Master Gardener talks plant reproduction at Rockwall Newcomers luncheon

(ROYSE CITY, TX – March 10, 2016) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends learned some most amusing and remarkable facts about “the birds and the bees” of plant reproduction from guest speaker and Dallas County Master Gardener Janet Smith during a luncheon on Thursday, March 10 at Occasions at Stone River (1250 FM 2453). Flowers, Smith […]

City secretary honored at Rockwall council meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2016) Rockwall City Secretary Kristy Cole was recognized by the City Council at a recent meeting for going above and beyond in her role for the city. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt received a letter acknowledging that Cole recently graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. Mayor Pruitt read the letter […]

Surgical robot demo at Texas Health Rockwall Community Open House March 17

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 29, 2016) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomes everyone to a free Business After Hours/Community Open House at its main hospital lobby, 3150 Horizon Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 . Yes, that’s St. Patrick’s Day, and the celebration will include  St. Paddy’s-themed food, fun, prizes, and the […]

63rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair coming March 30-April 2

Celebrating Time Treasured Opportunities for Youth (ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) March 30 – April 2 marks the 63rd Annual Rockwall Youth Fair at the RISD Agriculture Complex located at 875 Riding Club Road.  The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills of the youth […]

Bunco Night to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) The community is invited to a Bunco Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 5, hosted by HUMANKindness and Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse. The event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County. Guests will enjoy prizes, silent auction, swag bags, a cash bar and more. An All Access Pass […]

Nebbie Williams Elementary recognizes winners of annual science competition

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2016) Nebbie Williams Elementary held its 3rd Annual Science Fair competition on Thursday,March 3rd for students grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. This year’s competition consisted of 65 student participants, three retired educators as judges, and over $1000 in prizes awarded to the different category winners from CORE Teknasium in Rockwall. Congratulations to the […]

Liechty endorses Justin Holland for Texas House

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 9, 2016) Local conservative Mayor Lorne Liechty today announced his endorsement of Justin Holland for Texas House of Representatives, District 33, the area covering portions of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. Holland and Liechty had previously competed in the Republican Primary for the House seat with Holland advancing to […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates National Social Work Month

Information sessions, volunteer training coming (ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) As part of March’s National Social Work Month celebration, Lone Star CASA recognizes and thanks those who devote their lives to bettering the lives of others. Social workers strive to build a stronger community for all people, and CASA is a proud partner in […]

Community champions to deliver Meals on Wheels as part of 14th Annual March for Meals

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 9, 2016) Each March, Meals on Wheels programs from across the country join together in the March for Meals to celebrate the proven collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, all levels of government and compassionate individuals to ensure that our seniors are not forgotten. This year, Meals on Wheels Senior Services […]