Local author Mary DeMuth’s latest book, Worth Living, releases May 3

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 23, 2016) Prolific writer and veteran author Mary DeMuth, of Rockwall, exposes the truth of where self-worth really comes from in her latest book, Worth Living: How God’s Wild Love for You Makes You Worthy (Baker Books, May 2016). DeMuth has overcome a difficult childhood of neglect and abuse and has […]

Rockwall-based program receives Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award

(AUSTIN, TX – April 23, 2016) – One Man’s Treasure was presented the Reentry and Integration Division Award during the recent Governor’s 2016 Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award program. The award was presented by Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Dale Wainwright and TDCJ Executive Director Brad Livingston during a ceremony in Austin. “The unwavering dedication […]

Rockwall ISD wins Kids Teaching Kids 21-­Day Challenge

Rockwall ISD wins Kids Teaching Kids 21-­Day Challenge

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 22, 2016) Rockwall ISD received a trophy from Medical City Children’s Hospital at the April school board meeting for the district’s win in the annual Kids-Teaching-Kids 21-Day Challenge. The Kids Teaching Kids program is designed to educate and engage elementary students in better nutrition eating habits. High school culinary students were […]

Historic Bankhead Highway connects state to state and past to present

Historic Bankhead Highway connects state to state and past to present

PAVING THE WAY   (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]

Planet Fitness opens new club in Rockwall

23,000 square foot Judgement Free Zone® now open in Ridge Road Center (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2016) Planet Fitness is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Rockwall club, located at 1201 Ridge Road in Ridge Road Center.  The Rockwall facility includes over 23,000 square feet of new space and equipment, and […]

Rockwall teacher announced as Sterling Shining Star nominee

Rockwall teacher announced as Sterling Shining Star nominee

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 19, 2016) Sterling National Financial Group, LLC has announced that Jessica Applegate, a teacher at Rockwall High School, has been nominated for the Sterling Shining Star Award.   The new annual award program recognizes public school district employees.  The Sterling Shining Star can be awarded to any full-time staff member at a […]

National Charity League Class of 2016 honored at Senior Presentation

National Charity League Class of 2016 honored at Senior Presentation

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2016) The Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) honored the members of the graduating class of 2016 on Saturday, April 2, for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. Highlights of the celebratory formal event, […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Counseling for Healthy Minds to Rockwall

Ribbon cutting welcomes Counseling for Healthy Minds to Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 21, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce commemorated the opening of the Counseling for Healthy Minds practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 14 at 1:20 pm at the practice located at 601 White Hills Drive #400. Both partners of the assessment and psychotherapy service, Anita Henrichson, LPC and […]

Terry Fisher Post 117 honors 2016 American Legion Texas Boys/Girls State delegates

Terry Fisher Post 117 honors 2016 American Legion Texas Boys/Girls State delegates

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 21, 2016) The delegates to 2016 American Legion Texas Boys State/Girls State were presented at the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 Annual Luncheon on April 10. In June, these high school juniors will be attending the nation’s most recognized educational program for government. Pictured above, top row from the left:  Lydia King, […]