Rockwall, TX (July 2, 2024) — The Rockwall County Democrats would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the CASA Kids Birthday Gift Bags initiative for the month of June. Your generous donations have brought joy and hope to many children under the care of Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 26, 2024) The community is welcome to the grand opening of the newly renovated ballroom/bridal rooms and event center known as The Perfect Landing, located at 1505 Airport Road in Rockwall. The celebration will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29. Register by texting Margaret at 903-456-4717. Consider The Perfect […]
Fate, TX (June 21, 2024) – The B.O.B. and I were at a local garden center to get a bag of rock last evening. A woman was perusing the multitudes of varying types of bags of soil, with dazed confusion in her eyes. She approached us and asked my husband, “Sir, can you give me […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 21, 2024) — Our July issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 12 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to […]
Garland, TX (June 20, 2024) – Garland ISD is proud to announce the return and expansion of its Summer Meal Program, managed by Student Nutrition Services (SNS). This initiative continues to provide nutritious breakfasts and lunches to children throughout the GISD community. This year, GISD has broadened the scope of the Summer Meal Program. Alongside […]
Rockwall, TX (June 19, 2024) – Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. Board meeting videos are available for viewing within 24-hours of the meeting at www.rockwallisd.com. Recognitions Congratulations to the following groups and students who recognized by the Board of Trustees: Student Leadership Awards recognizes student leadership teams who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 17, 2024) Jason Linscott, CPA, has been named president of Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, effective June 16. He has served as the hospital’s interim president since April 10. Jason joined Texas Health Resources in 2011, working in corporate finance and accounting roles before joining Texas Health Rockwall as the entity finance officer […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 16, 2024) Two weeks ago, a savage storm reduced my beloved church to ashes. I stood witness to its fiery demise, feeling helpless as the flames devoured it, ferocious yet agonizingly slow. I stood among friends and fellow congregants, as we watched men wipe away sweat and tears as they fought […]
Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]
June 11th Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rockwall County Courthouse Annex. From left: Commissioners Dennis Bailey and John Stacy, County Judge Frank New and Commissioners Cliff Sevier and Dana Macalik. ROCKWALL, TX (June 14, 2024) – When passing by the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane, you may have noticed ongoing construction work northwest of the […]