(ROCKWALL, TX—May 20, 2016) TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Hawaiian Falls are teaming up for the fifth consecutive year to raise awareness and help fund research to find a cure for childhood cancers. Splash Out Childhood Cancer is a summer long program that everyone can enjoy from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Splash Out Childhood […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) An anonymous donation of $1,000 was recently given to Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, earmarked for the nonprofit organization’s Ani-Meals program which provides pet food to MOWSS clients’ furry companions. The donation was made in memory of Jim and Lisa Parrish of Rockwall, who died together […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2016) At the Friends of the Library luncheon meeting Tuesday, May 10, the following officers were sworn in by County Judge David Sweet: President Karen Parks; Past President Gloria Bishop; First Vice Presidents – Programs: Evelyn Harrill, Pat Booth; Second VPs – Fundraising: Darlene Bealmear, Edie Zehr; Third VPs – […]
Guest farmers invited to stake out a parcel of Blackland Prairie and plant their own cotton crop (ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2016) The Rockwall Founders Day celebration on Saturday, May 21 will include the opportunity for folks to “lease” parcels of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Cotton Patch and plant cotton seeds for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 10) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all military personnel at its North Texas water parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield and Roanoke from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 28; Sunday, May 29; and Monday, May 30. All immediate family members can purchase their day pass […]
(ROCKWALL, TX) Mayors from municipalities throughout Rockwall County joined community residents in observing National Day of Prayer 2016 on Thursday, May 5, with a couple of prayer events held at The Center (108 E. Washington St). The mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Royse City, McLendon-Chisholm and Rowlett joined the community in welcoming guest speaker David […]
ALONG CAME TAMALE (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — May 4, 2016) Heath resident Anita Castro, owner of Along Came Tamale, and her niece Amy Arrambide, owner and meal planner for Field to Meal, are bringing their fresh and nutritious recipes to the City of Fate with a new storefront opening downtown. Located across from the Fate City […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Representatives from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County presented Zanata with a plaque yesterday to show appreciation for the restaurant preparing holiday meals for the elderly and homebound in our community for the past five years! Pictured from left are MOWSS Board of Director members Judge David […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) The 11th Annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show will return to The Harbor in Rockwall on May 15, 2016, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Registration for entries is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m. The mission of Lone […]
Nominate a local senior to be honored (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 28, 2016) The community is welcome as Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County hosts the Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail!” In preparation […]