Learn about drip irrigation at Water Wise gardening class March 21

Drip Irrigation for Your Garden ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) Learn about drip irrigation and its many benefits by participating in an important Water Wise  class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B. As we face severe water restrictions in the months […]

Tour an inflatable colon to help Rid Rockwall of Colon Cancer

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 26, 2015)  A giant, inflatable colon – large enough to walk through – will be part of a free, interactive display presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside the JER Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. The community is welcome to come […]

Lone Star CASA welcomes new volunteers

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) Four new volunteers for Lone Star CASA were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall on February 20. Pictured from left are Steve Lane, Kay Uhlig, Judge Brett Hall, Kendall Pierce and Sherry Walker.  They will now join the Lone Star CASA volunteers serving as Guardians ad Litem and advocating for the […]

Rockwall Founders Day Festival musical lineup announced

Rockwall Founders Day Festival musical lineup announced

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Aspasians Craft Fair returns to Wilkerson-Sanders this April

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The Aspasians are excited about their Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-5pm at the Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. All proceeds Aspasians raise by selling booth space and water at the fair goes directly to scholarships for local graduating seniors. This year, the Aspasians have opened up […]

Phelps Lake ribbon cutting festivities rescheduled

UDPATE (March 18, 2015) The Phelps Lake ribbon cutting ceremony planned for this Sunday, March 22 has once again been postponed due to rain in the forecast. Stay tuned for a new date. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The community is welcome to join the ribbon cutting festivities which have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. […]

Rockwall Culinary Arts students earn first place finishes at regional competition

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) The Rockwall High School Culinary Arts program competed at the Texas ProStart Regional Invitational on February 20 and 21 . Two competitions were held simultaneously – the Restaurant Management Competition, and the Culinary Arts Competition. Rockwall ISD had representation in both competitions and earned two first place finishes in both categories. The […]

Rockwall’s Black History topic of first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]

Heart health the topic of Texas Health’s ‘Healthy Hearts Rock’ community luncheon

Heart health the topic of Texas Health’s ‘Healthy Hearts Rock’ community luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall presented area residents with seven simple steps for taking better care of your heart during its annual Healthy Hearts Rock luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 19. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomed Chief of Cardiology at Texas Health Dallas, Dr. Jorge Cheirif, MD, as the guest […]

New support group in Rockwall for families affected by ADHD

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) A new support group for families affected by ADHD will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, starting April 9, 2015, at the Rockwall County Library (Women’s League Room). The group is free of charge and open to the public. Meetings will be facilitated by […]