TREE-mendous Community Spirit in Action: A Heartwarming Tale of Generosity in Rockwall

TREE-mendous Community Spirit in Action: A Heartwarming Tale of Generosity in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (June 16, 2024) A couple of weeks ago, during the powerful storm that swept through our area, our neighbors experienced the terrifying event of having a massive tree uprooted in their front yard. Miraculously, it fell across their yard, sparing their home from what could have been devastating damage. However, the financial burden […]

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction of Rockwall County Courthouse Annex

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction of Rockwall County Courthouse Annex

June 11th Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex. From left: Commissioners Dennis Bailey and John Stacy, County Judge Frank New and Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dana Macalik.  ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) – When passing by the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane, you may have noticed ongoing construction work northwest of the […]

Texas Health Rockwall to expand its surgical robotic program with da Vinci 5

Texas Health Rockwall to expand its surgical robotic program with da Vinci 5

Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2024) – Texas Health is expanding its surgical robotic fleet to enhance surgeon precision with the goal of improving patient outcomes across the system. By the end of June, Texas Health plans to have da Vinci 5 robotic systems at 12 hospitals. “This expansion of robotic support for our care teams […]

EyeCare Rockwall Trunk Show Monday, July 17 to benefit Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) Eyecare Rockwall, located at 810 Rockwall Parkway, Suite 2020, will host a Trunk Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 17 benefiting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. $89 routine refraction exams and 20% of optical sales will benefit the nonprofit organization. Bring your Rx or […]

North Texas Municipal Water District hosts Career Fair

North Texas Municipal Water District hosts Career Fair

Wylie, TX (June 14, 2024) – North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is hosting a career fair on June 28 for a variety of positions critical to our region’s health and well-being, and economic growth. The District offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for education and training. From planning and designing of vital water, […]

Rockwall pursues Tourism Friendly Community designation

Rockwall pursues Tourism Friendly Community designation

Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2024) – Visit Rockwall is excited to announce its pursuit of the Tourism Friendly Community designation, a new initiative designed to foster tourism as a vital economic development strategy across Texas. The Rockwall City Council will formally recognize this commitment with a proclamation at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday […]

Protecting voter privacy and ballot secrecy

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2024) – How would you feel if someone could look up who you voted for through legally obtained publicly available documents? Is it possible that efforts to make Texas elections more transparent pose threats to ballot secrecy? “Ballot secrecy is the foundation of our election system and the bedrock on which […]

Unity in the Community: Churches join together in service and fellowship

Unity in the Community: Churches join together in service and fellowship

Rowlett, TX (June 13, 2024) – Two church neighbors are building unity in their community with their shared desire to serve. What began as a simple invitation of friendship has now blossomed into a powerful force for good. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Zion Baptist Church collaborate with monthly food distributions, […]

Summer blood drives scheduled in Rockwall and Forney

Summer blood drives scheduled in Rockwall and Forney

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2024) – Many patients need lifesaving blood transfusions this summer. By giving blood, Carter BloodCare donors help people hurt in serious car wrecks, children fighting diseases like cancer and anemia, mothers going through difficult deliveries, and older adults with age-related health issues, among many others. As a donor thank-you gift this […]