ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2024) Unless your head has been in the sand, under a rock or you just don’t pay attention to things happening around these parts, there’s a total solar eclipse happening IN Rockwall on April 8, 2024. A total solar eclipse can be an awe-inspiring celestial event that drastically changes the appearance […]
Rockwall, TX (January 18, 2024) – Rockwall Art League presents Artistic Techniques for Watercolor Birds with Bev Boren February 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $100.00/per student – everyone is welcome Harry Meyers Community Center Join us for a wonderful watercolor workshop with the talented Bev Boren. She is a signature member of […]
Dallas, TX (January 17, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is preparing for a rush of new memberships over the next few weeks, according to Kimberly Graber, Association Director of Personal Training. For some, the new year means new goals, and oftentimes it involves becoming healthier or improving one’s fitness. “With endless diet trends and ‘quick fixes’ it can be difficult to figure out where to start. […]
ROWLETT, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) The City of Rowlett recently recognized Sherry Smith and family for outstanding efforts in building a pollinator environmentally friendly garden, naming them the winner of Rowlett’s Smart Yard Award. The City of Rowlett honored Sherry, sharing that her goal is to raise raise butterflies and has chosen host plants such […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 5, 2024) The Rockwall Fire Department is actively enrolling participants for the 2024 Citizen’s Fire Academy. This free program offers citizens the opportunity to experience behind the scenes – and hands on – fire department operations. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your fire department and build your own […]
Rockwall, TX (January 2, 2024) – The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides temporary assistance to grandparents with primary custody of grandchildren under 18. The program’s case managers assess the needs of grandparents and arrange services that support their goals. These services include respite vouchers that can be used for daycare or summer camp, help with […]
Rockwall, TX (December 20, 2023) – Celebrating the Rockwall County sesquicentennial, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently buried a time capsule marking the occasion. Rockwall County was formed 150 years ago, in 1873, when a small portion of Collin County was set aside to become what is now the smallest county in the state. Acknowledging the […]
Heath, TX (December 19, 2023) – The City of Heath hosted a festive groundbreaking ceremony on December 13 for a plaza park at FM 740/FM 550/FM 549 in front of the Tom Thumb/Town Center. The Heath Economic Development/Municipal Benefits Corporation (HEDC/HMBC) purchased the parkland, which was formerly TxDOT right-of-way left over from the widening of […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 12, 2023) Nearly two dozen pieces of local memorabilia will be placed inside a time capsule and buried in Rockwall County this Saturday, Dec. 16 – not to be opened again until the year 2048. “In 1873 the State of Texas recognized that our community was special, and passed legislation creating […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 11, 2023) On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 39 members of the Lakeshore Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol learned about space from Rockwall NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Max Corneau during their meeting at Harry Myers Park Community Center. The 28 cadets and 11 senior members studied satellites in all types of orbits around […]