(ROCKWALL, TX—May 26, 2016) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recognized local seniors and volunteers today at the Rockwall County Library at the Older Americans Day Celebration. The 2016 honorees were those who dedicated years to benefiting the community and those who volunteer their time and effort to aid local seniors. Rockwall County […]
GOING THE DISTANCE (ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2016) Local man Tim Taylor is taking his passion for building and restoring vintage cars and putting it to the ultimate test, embarking on the world’s longest rally known as the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge from June 12 through July 17. Tim – owner of Red […]
(ROWLETT, TX — May 20, 2016) Rowlett is being honored with a 2016 Playful City USA designation for the sixth time. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable. Communities across the country are creating innovative ways to bring back play and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) Helping Hands of Rockwall County celebrated a remarkable milestone of serving the needs of the community on Thursday, May 20, with a 40th Anniversary “Ruby Red” Dinner Party at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). Supporters of Helping Hands were invited to enjoy food stations, live entertainment, a silent […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) I began this article some time ago only to put it down around the changing circumstances with my father-in-law. I still find the information important to share however with a sadness knowing he too is now gone. The following captures a part of the journey we all should understand […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 18, and recognized the class’s beautiful Backyard Refuge project for the Advocacy Center of Rockwall. The Chamber welcomed keynote speaker John Humphreys, dean of the […]
Soccer season at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA sure has been a kick, but now all of the teams have to hang up their cleats until next season. Coach Susie Leff said she was impressed this season by the positive and uplifting attitudes from parents and coaches as their young athletes improved their skills and had […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 19, 2016) J.E.R. Chilton YMCA Spring Volleyball finished its seven-game season strong with a single elimination tournament. The 5th-6th grade champions are the Rockwall Volleyball Club, and the 3rd-4th grade champions are the Little Chargers. RVC Coach Susie Leff said the season was full of fun times and big improvements for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) The past two years my family has experienced quite a transition in becoming caregivers. Our journey is like many others in that our parents are blessed to afford quality assisted care. You may be asking, “Well then, are you really a caregiver?” And my answer is, YES! With every […]
Rockwall area high school sophomores and juniors gathered Saturday, May 14, for a Leadership Forum presented by American Legion Post 117 and Patriot PAWS. The students learned how to develop leadership skills based on John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership. These include: Position, Permission, Production, People Development, and Pinnacle. Students separated into groups and moved […]