(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 3, 2015) The community is invited to come together to pray for our police officers during an informal “Meet at the Flagpole” event at 11 a.m. Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). Organized by Eric Bott of Rockwall and other concerned citizens, the gathering will take place around the flagpole at the […]
(September 3, 2015) As Texas continue to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands is the main social service provider for Rockwall County residents. For more than 30 years the agency has been making a difference in the lives of Rockwall County residents by alleviating financial crisis and providing a medical home. The agency is in the process of relocating […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) A very special “superhero” book was auctioned off this past weekend at the Firefighters Ball, held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Students in Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary created the Project Based Learning augmented reality book titled, “The Reality of Our Superheroes” last year. Benefits […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 2, 2015) The American Dream, a docu-drama series profiling athletes who followed their dream and achieved greatness in professional sports, will premier on Fox Sports Southwest at 7:30 Wednesday, September 2. The pilot episode chronicles NFL Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys, and was written and co-directed by […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015) A free program courtesy of Women & Girls of Worth Ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Royse City will teach women and girls how NOT to be a victims of crimes crimes against women. The self defense program will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at Trinity […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – September 1, 2015) Walmart will hire approximately 300 associates to work at the new Walmart slated to open this fall in Royse City. A temporary hiring center has opened inside the Alamo Plaza located at 125 W. Interstate 30, Suite G. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 1, 2015) Georgia Mae Hendrix often wears a white sweater over a colorful blouse. And she can wear a smile. Residents of the assisted living facility where I once-a-week lead exercise have more in common than silver hair and close ages—mostly north or south of ninety. They rarely get excited; they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 1, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the 2015-2016 year August 29 at Holy Trinity By the Lake Episcopal Church of Heath. After the August meeting, the group celebrated the special event with a luncheon and birthday cake. On October 11, DAR […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women honored one of their own, Ann Hettinger, with the Woman of Influence Award at their annual August Tea. Ann was chosen for her many years of volunteer service to the Republican party and to women everywhere. She has been an active member of RCRW for […]