Lone Star CASA to host information sessions for interested volunteers

(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 city council grants approval for Farmers Market project to local arts group

Forney city council grants approval for Farmers Market project to local arts group

(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 […]

Red Day: Children’s Advocacy Center, Women in Need get hand from Keller Williams

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 […]

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

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 […]

Living History exhibit connects Rockwall County’s past to present

Living History exhibit connects Rockwall County’s past to present

(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 […]

Older Americans Day celebration Thursday to honor Rockwall County seniors

(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 […]

‘Ani-Meals’ program helps area seniors with companion animals

(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 […]

Friends of Rockwall County Library Officers Installed for 2016-17

(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 – […]

Historical Foundation to celebrate Founders Day with Living Exhibits, chance to become ‘guest farmer’ at Cotton Patch

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 […]

Zanata recognized by Meals on Wheels for five years of holiday meal preparation

(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 […]

1 7 8 9 10 11 75