(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) The DFW Lonestar Ts club came to Rockwall as part of their trip (stroll) on Saturday, Nov. 2, making a stop at Divine Peace Church on Fannin Street. After having lunch there a few of the members took advantage of a photo shoot opportunity with the church in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) Texas voters approved all but one proposition in the Constitutional Amendments Election on Nov. 5. Here’s a breakdown on the voting results: -Texas Proposition 2 received 65 percent of the vote in its favor. The measure allows the Texas Water Development Board to issue general obligation bonds up to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 6, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary is pleased to partner with the Rockwall-Heath High School Black Hawks Robotics Team as they assist with the placing of U.S. flags for holidays each year. These brilliant young people are led by Gene Burton College and Career Academy teacher, Leslie Reese. This year they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 5, 2019) “When you feel something, do something.” Those are the words that Lauren and Casey Coats heard a pastor say a few years ago. Those are also the words that inspired them to “do something” that would forever change their lives, and the life of one sweet baby girl from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) Registration is underway through 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 for the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County’s 50th Annual Christmas Parade. “This year’s theme is “Golden Christmas Memories,” to highlight the parade’s milestone anniversary,” said Gunnar Ledermann, Kiwanis President. The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) It was 165 years ago that the community of Rockwall was founded, and with it, the formation of the community’s first church. The Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 as “First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall Day” in Rockwall County, in commemoration of the church’s 165th birthday. Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 5, 2019) Williams Middle School students are participating in a project to help bring clean water to the people of South Sudan. After students of Williams Middle School 7th grade English teacher Sherri Nichols read A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park for their class, they were tremendously touched […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2019) Seven new child advocates for Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Pictured from left are: Marcia Robbins, Donna Jaquette, Seidy Trent, Judge Brett Hall, Stacey Watson, Terrie Horner, Monica Lamb, and Beth Cloud. Lone Star CASA trains volunteers […]
(HEATH, TX – Oct. 25, 2019) Get ready for a joyful time as the community gathers to kick-off the season at the 25th Annual Holiday in the Park in Towne Center Park on Friday, December 6 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Festivities will include the lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:30 p.m. with performances by the Rockwall-Heath […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 4, 2019) Georgia is finally ready for her forever home! This sweet girl is a purr-monster! You can hear her motor start up as soon as you walk into the room, because she is so excited to see you! She loves attention, and will definitely come asking for it. She’s requesting a […]