Annual Event Benefits Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp for Kids with Special Needs (Rockwall, TX – March 19, 2019) Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – time for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. The annual […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2019) United Elite, a local cheerleading training facility, is proud to announce that their teams have been selected to compete at one of the nation’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions for small gyms, The D2 Summit, produced by Varsity All Star. Held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 16, 2019) Meet the woman behind the “Go Blue” movement that is sweeping Rockwall County this month. Patricia Mejia, President and CEO of The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County, is determined to make “blue” and “April” synonymous with Child Abuse Prevention Month. This national awareness campaign is already present in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2019) The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recognized Hallie Harrod of Rockwall-Heath High School as a Student of Honor this week. Rockwall-Heath Principal Todd Blackford said Harrod is very deserving of the honor because she has great values, is respectful to her peers, and is a friend to all. “Hallie is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2019) What if Rockwall County Helping Hands provided you a way to support their cause without a big one-time hit to your wallet? As you’ll see, when you support Rockwall County Helping Hands with a monthly or quarterly donation, you’re fighting poverty by putting: – food on the table of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2019) I was present when my father-in-law drew his last breaths; it hurt me to watch him go. In the 30 years I’ve loved his daughter, we’ve shared laughs, deep conversations, and some good times fishing. I loved that guy, he was always good to me. Well, after that first […]
Connect, Create & Contribute During May – Older Americans Month (ROCKWALL, TX April 10, 2019) Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Rockwall County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 10, 2019) The family-owned car dealership Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall now has nearly one-third of its electricity provided for by the power of the sun thanks to a brand new solar panel system installed on its rooftops. Lakeside became the first automotive dealership in the city to source its utilities through […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 7, 2019) It’s like Christmas in pink and yellow!!!!! Bunnies, eggs, lilies, baskets, crosses, glitter, Easter grass in psychedelic colors…it’s a sensory overload! Chocolate bunnies & Peeps galore decorate the shelves. Kroger is trying to catch up. My GRANDS that live here are teenagers now. Over time they refined the skill […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 9, 2019) Russ and Karen Porter, owners of the Rockwall School of Music, were awarded the Faith, Belief, Action award by the Music Academy Success during its annual conference held in Dallas this past weekend. The award was presented to Russ and Karen based on their Faith in themselves and what […]