Toyota of Rockwall Donates $1,000 to Friends of the Rockwall County Library

Toyota of Rockwall Donates $1,000 to Friends of the Rockwall County Library

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 22, 2019) Steven Jackson, President of Toyota of Rockwall, presented a check of $1,000 to Friends of the Rockwall County Library as an Event Sponsor for the 2019-2020 calendar year. Fundraising Co-Chairs Edie Zehr and Milly Cundy were on-hand to receive Mr. Jackson’s gift on behalf of the organization. Event Sponsors […]

Rockwall ISD Celebrates Successful Year of Fostering Relationships, Innovation and Excellence

Rockwall ISD Celebrates Successful Year of Fostering Relationships, Innovation and Excellence

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 20, 2019) During the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon last week, Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal provided some highlights for the district from 2019. Here’s a look at what’s been happening around the district this past year, and where its headed in 2020 and beyond. Pathways to Success The […]

Rockwall community rallies behind beloved nurse after tragic car accident

Rockwall community rallies behind beloved nurse after tragic car accident

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 20, 2019) For years, Rockwall nurse Fatima Lampkin has provided the utmost kindness, compassion and care to more than 20,000 patients of family practitioner Dr. David Lensch. After a terrible car accident last month left Fatima paralyzed from the waist down, many in the community have rallied behind her, providing her […]

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Veterans Week

Rockwall YMCA Celebrates Veterans Week

(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2019) This week, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosted Veterans Week inviting the community to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans. The Y kicked off the week with a flag folding ceremony on Veterans Day, put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher […]

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 […]