In unity on National Day of Prayer

On Thursday, May 3rd, I drove over to Rockwall City Hall. I’d read about a noon-time gathering planned for the National Day of Prayer (NDP). Sure enough, I saw red, white and blue balloons and people in non-business attire making their way toward the front of the tall building. Attending a NDP gathering seems a […]

Adoption events at Camp Diggy Bones, Wylie Pet Smart

(Wylie) May 4, 2012 – Rockwall Animal Rescue will host an adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Camp Diggy Bones, located on Highway 78 in Lavon. They will also be at the at the Wylie PetSmart on Saturday, May 19. Stop by and help save a life by adopting of one of their […]

Multi-Cultural Night at Dorris Jones Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) On Thursday, May 3, 2012,  students and staff at Dorris Jones Elementary enjoyed sharing their cultures. The students played games and shared costumes and customs from the diverse cultures that make up our school community.                               Thanks to Librarian […]

Cotton crop planted at historical museum

(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 […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes WW Women’s Health

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, […]

Volunteer opportunities at Helping Hands, orientation dates set

(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 students earn top places in broadcasting

(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 […]

‘Is there room for God in the election booth?’

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 […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall among ‘100 Great Places to Work’

(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 […]