(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall, is one of six senior veterans selected to soar the skies over Dallas-Fort Worth in a World War II era bi-plane. The “Day of Recognition” is made possible by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) Rockwall County has received more national recognition for its leadership in animal welfare. Michael Kitkoski, co-founder of No Kill Solutions, was selected as the focus of the “Inspiring People” section of Best Friends Magazine in its latest edition. The article in the May/June issue highlights the accomplishments of Michael and his […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) The Rockwall County A&M Club held its annual Muster on April 21. Muster is one of the most sacred of Aggie Traditions. It is a time look to the past, present, and future…not only to grieve but to reflect and to celebrate the lives that connect us to one another. […]
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart. (Elizabeth Andrew) (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Volunteers at Rockwall County Helping Hands showed that they absolutely do have heart by donating over 23,440 service hours in 2014 alone. This outstanding combined volunteer time totaled $301,742 in estimated value for the agency. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 15, 2015) Larry Parks recently received the prestigious Charles P. Storey Strong Communities Award for his dutiful service to the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. This award is presented to a YMCA volunteer who has been instrumental in the creation and perpetuation of a local Y, and only ten such awards […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (March 11, 2015) Mathnasium Learning Center of Rockwall-Heath is relocating to a bigger and conveniently-located facility at the intersection ofGoliad StreetandRalph Hall Parkway. An Open House is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. When Bob and Becky Barnes first opened the Mathnasium franchise in Rockwall a little over five years […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently named Jon Bailey as its new President & CEO to serve in the place of Margo Nielsen, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the organization. A lifelong Rockwall resident, Jon currently serves on the Rockwall Chamber Board of Directors as well as […]
(Jan. 26, 2015) On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of The Society of the War of 1812 and the John Cavet Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 held a Dedication Ceremony at the William Angus Ferris Cemetery for Benjamin Dye, a veteran of the War of 1812. Benjamin Dye, a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2015) On Monday, Mayor Jim Pruitt declared Jan. 5, 2015 as Chief Mark Poindexter Happy 35th Anniversary Day in the City of Rockwall, honoring the fire chief’s service. “He is someone who rose from the ranks as a volunteer firefighter to become the city’s top fire official,” the Mayor said. “The City of Rockwall is […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 5, 2014) We’re just six weeks into the school year, and Pullen Elementary teacher Julie Woodard is busy making a lasting impression on her fourth graders. The award-winning Rockwall ISD educator has a teaching style that is, in her words, “messy, sticky, reflective, fun, challenging – and of course, student-driven.” Using all […]