He Wines She Dines in Rockwall to Host Wine Warehouse Sale Nov. 16

He Wines She Dines in Rockwall to Host Wine Warehouse Sale Nov. 16

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2019) On Saturday, Nov. 16, from 12-5 p.m., He Wines She Dines craft winery (203 County Line Road in Rockwall) will open up its warehouse for the community to savor some fantastic deals on their wide selection of fine wine. The Wine Warehouse Sale will feature one-of-a-kind wines from Club […]

Young historians invited to join Rockwall County Historical Foundation Youth Advisory Council

Young historians invited to join Rockwall County Historical Foundation Youth Advisory Council

(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 YMCA Caps Off Successful Fall Sports Season of Fun and Fair Play for All

Rockwall YMCA Caps Off Successful Fall Sports Season of Fun and Fair Play for All

(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 […]

Education Foundation Awards $81,000 to Royse City ISD

Education Foundation Awards $81,000 to Royse City ISD

(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 […]

McLendon-Chisholm Unveils Engraved Bricks at Veterans Memorial

McLendon-Chisholm Unveils Engraved Bricks at Veterans Memorial

(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 […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Honors Veterans with Flag Folding Ceremony

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Honors Veterans with Flag Folding Ceremony

(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 […]

Bed, Bath, and Biscuits: A Dog’s Thanksgiving

Bed, Bath, and Biscuits: A Dog’s Thanksgiving

“…wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds… Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted.” –Psalm 148:10, 13* (ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 8, 2019) I can almost taste it. But roast turkey is off limits for me these days, according to my vet, who said, “No […]

Nov. 11 Wreath Laying Ceremony to Unveil Newly Installed Engraved Bricks at McLendon-Chisholm Veterans Memorial

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the City of McLendon-Chisholm invites the public to a Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located outside of City Hall (1371 W FM 550). The ceremony will give attendees the opportunity to see the new engraved bricks installed at the memorial, […]

Divine Peace Church Welcomes Lone Star T’s Club

Divine Peace Church Welcomes Lone Star T’s Club

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) The DFW Lonestar Ts club came to Rockwall as part of their trip (stroll) on Saturday, Nov. 2, making a stop at Divine Peace Church on Fannin Street. After having lunch there a few of the members took advantage of a photo shoot opportunity with the church in the […]

Texas Constitutional Amendments Election Results

Texas Constitutional Amendments Election Results

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) Texas voters approved all but one proposition in the Constitutional Amendments Election on Nov. 5. Here’s a breakdown on the voting results: -Texas Proposition 2 received 65 percent of the vote in its favor. The measure allows the Texas Water Development Board to issue general obligation bonds up to […]