First guests of Rockwall’s newest rehab, skilled nursing community share experiences

(Rockwall) June 17, 2013 – In early April, Broadmoor Medical Lodge, Rockwall’s newest post-hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care community, received its Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Rockwall, allowing its first guests to move in and receive care. Since then, they have received full licensure and certification to accept Medicare and Medicaid […]

Fun ‘Just For Kids’ in downtown Rockwall

Fun ‘Just For Kids’ in downtown Rockwall

(Rockwall) June 15, 2013 – The sun was shining brightly as local families gathered in historic downtown Rockwall this morning for the JUST FOR KIDS event. An extension  Farmers Market, JUST FOR KIDS featured interactive activities for the little ones at San Jacinto Court. There were crafts, games,  and family entertainment, including FREE Kids Art Alley, […]

Dallas Race Week underway at Lake Ray Hubbard

Dallas Race Week underway at Lake Ray Hubbard

Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 15, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with […]

New kiosk unveiled at Rockwall Veterans Memorial

Flag Day dedication ceremony includes 21 gun salute (Rockwall County) June 14, 2013 – Judge Jerry Hogan and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court welcomed dozens of guests this morning to the unveiling of a new, all-weather, database kiosk installed at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial, located at 1111 Yellow Jacket Lane. The gift was made possible […]

Tips for cooking up meaningful math experiences

Measuring…Summer Fun! One mixing bowl, two spinning beaters, three sticks of butter, four separated eggs, and five cups of flour; who says math is boring? There are dozens of opportunities for kids to learn math in the kitchen this summer, especially measurements and fractions. The trick to having children learn about units of measure is […]

Fearful stray given hope, healing and fairy tale ending

Fearful stray given hope, healing and fairy tale ending

(Rockwall) June 11, 2013 – I love advocating for No Kill shelters, because nearly every story has a happy ending. Beautiful dogs like Delilah, who were previously put down with nary a thought at area animal shelters, now have a chance at their own fairy tale life. But because it involved some dark days, Delilah’s […]

Helping Hands Community Circle will kick off aboard Harbor Lights

(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Come learn about the new Helping Hands Community Circle and how you can be a part of “engaging the next generation” by attending a membership kickoff event on Saturday, June 22 aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Helping Hands Little Black Dress event means you can throw on your […]