy fun skits this past weekend. This year’s competitive and entertaining […]