(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 5, 2015) The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced the six people who will make up its 2015 class of inductees, including Olympic medalist Paul Foerster of Rockwall. The other honorees are sailing school founder Steve Colgate (Ft. Myers, Fla.), Olympic medalist and author JJ Fetter (San Diego, Calif.), boat […]
Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen? (ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) More than 1,325 cyclists participated in the Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bike Ride benefiting scholarships for local RISD students! The top three male & female finishers of the 59-mile competitive course won cash awards of $250, $200 & $150 respectively. Congratulations to: (Women, l-r) Michelle Montoya, 2nd Place Ginny King, 1st […]
Program registration underway through Sept 25 (ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) For all the dads out there who a part of this fast-paced era full of new and developing technology, finding true quality time to spend with the kids that doesn’t involve a movie or video game can be quite the challenge. But here’s […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 12, 2015) Registration ends August 22 for fall sports at the J.E.R Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! With summer coming to a close, keep your kids active—sign them up for flag football, girl’s volleyball, and youth & small fry soccer. Flag Football Everyone plays at the YMCA! Register your child today for the recreation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) The new and popular Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio in Rockwall is having their monthly Call To Artists. Ever since the Grand Opening at 301 N. San Jacinto in April, area artists have enjoyed well-attended receptions, publicity, and sales during the monthly rotations. Artists should submit at least […]
Athletic physicals discounted with donations to Food Pantry (Rockwall,TX- August 6, 2015)—Rockwall Urgent Care patients who donate 3 cans of food to the Helping Hands Food Pantry will receive $10 off their athletic physical during the month of August. The reduced price for sports and camp physicals will be only $15, not the usual $25. […]
Children, elderly at higher risk for heat-related illness (ROCKWALL, TX – August 11, 2015) With the recent weeks bringing some of the hottest weather Texas has seen all year, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds community members of the importance of keeping hydrated – especially those who plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. For […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 7, 2015) Volunteers from First Baptist Church-Rockwall recently celebrated the conclusion of their first year in the English as a Second Language (ESL) outreach program. Because of the program’s success, classes will be offered to adults beginning September 1, 2015. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL classes will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 6, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouthBank, this FREE conference will provide resources and education for older adults, family members, friends, and others who […]