(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 […]
(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, TX – Nov. 13, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary is very thankful to its partners and sponsors for their annual Coats for Kids effort. Each year they provide new winter coats for kids in Rockwall County who otherwise would not be able to have a new coat. In previous years, all the children were referred […]
(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 […]
(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, 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 […]
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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]