(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Randy Monk is a friend of mine and been our family barber for several years. I manage his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/randysbarbershoprockwall/ as a token of appreciation. Tuesday through Saturday for the past three years, Randy Monk opens Randy’s Barber Shop bright and early, often to an eager patron or […]
Participate in this family-friendly activity May 16 – May 17, 2020 Dallas, Texas – Friday, May 8, 2020 – The YMCA’s across the Dallas Metroplex are launching a free virtual fun run, walk, or bike ride in order to promote fun family-friendly activities outside the house during the COVID-19 public health crisis. “Fly The Coop […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to the serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, is the benefactor of Cheers for CASA, an event conceived by Crystal Hollis, a member of Rockwall’s local community, and Jennifer Ashmore, Board President […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) The membership of Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends has approved by acclamation the Board of Trustees for the 2020/2021 club year. They are as follows: Nancy Clark, President Carol Greenhalgh, 1st Vice President (Programs) Cherry Frye, 2nd Vice President (Membership) Vicki Jolley, Secretary Viki Cornelius, Treasurer On behalf of all the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) For someone who has spent most of her life loving and supporting the arts community, Joetta Currie has recently completed two commissioned triptych pieces of art for the Rockwall School of Music. “Ever since moving into our new building a year ago, we’ve always had a dream of decorating […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) The SBA’s “CARES ACT” was supposed to be a lifeline for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Yet for many owners, it proved just the opposite. That’s where Lakeside Bank, the oldest and only locally-owned bank in Rockwall County, stepped in to do what some of the nation’s biggest banks wouldn’t. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Following the closure of schools due to COVID-19, local Sylvan Learning franchise owner Mark Dempsey saw an immediate need for greater online access and virtual learning resources in the community. To help parents who suddenly found themselves teaching their kids for the first time, he decided to bring Sylvan’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Paige Harris is a 2020 graduating senior at Rockwall High School. She will attend Abilene Christian University where she will play Division I Softball. In the future, she hopes to coach softball at the collegiate level. Submitted by Carrie Harris. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who […]
(GARLAND ISD – May 7, 2020) Garland ISD is thrilled to announce we’re celebrating and honoring the Class of 2020 with in-person graduations beginning June 7 at Williams Stadium. • All graduates may select two people to sit with them on the field. These groups of three will be seated six feet apart. • […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 7, 2020) Senior residents at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in Rockwall were treated to a car parade courtesy of the local Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117. The special occasion brought tears of joy to the the residents’ eyes, as they waved on the veterans driving past the senior living […]