ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 45th Annual Christmas Toy Drive, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, kicked off in a big way during this past weekend’s Festival of Trees. Those wishing to donate should purchase a $20 to $25 gift appropriate for the child listed on the front of […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Each year, dedicated volunteers with Soroptimist Rockwall prepare holiday feasts and treats for residents at Reese Manor – a senior housing complex located at 100 Lake Meadows Drive. Their generous efforts are part of the Soroptimist S.T.A.R.S. (Soroptimist Toasting Area Retired Seniors) project that began over 17 years ago. As […]
WYLIE, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) The votes are in, and the public has spoken! In-Sync Exotics is the Best Outdoor Activity in DFW! In an annual contest sponsored by The Dallas Morning News, the public was asked to vote for their favorites in a variety of categories. In-Sync Exotics was up against some stiff competition, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Some memories stand out within the annals of holidays past—for better or worse reasons. I recall my first Thanksgiving holiday away from home due to threatening weather. My college friend and housemate, Rhonda, could not drive the distance to join her family either, so we hatched a plan for our […]
HEATH, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) The Heath Holiday Home Tour is back to kick off the 2021 Holiday season. The tour will showcase six fabulous Heath homes decked out for the holidays. This year welcomes the addition of a Candlelight Tour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, followed by the traditional daytime tour […]
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has graduated from […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2021 — On Veterans Day, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab celebrated all of its residents who are veterans with a special pinning ceremony led by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet. Sweet fastened an honorary American flag pin to each resident veteran in attendance, as Highland Meadows staff joined him in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) The local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a live outdoor nativity on Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th from 6-9pm each night. The event will be held at 6819 South FM 549 in Rockwall. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) The Terry Fisher Fisher American Legion Post 117 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Thursday morning at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad. The Rockwall Police Department Color Guard will present the flag. Trumpeter Abraham Smith of Rockwall High School will play “The Star-Spangled […]
Season of giving kicks off benefiting local nonprofits and organizations Park Place Dealerships to Give Away $100,000 Before the End of 2021; Applications Due by November 30 ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) – With many non-profits struggling going into the holiday season, a new initiative from Park Place Dealerships provides local organizations an opportunity to apply […]