(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX – September 17, 2015) Gayle Kidd, a fifth grade social studies teacher at Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, has been named the 2015 Texas History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. A special award ceremony for Ms. Kidd is scheduled for Friday, September 18 at 9 […]
A Message from Lucille Bell, Executive Director, Lone Star CASA (ROCKWALL, TX – September 16, 2015) All children deserve a safe, permanent home. Since September, 2014, 61 children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have achieved that goal, and Lone Star CASA volunteers have been a part of their lives during that time. On Thursday, September […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 14, 2015) Sweet Tayt loves to give kisses and knows some basic commands. He gets along with the dogs his size that live in his foster home, and loves the 8-year-old boy that lives there, too. He is heartworm negative, up to date on all shots, neutered and microchipped. As proud partners with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 3, 2015) Rockwall Parks & Recreation will host a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 16 at The Center, 108 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. A variety of vendors will be present at the Health Fair. Vendors will include healthcare providers, doctors, retirement communities, and much […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) There will be a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdsay, September 15 at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, 720 East Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall. The community is encouraged to attend this annual fundraising event. The cost is only $10, and proceeds will help […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Getting your closets ready for winter? One Man’s Treasure, a local non-profit organization which serves the needs of formerly incarcerated men, will be collecting men’s coats during the month of November. Over 400 coats are needed for OMT’s clients this coming winter. OMT will distribute the clothing to indigent men […]
(ROWLETT, TX – September 12, 2015) Duke is a young male retriever mix. He is a good-natured energetic boy who loves to play. He gets along with other dogs. He loves people too and would be good with older kids. He’s not used to being on a leash, but he’s been working on his leash […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Hundreds of community members, city and county officials and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce joined together this morning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Led by resident Jeffery Gray, USMC-Retired, participants carried flags and walked across the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) Rebecca Jowers is a very burdened, courageous and focused lady who “just can’t keep up with all God is doing” in her life. She is burdened for women who find themselves enslaved by the human trafficking industry, courageous because she desires to make a difference in as many of […]