Community recognizes war veterans (ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) On the wall across from the theater room at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living hang honorary plaques for each of the residents who served in the military, surrounding two words that embody their sacrifice for our country: “Our Heroes.” This is the Wall of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2017) Seniors in Rockwall County are turning over a new page thanks to Roma’s Books and Meals on Wheels. There are over 180 seniors in Rockwall County who receive daily food and essential human contact from the employees and volunteers at Meals on Wheels. Now, thanks to Roma’s, they can also […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2017) Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in December 2017 and January 2018! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 11, 2017) Although Halloween comes before the change back to standard time this year, the days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. With shorter days comes more night driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly two-thirds of all fatal pedestrian crashes and about 20% of […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) Ten new CASA volunteers were sworn in on October 30th by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Lyn Pesta, Lisa Webb, Mary Kay Thurlkill, JoJo Harkins, Danette McCracy, Judge Brett Hall, Christy Farnsworth, Becky Leaf, Mariah Rangel, Diane Lanzone and Marta Saucedo. These ladies completed 30 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League joined businesses and individuals from across Hunt County and surrounding communities Oct. 12th for the Ninth Annual Bras for the Cause event. This fundraiser, which includes organizations entering creative, decorative bras into a competition, raises money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation and helps raise awareness […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) A Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclamation was presented Oct. 24 to recognize Rockwall County as a “Purple Heart County” and designate the day as “Purple Heart Day” in the county. Seven Purple Heart recipients attended the Tuesday meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court to hear County Commissioner Lee Gilbert […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) On August 15, 2017, the STAR Transit Board of Directors approved a fare restructure for all STAR Transit service areas. Part of the restructure includes discounted or free fares for qualified seniors 60 plus, veterans and persons with disabilities. The fare changes go into effect on November 1, 2017 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—October 26, 2017) Local Rockwall High School senior Regan Watson and her mom Nicole are making noise for turquoise during October, National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, they hosted a fundraiser at Joe Willy’s in Rockwall for Dysautonomia International, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about POTS and other similar conditions. After […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2017) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County delivered checks and cash donations totaling $11,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The group brings together 100 or more business leaders several times per year to hear presentations from local nonprofits. After each pitch, the business leaders […]