Rockwall author launches latest book, ‘Voices of Aging’

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2015) Upper Room Books and Juliette Fowler Communities in Dallas recently hosted a launch event for Rockwall author Missy Buchanan and her new book, “Voices of Aging.” The event included a panel of adult children and aging parents including Dorothy Roberts, sister of Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts; Jane McGarry, special […]

Rockwall Newcomers & Friends to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club will welcome the Strings and Pipes Trio on March 12th at Occasions in Royce City.  The program begins at 10:00 a.m. and you can join them by calling Patty 469-236-4270 or Marion at 972-722-9896 to make a reservation before Monday, March 2nd. The Rockwall […]

Lone Star CASA urges legislators to keep Child Welfare Reform a state priority

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Lone Star CASA joined more than 300 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, board members and staff from across the state at the Capitol recently to speak up for children in the child welfare system. Seven representatives from the program traveled to Austin as part of CASA Day at the […]

Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for April 18

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]

Rockwall provides two new unique destinations

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) Phelps Lake Park and Yellowjacket Park are two new, exciting destinations that enhance the park and recreation opportunities for Rockwall residents.  Phelps Lake Park, which officially opened this month on the north side of Rockwall, completes a premier outdoor recreation destination. It has a launching pier for kayaking enthusiasts and […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities awards grants

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The City of Rowlett’s Arts and Humanities has made its annual awards of arts grants for 2015. Grant recipients include Artists ‘Round Texas to support their professional artist demonstrations and education programs, The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds to support their purchase of music and conductor expenses and Lake Cities Chorale to […]

Rockwall Police Chief Reports Holiday Crime Initiative a Success

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) Rockwall’s 2014 Holiday Crime Initiative, which added extra police patrols throughout the I-30 retail and restaurant corridor, was again a successful program during the 2014 Christmas holidays.  The Rockwall Police Department increased their presence on Thanksgiving weekend, the two weeks preceding Christmas, on Christmas Day, and the day after for […]

Cub Scout Pack 386 helps fill food pantry shelves

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 18, 2015) Circle Ten Council’s Cub Scout Pack 386 recently participated in “Scouting for Food,” an annual food pantry drive sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Pack 386 joined with Heath Salon and Spa to collect donations for the Rockwall County Helping Hands food pantry.   Heath Salon and Spa brought […]

Rowlett Health & Rehab residents receive special Valentine’s greetings

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Instead of reveling in the typical Valentine’s celebrations filled with excesses of chocolates and stuffed animals, senior students at Rockwall Christian Academy delivered special greetings to the residents at nearby Rowlett Health & Rehabilitation Center. Over the past week, students in every grade spent their art class time cleverly hand-crafting […]