ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2024) Maxine Vines, a beloved resident of Brookdale Summer Ridge in Rockwall, celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday during a special gathering of friends of family at the senior living facility. Maxine was born in Canton, TX on May 5, 1920. She happens to be the only one of her eight siblings […]
Rockwall, TX (April 30, 2024) – The person who once taught you basic hygiene and how to present yourself suddenly needs to gain these essential behaviors. It can be startling when you realize the result of not bathing or brushing one’s teeth and the embarrassment from the effects. No one wants to be like this. […]
Lavon, Texas (April 23, 2024) — The City of Lavon, Lavon Economic Development Corporation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are partnering to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® and digital wellness programming to Lavon. The Fitness Court, located at 120 School Rd., will open May 7, 2024, at 5:30 […]
EDITOR’S NOTE (April 19, 2024) | Due to impending inclement weather, the decision has been made to postpone Lessons from the Garden scheduled for Saturday, April 20 and rain delay the plant sale pick-up to 11am-2pm. Stay tuned for updates from the Rockwall County Master Gardeners. ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2024) Rockwall County Master Gardeners […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 16, 2024) On April 9th, 2024, the Rockwall Leadership Team embarked on a meaningful journey deep into the heart of our community’s commitment to quality of life and public safety. The day was filled with enriching experiences, as team members engaged in insightful tours and discussions with key figures from local law […]
Rockwall, TX (April 10, 2024) – April and her husband, Ryan, moved to Rockwall 10 years ago and found 14 acres of pasture land and forest canopy hidden down an old road. The 1970’s homestead had gone into foreclosure, but something about the tree tunnel that led to the farm spoke to the Smiths. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2024) – On February 24, 2024, a car crash occurred at the intersection of John King and SH-276. A suspected car thief attempted to flee the crash scene, but Jason Staten, along with Rockwall Deputy Steven Saric, successfully detained the suspect. At the same time, Erin McAlvey noticed that the crash victim […]
Rockwall, TX (April 9, 2024) – Edward Prochaska never imagined a violent coughing attack and severe back pain signaled a rare and potentially deadly cardiac event. Thanks to immediate actions taken at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, the father of four is grateful to be part of a small but […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2024) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Girl Scout Troop 8967 will host a community flag retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Veteran’s Memorial at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. Community members are welcome to bring American […]
April is National Safe Digging Month Always Call 811 Before Any Excavation Project GARLAND, Texas – April 1, 2024 – With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions to revitalize your home landscaping or plant your first personal herb garden. Before grabbing that shovel, however, Atmos Energy reminds everyone – homeowners and professional […]