During the 85th Legislative Session, TRS-Care faced dire circumstances that resulted in painful cost increases for Texas public education retirees. As the Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), I have heard from thousands of retired school personnel about how the new health insurance plans, which go into effect in January 2018, will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 5, 2017) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA cordially invites ALL teachers from Rockwall and Heath schools to a Teacher Prayer Breakfast in their honor. The event is also open to the public for community members who want to celebrate RISD teachers. The breakfast will be a time of encouragement and prayer and […]
New Rockwall location celebrates grand opening with Helping Hands donations, product demos, free giveaways, and fishing tank for kids (ROCKWALL, TX — July 7, 2017) Academy Sports + Outdoors opened up its brand new Rockwall location with a weekend-long celebration. On Thursday, July 6 the sporting goods store partnered with Helping Hands of Rockwall to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 3, 2017) It’s showtime! A plethora of fun activities are hitting the stage at Rockwall Community Playhouse this summer! Upcoming events include: Disco Inferno Teen Musical Performances: July 21-23, 28-30 and August 4-6. Tickets on sale now. Oklahoma! RCP’s STAR Players musical features talented special needs adults–Rehearsals begin August 1st at 9am. […]
STARS of the Stage (ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2017) For the past five years, Rockwall Community Playhouse has shined the spotlight on the theatrical talents of young adults with Down syndrome and autism through its STAR (Special Theatre At Rockwall) Players program. Bursting on the scene at RCP in August 2012, STAR has continued […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) The new 2017-2018 Board of Directors of the Rockwall Soroptimist was installed by member Sandy Hansen at a dinner on June 22 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Pictured from left to right: Norma Morris, Director; Ariana Hargrove, President-elect; Kim Sweet, President; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Holly Lyons, Director; Kami Webb, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2017) Community members came out to the picturesque Tate Farms clad in western wear to enjoy some good food, dancing and more at the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance (RCOSA) Sunset & Stars BBQ. Sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the event marked the first annual fundraiser for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) On June 3 members of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), Lone Star Chapter volunteered for the Women in Need Glow Run at Harry Myers Park. The volunteers assisted with set up and break down, decorating, registration and check-in, and manned water stations and route stations. National Charity League […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Members of the National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter Class of 2023 spent an afternoon decorating socks with colorful, fun, non-skid designs to be included in birthday bags for clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Pictured are (left side) Aziza Rabah, Dibora Holland, Tessa […]
