Rockwall’s Royce Vega, 9, wins big in world’s largest Pro Kart Race on Las Vegas Speedway

Rockwall’s Royce Vega, 9, wins big in world’s largest Pro Kart Race on Las Vegas Speedway

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 22, 2023) The Las Vegas Speedway recently hosted what is touted as the biggest Pro Kart race in the world ~ Skusa (Superkarts USA) SuperNats 26. The event, held Nov. 8-12, drew more than 50+ nationalities with over 500 drivers, including the youngest driver in the mini swift class – Rockwall’s own […]

Thanksgiving ~ a time for giving

Thanksgiving ~ a time for giving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday!  Really, it’s unbeatable: family time, great food, a 4-day weekend and football – nothing wrong with that!  However, if that’s all we focus on, we are missing the point. We all learned the story of the first Thanksgiving early in our lives.  Stories of the Pilgrims giving thanks to God, […]

Fate radio station finding new life in the midst of the unexpected

Fate radio station finding new life in the midst of the unexpected

Rockwall, TX (November 21, 2023) – Unapologetically Texan is how Will Rigdon describes his online radio station, True Texas Radio. “A lot of people who are not from Texas can be shocked by our culture,” says Wil. “But I would not trade Texas for anything.” Wil’s persona fits the station motto. What does Unapologetically Texan […]

Helping Hands Festival of Trees 2023

Helping Hands Festival of Trees 2023

Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands hosted its annual Festival of Trees Luncheon and Style Show Nov. 10, followed by the Festival of Trees Gala on Nov. 11. The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was transformed into a winter wonderland for this festive fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands programs that make a […]

RHS Interact Club highlights service projects at recent Rotary Club meeting

RHS Interact Club highlights service projects at recent Rotary Club meeting

Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2023) – Rockwall Rotary Club welcomed the Interact Club at Rockwall High School to their November 16 meeting to share updates club accomplishments and upcoming service projects. Rockwall High School teacher and club sponsor, Cheri Whitelock introduced the Senior officers: Kayley Cock – President Nhira Iverson – Social Media Head Carly […]

The Unbroken Song of Peace on Earth

The Unbroken Song of Peace on Earth

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2023) From Thanksgiving to Christmas can seem like one long holiday, which for some folks isn’t long enough. In the eyes of a child, the passing months of the calendar all lead to the 25th of December. With childlike anticipation, I recently began counting down the days to a long-hoped-for event: my […]

Generous $1.29M challenge grant from Mabee Foundation paves way for new Senior Life Center in Rockwall

Generous $1.29M challenge grant from Mabee Foundation paves way for new Senior Life Center in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19. 2023) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is proud to announce a $1.29 million challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Midland, TX, providing significant momentum and support for the construction of a Senior Life Center. The grant will provide a significant portion of the funds […]

Cadet Colonel Noah Shepson receives Civil Air Patrol highest cadet honor

Cadet Colonel Noah Shepson receives Civil Air Patrol highest cadet honor

Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2023) – On August 29, 2023, Cadet Colonel Noah Shepson became the 2,461st cadet to receive Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet honor, the General Carl A. Spaatz Award. Cadets qualify for this prestigious award after devoting an average of four years to progress through sixteen achievements in the CAP Cadet Program. The final step a […]

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