Superhero 5k to benefit neglected, abused children in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

(Rockwall/Kaufman Counties – October 31, 2013) Lone Star CASA will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 2 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall.  The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K run / walk; and children’s […]

Rockwall Jacket Nation Rally Friday

Rockwall Jacket Nation Rally Friday

Calling All Jacket Football Fans! (ROCKWALL – October 30, 2013) Playoff Fever is building!  The Rockwall Yellowjacket football team has a very important game this Friday night at Hanby Stadium in Mequite against the Mesquite Skeeters.  The Jackets are in a fight for a post-season spot and this week’s game could determine if the Jackets […]

Rockwall swimmers perform well at meet vs Frisco

Rockwall swimmers perform well at meet vs Frisco

(ROCKWALL – October 30, 2013) The Rockwall boys finished second and the girls finished third in the 8-school meet held at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center on Oct. 26. Participating schools included Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School, Frisco High School, Frisco Lone Star High School, Frisco Wakeland High School, Frisco Heritage High School, Frisco […]

Rockwall Chamber hits homerun with record-setting membership event

Rockwall Chamber hits homerun with record-setting membership event

(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently expanded its membership by an astounding 248 businesses in less than three days, putting it on the fast-track to achieving nearly 1,000 members. More than 130 business and community leaders came together October15 for a high-energy recruiting effort that spanned 2 ½ days […]

Rockwall Veterans Day Program to honor local heroes

Rockwall Veterans Day Program to honor local heroes

(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 21, 2013) Join the community in honoring our local heroes at a Veterans Day Program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 11 at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial (located at the Rockwall County Government Center). County Judge Jerry Hogan will serve as Master of Ceremonies, honoring WWII veterans. The keynote speaker […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. […]

Why the Y? Larry Parks of Rockwall shares his story

Editor’s Note: For more than 30 years, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall has been helping to shape the lives of many in the local community. With a mission to “put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” the Y focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – […]