Rockwall Meals on Wheels seeks matching funds

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 28, 2014) As the aging population increases, so does the demand for senior services. This growing need, coupled with cuts in government funding, means that Meals on Wheels Senior Services must raise extra funds to meet the demand in Rockwall County. “Historically, we have relied heavily on federal and state funds […]

Lake Pointe Health Care Network leader selected for Health Care Fellows Program

ROWLETT, TX (May 28, 2014) The inaugural class of the Texas Hospital Association’s Leadership Fellows Program was recently announced in Austin and includes a local health care luminary. Josiah De La Garza, associate administrator of operations at Lake Pointe Health Network, was one of 24 hospital executives selected for a year-long program designed to promote […]

2nd Annual Hippie Glow Run to benefit Rockwall Community Playhouse

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse will hosts its second annual 1Mile/5K to raise money to build a new theatre. This year’s theme is Hippie Glow Run–Peace, Love & RCP. The event will take place at 8 p.m. Friday July 11, 2014 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Pre-registration is $25 for the 5K […]

Meals on Wheels golf tournament to benefit homebound seniors

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 28, 2014) The 5th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will take place on Friday, May 30 at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club. The Meals on Wheels vision for our county is that all seniors and disabled can live a nourished life with independence and dignity. […]

YMCA Angel Camp takes the ‘dis’ out of disability

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2014) Registration is underway through June 9 for Angel Camp, a state licensed day camp for North Texas area children with special needs, presented annually by the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Designed for youth ages 5 to 18, the summer program allows kids with differing physical and intellectual handicaps the […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Smile Makers Orthodontics

ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Smile Makers Orthodontics with a ribbon cutting ceremony. At Smile Makers Orthodontics, orthodontist Dr. Bryan Hsu and their team believe in treating every patient as a member of their family. They offer compassionate, professional care that creates beautiful smiles, all delivered with […]

Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk Band to present concert for first responders

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 27, 2014)  The Rockwall Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band  invites all first responders to attend their Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center. The RHHS Band has helped to commission the writing of a piece of music, “Tribute: Those Who Serve,” by […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels names Volunteer of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is pleased to recognize Kim Lusk as its Spotlight Volunteer for May 2014. Kim has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels Senior Services for the past four years. She is a busy mother of three children, ages 7, 14 and 15 […]

Electric violinist Mark Wood performs with Utley Orchestra

ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2014) International recording artist and Emmy award winning composer Mark Wood, an original member of the multiplatinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra and creator of the revolutionary Viper electric violin, recently brought his groundbreaking music education program Electrify Your Strings! (EYS) to Utley Middle School. Mark performed with the students on his handcrafted 7-string fretted […]

Meet Maxwell, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2014) As the saying goes: “Life is more fun when you play games.” Make no mistake, Maxwell is always ready to play. He’s a happy young dog who’s attracted to any game you have in mind. He’ll run the gamut from playing fetch to walking with you around your neighborhood. After all, […]