Young historians invited to join Rockwall County Historical Foundation Youth Advisory Council

Young historians invited to join Rockwall County Historical Foundation Youth Advisory Council

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 5, 2019) Are your kids interested in history? If so, we invite you to check out the newly forming Youth Advisory Council for the Rockwall County Historical Foundation! There will be an informational session on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Rockwall History Museum in Harry Myers Park to […]

Lone Star CASA appoints new Executive Director

Lone Star CASA appoints new Executive Director

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2019) Lone Star CASA, Inc. announced the appointment of Lauren Rowe as its new Executive Director, effective November 11, 2019.  Rowe takes over for former Executive Director, Lucille Bell. Kellie Hohenshelt, President of the Board, said, “We are delighted that Lauren has accepted this position.  She has an exceptional background serving […]

Rockwall YMCA Caps Off Successful Fall Sports Season of Fun and Fair Play for All

Rockwall YMCA Caps Off Successful Fall Sports Season of Fun and Fair Play for All

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 12, 2019) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall saw 1,200+ kids participate in its fall youth soccer, flag football and volleyball programs this season. A total of 862 players signed up for youth soccer, 227 for flag football, and 204 for volleyball. The Rockwall Y’s flag football program saw the biggest […]

Education Foundation Awards $81,000 to Royse City ISD

Education Foundation Awards $81,000 to Royse City ISD

(ROYSE CITY, TX — Nov. 12, 2019) The Royse City ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to enrich and enhance the education provided in the Royse City ISD Schools. On Thursday, November 7, 2019, directors and donors made surprise visits to campuses to award the 2019 Innovative Teaching Grants for a total […]

Rockwall County 4H Busy Bees welcome new members

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2019) The Rockwall County 4H Busy Bees Club held their monthly meeting at the Rockwall ISD Agriculture Barn on Oct. 28. After the meeting, 4H members were given a tour of the barn facilities and created Halloween/Fall greeting cards for local nursing home residents. They also collected non-perishable food items to […]

GivingTuesday: Boys & Girls Club brings global movement to Rockwall, Hunt counties

GivingTuesday: Boys & Girls Club brings global movement to Rockwall, Hunt counties

Boys & GIrls Clubs of Northeast Texas is Joining the Global GivingTuesday Movement to make a difference in the lives of the youth of Northeast Texas (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 11, 2019) This GivingTuesday, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas will celebrate giving by accepting gifts from those who want to make a difference […]

Meet Spike, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Spike, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2019) Meet Spike! He is about a year old, and his favorite hobbies include playing with toys, chewing on bones, doing zoomies around the yard, and being the “little spoon” on the couch. He absolutely adores being around his people, and makes the BEST “Netflix and chill” cuddle buddy! He’s crate-trained, […]

McLendon-Chisholm Unveils Engraved Bricks at Veterans Memorial

McLendon-Chisholm Unveils Engraved Bricks at Veterans Memorial

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 11, 2019) The newly-installed engraved bricks for the McLendon-Chisholm Veterans Memorial were unveiled today during a ceremony at City Hall (1371 FM 550). Engraved on the bricks are the names of veterans from all around Rockwall County, including several veterans who are buried in the McLendon-Chisholm Cemetery. On behalf of the […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Honors Veterans with Flag Folding Ceremony

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Honors Veterans with Flag Folding Ceremony

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 11, 2019) On Veterans Day morning, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed city officials, veterans and community members to a flag-folding ceremony in recognition of those who serve and have served in our nation’s military. Put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in Rockwall, the […]