ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 — Instead of having volunteers escort families through the gym to select toys, Rockwall Helping Hands is calling each family to get a wish list for their children. The week before distribution day, toys will be sorted, selected and packed for each child by volunteers. On the day of […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — Longtime Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller recently announced her retirement after nearly a decade of service to the community. Miller made the announcement in the following letter of resignation dated today, Dec. 1, 2020, to Rockwall County Judge David Sweet: “It has been an honor and a great […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 — The findings of a major survey of transit and non-transit riders in STAR Transit’s service area is the foundation on which the agency is building out its short- and long-term development plan, according to Executive Director Tommy Henricks. “Over time, STAR Transit will evaluate changes in user needs […]
Rockwall, TX – November 1, 2020 – The Senior Services Alliance of Rockwall, a network of Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce business professionals serving the local senior community, has once again teamed up with Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County this holiday season to bring area seniors Boost nutritional drinks and non-skid socks. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — Rockwall High School Robotics is teaming up with RHS StuCo, AVID, and PALS to host a food drive benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry. The community is invited to drop off items at the Robotics trailer in front of Rockwall High School from 8 to 8:40 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — This fall, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School celebrated the official unveiling of its new Outdoor Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center creates all kinds of outdoor learning opportunities for students. With an outdoor classroom, kids can help seed, water, observe, record and harvest the garden beds […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]
ROYSE CITY, TX – Nov. 25, 2020 – The Royse City Police Department and Royse City Fire Department will host their annual toy drive from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. It’s a friendly competition so you will be asked when you drop off your toy which department gets credit for your donation. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 25, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab – like many skilled nursing and long-term care facilities – has spent the last several months adapting, pivoting, and following strict protocols to help ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the families who care about them. “There […]
Training set for Feb. 13 and 20 ROCKWALL, TX – November 25, 2020 – Do you want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference and help their community in a times of need. CERT is an […]