Rockwall Rotary donates “stuffies” for toy drive.

Rockwall Rotary donates “stuffies” for toy drive.

Rockwall, TX (December 5, 2023) – The Rockwall Rotary recently spent time making stuffed animals for Rockwall County children. Whether called a stuffy, plushie, or teddy, stuffed animals are an important part of childhood bringing warmth, comfort, and love. This event was specially arranged to make sure children would have that kind of special toy […]

Rockwall ISD’s Williams Middle School PALs Classes Spread Holiday Cheer with First Night Bags Initiative

Rockwall ISD’s Williams Middle School PALs Classes Spread Holiday Cheer with First Night Bags Initiative

Rockwall, TX (December 4, 2023) — In the true spirit of giving, the PALs and Teen Leadership classes at Williams Middle School, under the dedicated leadership of Jana Helmer and Shelby Walls, embarked on a heartwarming mission to support children in need this holiday season. The students took on the initiative of collecting funds and […]

Royse City High School vying for for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year

Royse City High School vying for for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year

Royse City, TX (December 4, 2023) – The Royse City Bulldogs have been selected as a finalist for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year award presented by Optimum. As a part of the recognition, Football Team Chaplain, Jeff Hays, was recognized for his service to the Royse City community with […]

Christmas ornament designed by McLendon-Chisholm resident chosen to represent District 33

Christmas ornament designed by McLendon-Chisholm resident chosen to represent District 33

AUSTIN, TX (Nov. 30, 2023)– Each Christmas, House Members are invited to select a constituent to imagine and create a visual representation of what makes their Texas House District special in the form of a Christmas tree ornament. This year, State Representative Justin Holland is pleased to announce Amy Lawrence of McLendon-Chisholm as the artist […]

Rockwall couple shares the spirit of Christmas with inspiring light display

Rockwall couple shares the spirit of Christmas with inspiring light display

Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – UPDATE December 19, 2023: Did you hear the news? The Hughes’ will compete in the 2024 Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC! You can also catch the story about their inspiring light display this Friday night at 10:00pm on NBC 5. Since 2019, David and Brenda Hughes have lit […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department puts best face forward for cancer awareness

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department puts best face forward for cancer awareness

Rockwall, TX (December 1, 2023) – Things get hairy around Rockwall County each November and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department is involved. That’s right, No-Shave November just came to a close! For the 3rd year, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department temporarily suspended the dress code requiring clean-shaven faces for the purpose of participating in No-Shave […]

Moms group gathers to have fun and raise funds

Moms group gathers to have fun and raise funds

Rockwall, TX (November 30, 2023) – Local Facebook group, Moms of The Shores, a mom’s group for The Shores neighborhood, holds game nights every quarter where women in the neighborhood come together to play games, have some fun and meet new neighbors.The most recent game night on Wednesday, November 29 included almost 60 women from […]

Managing the Holidays: Family caregivers online discussion

Managing the Holidays: Family caregivers online discussion

Rockwall, TX (November 30, 2023) – Join in a yearly interactive conversation on December 11 at 12:00pm about holiday activities and stressors when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had to change from traditional celebrations, and how do you balance caregiving and […]

Marvelous Big Hats & Heels shows off in style

Marvelous Big Hats & Heels shows off in style

Rockwall, TX  (November 27, 2023) – Rockwall Women’s League donned their best and most eye-catching hats for the annual Big Hat luncheon all for fun and service! With raffles, live music, auctions, fashion show and, of course, the show-stopping Hat Contest and Centerpiece Contest, Rockwall Women’s League capped off another momentous event. Through fund-raising events Rockwall […]