Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes new trustees to the board

Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes new trustees to the board

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation added new history-loving folks from Rockwall County to their Board of Trustees at their annual meeting on January 15. New trustees include Wayne Baxter, Mitchell Brown, James Canup, and Patty Griffin. Evan Tate is the 2023 Board President, with Johnny Myers as President-Elect; Jessica Burgess, […]

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Main Street Advisory Board has presented longtime Downtown Rockwall business owner and volunteer, Tammy Sharp, with a rare Main Street Legacy Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes those who contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Downtown Rockwall. In his presentation at the City Council meeting on […]

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 19, 2023) Students and staff at the Gene Burton College and Career Academy and members of the Heath Band celebrated the return of a beloved teacher following a six-month deployment to Kuwait with the Air Force Reserves. Master Sergeant Tonja Coykendall, also known as Mrs. Coykendall to Rockwall ISD, returned to a […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan, 19, 2023) From polices on infection control, hygiene and cleanliness to record-keeping, compliance and care plan reviews, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, Rockwall’s premier skilled nursing and long term care facility, is excited to announce they have once again achieved the exemplary status of ‘no deficiencies’ following their annual state survey. All […]

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In-Sync Exotics welcomes Yoda the Cheetah Wylie, TX, January 17, 2023 – In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is excited to announce the arrival of Yoda, the Cheetah. Yoda, is retired from the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. SSP is a cooperative animal management program started in 1981 by the Association of Zoos and […]

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 15, 2023) The Rockwall High School Interact Club recently hosted their second annual Labyrinth Walk to raise funds for a Malawian girl’s education. The event, which was open to the public, took place on Jan. 7 at Holy Trinity by The Lake Episcopal Church in Heath. The Interact club partnered with Orant […]

Darby Burkey to serve on Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board  

Darby Burkey to serve on Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Board  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) — Darby Burkey, IOM will serve in 2023 as one of 20 members of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Board for the 2023 fiscal year. TCCE is the longest standing association of chamber of commerce professionals in the nation, working to provide guidance to local and regional chambers […]

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the Graduation of three new Service Dog Teams on Friday, January 20th at 1:00PM located at their Rockwall Campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, January 9, 2023, two Veterans and one civilian began the two-week Graduation Process of receiving a […]

Royse City ISD purchases 40 acres from Magness family for future middle school site

Royse City ISD purchases 40 acres from Magness family for future middle school site

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 6, 2023) Royse City ISD and Mrs. Shirley Magness have closed on a land transaction that will be the home of future David & Shirley Magness Middle School. The 40 acre tract of land is just south of I-30 on FM 35. Funds from a successful bond referendum in May of […]

Treat your Valentine to Dodie’s chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu

Treat your Valentine to Dodie’s chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) Treat your Valentine to an exclusive, waterfront dining experience as Dodie’s at The Harbor presents a special, chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu, available Saturday, Feb. 11 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. The prix fixe offering is just $69.99/couple (add a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet, or Champagne for $19.99). Guests may also choose from Dodie’s […]