ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 31, 2014) While the temperatures climb and we head into the lazy days of summer, Rockwall County Helping Hands is busy making plans to help kids in struggling families get a good start into the new school year. Beginning June 1, Rockwall County Helping Hands and its Community Circle are undertaking […]
WYLIE, TX (May 29, 2014) Welcome, Rafiki! Seven-month old male lion cub Rafiki was formerly a member of a traveling animal show. Due to space constraints and nutritional problems, the owners of the show needed to find a new home for Rafiki and a few of his non-cat animal friends. The owners left them with […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 28, 2014) As the aging population increases, so does the demand for senior services. This growing need, coupled with cuts in government funding, means that Meals on Wheels Senior Services must raise extra funds to meet the demand in Rockwall County. “Historically, we have relied heavily on federal and state funds […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2014) Registration is underway through June 9 for Angel Camp, a state licensed day camp for North Texas area children with special needs, presented annually by the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Designed for youth ages 5 to 18, the summer program allows kids with differing physical and intellectual handicaps the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is pleased to recognize Kim Lusk as its Spotlight Volunteer for May 2014. Kim has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels Senior Services for the past four years. She is a busy mother of three children, ages 7, 14 and 15 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 25, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will once again host Discover Archery Day from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at the facility’s outdoor archery range. This is an opportunity for beginners ages 10 to adult to explore the world of archery. All equipment will be provided and participants do […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 25, 2014) Registration is underway through June 21 for YOUTH GIRLS SUMMER VOLLEYBALL at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The summer volleyball league is GAMES ONLY – no practices. And everyone plays! League divisions are 3rd through 6th grade. Games begin June 24 and will be played primarily on Tuesdays and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2014) Jim Pruitt was selected as Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem by his fellow council members during the May 19th meeting of the Rockwall City Council. He will automatically become mayor of the city when the current mayor, David Sweet, resigns to assume the position of Rockwall County Judge. Mayor Pro Tem […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) May With summer right around the corner, the Rockwall Independent School District announces the Child Nutrition Department will once again provide sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. This year the program will operate two sites; Dobbs Elementary and Rochell Elementary. Meals are free to all children 18 years and younger. There are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Rockwall County was recently rated number six in Health Outcomes among the 232 counties throughout the state of Texas that were rated. The study was conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and results were released in early 2014. The County Health […]