Chocolate Indulgence dinner to help victims of domestic violence

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 7, 2015) Women in Need, a local nonprofit agency that provides lifesaving services to victims of domestic violence, will host a Chocolate Indulgence fundraising dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Allure Restaurant at Chandler’s Landing. The event celebrates Valentine’s Day and promotes healthy relationships, while helping to […]

Rockwall FFA Ag competes at Ft Worth Stock Show

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) The Rockwall FFA Agriculture Mechanics Team exhibited and placed with the following projects at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Agriculture Mechanics Contest Jan. 16-19 : Entrance Gate – 2nd Place in Class Jacob Hogue – RHHS Matt Holland – RHS John Charles Terry – RHS 14′ Utility Trailer – […]

Ode to the Patrol Officer

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 21, 2015) Chiefs and Sheriffs may be in the limelight, on the news and in the papers, but the beat cops – the patrolmen – are the backbone of modern law enforcement, and they are the protector of our cities, counties and schools. Having courage to put on that uniform and climb […]

Rockwall High Business Professionals of America students advance to state competition

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2015) Congratulations to the Rockwall High School Business Professionals of America.  The team competed at Regionals in Waco this past weekend.  The following members will be advancing to the State competition: Video Production Team – 1st Place Peyton Young Walker Sosa Daniel Saputa Grace Tiawo Digital Media Production 2nd Place – […]

Spring Gardening class with Rockwall County Master Gardeners

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) February is the time to start planning a spring garden so that you will be ready to plant your vegetables at the right time.  The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present a class that will focus on planning your space and how to prepare your soil and bed.  They will […]

Volunteer opportunities at Helping Hands on MLK Day

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 10, 2015) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: “What are you doing for others?’” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. MLK Day is a chance to start the […]