(ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2016) Rock Wall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently hosted its Spring Awards Presentation Tea at the home of DAR member Carolyn Duckworth. Community Service Award DAR member Sandra Solomon presented the Community Service Award to Lt. Colonel Gene Allen, United States Army Retired. LTC Allen became […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 23, 2016) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is pleased to recognize its first “Over the Top” award winner, Tyler Eavenson. The “Over the Top” award recognizes a YMCA member, staff member, or volunteer that has shown an attitude of service that goes over and above all expectations. According to Executive […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) Local residents Charles and Oleta Peace received a pleasant surprise delivery from Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in honor of the couple’s 72nd wedding anniversary. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen, weekly volunteer Tamara Dirske, Case Manager Maureen Cook, and Board member Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) Rockwall resident David White is passionate about a lot of things – community, family, politics, kids, and seniors. Elected to Rockwall City Council in 2011, David has served on the Airport Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Hotel-Motel Tax Committee, and as liaison to the Youth Advisory Council. He is treasurer […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) addressed a crowd at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall this morning, during the dedication of a new First Responders Memorial in the Public Servants Garden. Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of of Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park, opened the public […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) When listening to local musical talent Katie Stewart’s recently released first album, “High Tech World,” it becomes clear that the messages of her songs are just as unique as the music itself. “I think of myself as a songwriter/singer, not really a singer/songwriter,” Katie said. “The message to me […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Eight-year-old Addison Bryan, who recently celebrated her birthday by donating over $69,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, was honored this evening in a ceremony at the East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 in Rockwall. Addie stood on the corner of her Shores neighborhood holding up a sign asking […]
Seventy old cyclist takes on 23-mi Hot Rocks course (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) After a 50-year break, Larry Maddox is back on his bike. The 70-year-old picked up biking again last year and biked a total of 2500 miles, and plans to bike another 4000 miles this year. For Maddox, biking has plenty […]
Maynell Munson might be 91 years old, but she definitely isn’t letting that slow her down. Maynell is a resident at Rockwall’s Orion Senior Apartments. She cooks and entertains regularly, and never misses a game of bridge at theSeniorCenter. Maynell single-handedly created the phone directory for the Orion residents. When new residents move in, Maynell […]
UPDATE (July 27, 2015) Rockwall’s amazing Addie Bryan was interviewed live on Good Day Fox 4 this morning. Click here to see the video. OUR ORIGINAL STORY: (ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2015) Addison Bryan’s birthday wish when she turns eight this August involves a pretty enormous present—but it isn’t for her. This summer “Addie” has […]