Lone Star CASA to host Volunteer Information Sessions

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – July 30, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer.  Volunteers come  from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds.  CASA […]

State Water Rights Permit issued for Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir

Historic Milestone for North Texas Municipal Water District Project (WYLIE, TX – July 29, 2015) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) achieved a historic milestone for the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir (LBCR) with issuance of a water rights permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on June 26, 2015. It is […]

ADHD Support Group to address getting kids ready for back-to-school

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 29, 2015) Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Thursday, August 13th when Rockwall’s ADHD Support Group will meet at the Rockwall County Library to discuss getting kids prepared to go back to school. The guest facilitator for this meeting is Cini Abraham, M.D. The purpose of the group is to connect parents […]

Lake Pointe Church adds new ‘Choice Day’ hours for residents needing food assistance

Lake Pointe Church adds new ‘Choice Day’ hours for residents needing food assistance

(ROCKWALL,TX– July 29, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and North Texas Food Bank are making a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the NTFB in January 2014, and through […]

Joyful Melodies invites public to “Free Demo Days”

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 29, 2015) Joyful Melodies invites the public to attend “Free Demo Days”. During “Free Demo Days” Rockwall area families will be able to try out shortened versions of their Kindermusik and KinderBach classes. Kindermusik is a music and movement program for children ages 0-5.  During Kindermusik, kids sing, dance, play simple instruments, […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2015) Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates celebrated the grand opening of their new Rockwall clinic at Trend Tower with much success. Food and drinks were served by Eddie Deen Catering. There were fabulous door prizes including air purifiers, humidifiers, and gift cards to other local businesses. Dr. Mark Olmstead and Dr. Pooja Paranjpe are board-certified in Allergy […]

Pathfinders Gospel Quartet to perform at FUMC-Rockwall Old Fashioned Chautauqua program

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 21, 2015) On Sunday, August 9, 4:00pm at First United Methodist Church,1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, the Pathfinders Gospel Quartet from Midlothian will sing traditional gospel music at the annual Old Fashioned Chautauqua program, sponsored by the Sailsetters 55 and better group.  The public is invited. The Pathfinders have been together for fourteen […]

Volunteers learn to respond to hazardous materials in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2015) Members of Rockwall CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and EastTex CERT became a lot more knowledgeable about types of hazardous materials – and what to do in the event of a disaster or terrorist attack involving them – during the Hazardous Safety Awareness Course hosted by the Rockwall Fire […]

Mobile Mammography Coach coming to Rockwall Chamber office Aug 3

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce office, located at 697 E. I-30, will be the site of Tubby Adkisson Mobile Mammography Coach, presented by Hunt Regional Healthcare, on Monday, August 3. The public is encouraged to call for details and take advantage of the mobile mammography services. All insurances […]

Community input considered at Rockwall County Open Space forum

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 20, 2015) Rockwall County’s Open Space Alliance held an informational meeting for residents last Wednesday at the courthouse. The key purposes of the meeting were to share the results of an online survey conducted in April of this year and to get further community feedback on the placement of new parks […]