Heart-healthy DASH diet tops overall rankings for 4th straight year

ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Days before American Heart Month begins Feb. 1, one heart-healthy diet plan has again drawn praise from medical experts for its ability to help prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men and women, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

Spring session of Rockwall Citizens Police Academy set to begin

ROCKWALL (January 21, 2014) The spring 2014 session of the Rockwall Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy will begin Tuesday, February 11. The academy is an 11 week informative program that features insightful information regarding the police department. The Rockwall Police Department Citizens Police Academy was established in 1987 to provide adequate information to citizen attendees […]

Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board election

ROCKWALL ISD (January 19, 2014) The 2014 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 10. Three year terms up for election are Place 6, presently held by Leigh Plagens, Place 7, presently held by Stephanie Adams. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday from […]

Women’s heart health program Jan 31 at Rockwall Culpeppers

Women’s heart health program Jan 31 at Rockwall Culpeppers

ROCKWALL (January 16, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall presents HEALTHY HEARTS ROCK!, an informative program about women’s heart health, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, January 31 at Culpepper’s Steakhouse, 309 E. I-30 in Rockwall. The guest speaker will be Tulika Jain, MD. Seating is limited. RSVP by Monday, January 27 to Melanie […]

Pancake breakfast to kick off Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Relay for Life registration

WYLIE/SACHSE/MURPHY (January 16, 2014) Relay for Life of Wylie/Sachse/Murphy will host a Registration Kick-Off Pancake Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Hosted by Wylie United Methodist Church and sponsored by the Wylie McDonald’s, the event will feature a theme of Super Heroes Saving the World, One Cure At A Time. The […]

Senator Ken Paxton to speak at Rockwall Republican Men’s Club Saturday

ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 8, 2014) The public is welcome as the Rockwall County Republican Men’s Club welcomes Senator Ken Paxton, candidate for Texas Attorney General, as its guest speaker at 8 a.m. Saturday, January 11 at the Community Center at Harry Myers Park, 901 E. Washington, Rockwall, TX 75087. The cost is $6, which includes […]

Volunteer opportunities to assist adults with special needs

WYLIE (January 7, 2014) Coventry Reserve in Wylie will host Volunteer Training from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, January 24th. If you are looking for an opportunity to serve the community, please consider assisting adults with special needs as they create beautiful pottery. Coventry is a day program that provides life enrichment opportunities for […]

Democrats to host breakfast party, Voter ID information session planned

ROCKWALL (January 7, 2014) There will be a Rockwall County Democratic Party Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18 at Harry Myers Community Center,  815 E. Washington, Rockwall. Democrats will review and discuss the proposed strategic plan for the Democratic Primary Election.  We value your input. Voter ID Information Session A Voter ID Information […]

Back to Basics: How to start seeds indoors

Rockwall Master Gardeners Association hosts 2014 gardening class series ROCKWALL (January 4, 2014) Gardening is a pleasing pastime and filling your garden with plants you started yourself from seeds simply doubles the pleasure.  If you think that growing from seed is difficult and takes too much time and equipment, the steps and tips taught in […]

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

HEATH (January 4, 2013) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2013, including Detective Brian Burton, who was named Employee of the Year.  “Brian has demonstrated exemplary service to the citizens of Heath since joining us in 2003,” said City Manager Ed Thatcher. “He has fulfilled many key roles and responsibilities […]