(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 1, 2016) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which advocates for children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties, will host Information Sessions for those interested in learning more about the organization and becoming a CASA volunteer. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused […]
(FORNEY, TX — June 25, 2016) The Forney City Council formerly approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Forney Arts Council to add a Farmers Market to their 2nd Saturday Artisan market. The Second Saturday Market is a small shopping event that highlights local and other artisans than create handmade gift and home items. “With […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 10, 2016) Over 50 Keller Williams Realty associates recently converged on the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to mow, paint, and give back to their community. Their efforts benefited both the CAC and Women in Need, two local non-profit agencies committed to providing services for victims of child abuse […]
From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK has something for everyone (ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2016) Registration is underway and sponsorships are available for the newest Sprint Triathlon in Rockwall, coming Sunday, June 26 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. Brought to you by Lead Sponsor Milestone Electric and produced by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) History sprung to life this weekend at Harry Myers Park. Visitors of all ages got to see, touch, and even taste pioneer life at the Living History exhibit this Founder’s Day, presented by the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Historical Foundation Board Member Leigh Plagens said The Living History exhibit […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 23, 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 for this event each May, Rockwall County […]
(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 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 […]