Texas Parks & Wildlife Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant accepting applications

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Provides Opportunities for Texans to Connect with Nature AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting grant applications for the Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). CO-OP provides grant funding to tax-exempt organizations for programs that engage under-represented populations in TPWD mission-oriented activities. These grants support community-based […]

TxDOT calls on everyone to keep children safe in school zones

TxDOT calls on everyone to keep children safe in school zones

“Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign offers safety tips as children head back to school   AUSTIN (August 16, 2021) – Despite much lower traffic levels around Texas schools due to the pandemic, there were still hundreds of crashes in school zones last year. So as millions of Texas students return to class, the Texas Department […]

Fate City Council honors Meals on Wheels congregate site manager with proclamation

Fate City Council honors Meals on Wheels congregate site manager with proclamation

FATE, TX (August 11, 2021) The Fate City Council recently presented Eileen Alden with a proclamation for outstanding service as the Congregate Site Manager for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Eileen will be joining her husband soon in Vail, CO therefore resigning her position with MOWSS. “We are all sad to see […]

Surviving Caregiving: 9th Annual ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference

Surviving Caregiving: 9th Annual ‘Rockwall Cares’ Caregiver Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (August 11, 2021) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host the “Surviving Caregiving” Rockwall Cares 9th Annual Caregiver Conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Reflections at Rest Haven, 2500 SH 66 East in Rockwall. This free conference will help provide resources and education from expert […]

Rockwall Newcomers & Friends welcomes new members to join in all their fun

Rockwall Newcomers & Friends welcomes new members to join in all their fun

ROCKWALL, TX (August 10, 2021) If you love to meet new people, cook, read, craft or play games, Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends is for you! Rockwall Newcomers is an active organization that meets the second Thursday of each month, September through May, at Occasions at Stone River, 1250 FM 2453 in Royse City. Occasions […]

Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2021) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a proud sponsor of A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management, and Diabetes Self-Management programs. All classes are offered free of charge to participants of all ages. A Matter of Balance Many older adults experience concerns about […]

Rockwall County Newcomers to host Chico’s Fashion Show & Luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (August 6, 2021) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Luncheon with Chico’s Fashion Show will be held Thursday, September 9 at Occasions at Stone River, 1250 FM 2453 in Royse City. Social time begins at 10 a.m. For reservations, call Jo at (214) 244-4017 by 6 p.m. on Aug. 30. Cost $20. Newcomers is […]

Spearman family of Rockwall wins 2021 Progressive Shorthorn Breeder Award

Spearman family of Rockwall wins 2021 Progressive Shorthorn Breeder Award

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2021) Andrew and Shelly Spearman and family of Rockwall were honored recently with a Progressive Shorthorn Breeder of the Year Award by the Texas Shorthorn Association. Shelly Springer Spearman of Rockwall began her journey with Shorthorn cattle in 1980 when her father, Stanley Springer, purchased two Shorthorn heifers at the Northeast […]

Rockwall County offers Stop the Bleed and Civilian Response to Active Shooter classes

Rockwall County offers Stop the Bleed and Civilian Response to Active Shooter classes

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2021) Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management will host two classes on Thursday, August 5th, open to the public and free of charge. There is a limit of 25 available seats for each class. Please sign up for one or both classes here. The STOP THE BLEED class will be held […]

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