ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — With the global pandemic comes many a hardship for local small businesses and charities as they continue to do all they can to stay afloat. Those circumstances have created a need within the community that’s far greater than it ever has been before; But they have also brought […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 16, 2020 — Toyota of Rockwall presented Christmas gifts in the form of two $2,500 donations to The Salvation Army of North Texas and LightHouse for New Hope charities this afternoon. This year, Toyota of Rockwall selected four area charities and gave its staff the opportunity to read about the missions […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 13, 2020 — The oldest known living Aggie, Col. Lee Eynon James, passed away on Dec. 10 at 106 years old at Texas Health Hospital Rockwall. James lived through quite a lot in his 106 years, watching the world change and experiencing history in the making. He was born in 1914 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 9, 2020 — The Rockwall County Commissioners Court appointed Jennifer Fogg as the new County Clerk during its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. The court formally accepted the resignation of longtime County Clerk Shelli Miller during the meeting, before adjourning to Executive Session to discuss appointment of a new clerk. Following […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 9, 2020 — Little Blessings Photography Studio (209 Pitt Cir. in Fate) recently was ranked as one of the Top 25 Best Dallas Newborn Photographers in 2020 by Expertise. The online resource company Expertise vets local service providers, then uses an algorithm to rank businesses based on criteria like experience, consumer […]
GARLAND, TX – December 8, 2020 — Every year, the Garland ISD Research, Assessment & Accountability (RAAD) team organizes a Salvation Army Angel adoption drive. The district’s charitable staff typically adopt 100-plus Angels, but in classic Garland ISD style, the team surpassed expectations during a pandemic. Last year, staff adopted approximately 150 Angels during a non-COVID season. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 7, 2020 —Even during a pandemic, the Rockwall Art League is finding innovative ways to bring the benefits of art to those with developmental disabilities through a new mail program. Due to COVID-19, students of the Rockwall Art League ArtReach’s MHMR program have been unable to attend classes. So RAL ArtReach […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2020 — To show their heartfelt gratitude and support for teachers during this unprecedented time of pandemic, local dentist office Woodhill Dental Specialties catered an Appreciation Luncheon for the staff at Cain Middle School on Nov. 30. Cain Middle staff truly felt the love as they were treated to a […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2020 —Chabad of Rockwall County will light a public Hanukkah menorah for the very first time placed at the Rockwall Harbor, on December 13, the fourth night of the eight-day holiday. While the scope of the ceremony will be limited amid Rockwall’s ongoing coronavirus emergency, the lights will shine forth […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – December 3, 2020 — Drones are becoming more popular throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, whether flown for business purposes, to improve public safety or just for fun. With the holiday season approaching, many North Texans may soon have the opportunity to fly a drone for the first time. If you are hoping to get […]