(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family are finally home after officially receiving the keys to their new mortgage-free, custom-built house during this morning’s dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Members with The Dallas Builders Association, Mishler Builders, Inc. and Operation Finally Home welcomed the Holcomb family after […]
Liberty Heights residents fly Terrell skies in restored war plane (ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2016) Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation recently provided a group of seven Rockwall senior citizens with the thrill of a lifetime that left them on cloud nine – literally. Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living residents Bob McKinney, Dorie Stanley, Kevin Wall, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2016) National nonprofit Operation FINALLY HOME will celebrate its 107th dedication for a deserving veteran on Friday, June 24, at Representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME and local builder Mishler Builders, along with the Dallas Builders Association, will join the Rockwall area community at 2555 Wincrest Dr. to honor U.S. Army Sgt. First […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 18, 2016) Last year, my daughter’s inaugural camping trip had been cut short by storms and a tent that functioned like a sieve. She’s hoped all year for another shot, so to hear of two nights at Dinosaur Valley State Park elicited cheers. We planned to leave after school on Wednesday, […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 17, 2016) The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging will hold a public hearing on the current and future needs of older residents in Rockwall County. The hearing will take place on July 29, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Royse City Senior […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 16, 2016) Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children age five to fourteen, and approximately three children die every day as a result of drowning. However, swim lessons can reduce the chances of drowning by up to 88%. In 2011 a group of high school swimmers on the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 14, 2016) Thirteen new CASA volunteers were sworn in on Monday, June 13, setting a record for new volunteers! Pictured from left to right are: Jim Craig, April Smigielski, Jessica Milton, Debbie Seese, Shelley Hays, Jodi Pendarvis, Judge Brett Hall, Robin Cruz, Greg Smith, Katrina Johnson, Chris Cameron, Mel Fox, Toni […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 10, 2016) The City of Rockwall is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the […]
City Council honors residents’ efforts to preserve monarch butterflies (ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2016) Rockwall has a growing number of enthusiasts working to ensure the City fulfills its pledge to promote saving butterflies. At their regular meeting this week, the Rockwall City Council recognized Mary Carter with a proclamation, for leading the charge to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Although it’s been a stormy spring in the Rockwall area, local businesses and local families are busy planning for summer. Needless to say, it’s got me thinking about how much I love the summer! I love the sunshine, the long days, and even the Texas heat. I love the […]