(Rockwall) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall County Historical Foundation had a very successful cotton planting session this week. President Carolyn Francisco, Neil and Ella Turner, and Jan Self planted 10 rows, with the help of measuring sticks that Neil created, with which to measure how deep (one inch) and how far apart (8 inches) to plant […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for WW Women’s Health at their Rockwall location, 2504 Ridge Road, Suite 201. WW Women’s Health offers obstetrics and gynecology services including well-woman visits, menopause management, and high-risk pregnancies. Thank you to Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, for submitting this announcement. To submit your news, […]
(Rockwall) May 3, 2012 – Calling all volunteers! Rockwall County Helping Hands deeply appreciates its volunteers and the valuable time they donate. To learn more about the critical assistance agency and the volunteer opportunities available, attend one of their upcoming Volunteer Orientations: Tuesday, May 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. OR Tuesday, May 22 from 9:30 […]
(Rockwall ISD) On April 30, the UIL/ILPC state results for broadcasting were announced. The results are grouped by combining 4A and 5A schools. For General News, Hunter Gerhart received 3rd place for his General Assignment news story over President Obama visiting Eastfield. In the Graphics Category, Landan Coronado received 2nd place. In the Photography or […]
The public is welcome as the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall Wesley Arts Lecture Series presents Dr. J. Matthew Wilson, editor of From Pews to Polling Places: Faith and Politics in the American Religious Mosaic, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Dr. Wilson, Associate Professor of Political Science at SMU, will address the impact of […]
(Rockwall) April 30, 2012 – Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s ASC Review are pleased to announce the publication of its list, “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” which recognizes healthcare organizations that create an outstanding workplace through robust benefits, opportunities for development and a strong sense of community. With the publication of the national […]
All of North Texas is under another full-fledged cuteness alert. Jet, a young border collie mix, is simply adorable. He’s super intelligent and very sweet. The little guy is still recovering from surgery for a shattered rear leg, so he sometimes walks with a slight limp. But that doesn’t stop him from being a friendly […]
Non-fiction book by Mary E. DeMuth; review by Patti Richter Mary DeMuth is an organized thinker and writer. The staff at Harvest House Publisher likely knew this before hearing—and accepting—her idea to write a book about spiritual warfare. How many women write books about spiritual warfare? Probably not many, especially the stay-at home kind. Theologians […]
781 Participants. 53 Teams. $99,255 Raised. (Rockwall) Members of the Rockwall County community turned out in full force April 27, 2012, to unite against a common enemy. This year’s Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, organized by co-chairs Carla Brooks and Mindy Brence, exceeded all expectations – raising the highest amount of money of […]
The Gallery of the Arts/Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion will feature three prominent artists during the month of May – Michael Gillespie, Sueretta Todd, and Daniel Stewart. Join them for an artists reception from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday May 4. There will be live music, coffee, tea, and cake offered from Crumbzz. To learn more, visit forneyarts.org Thanks to […]