(ROCKWALL, TX) May With summer right around the corner, the Rockwall Independent School District announces the Child Nutrition Department will once again provide sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. This year the program will operate two sites; Dobbs Elementary and Rochell Elementary. Meals are free to all children 18 years and younger. There are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Rockwall County was recently rated number six in Health Outcomes among the 232 counties throughout the state of Texas that were rated. The study was conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and results were released in early 2014. The County Health […]
ROCKWALL/WYLIE, TX (May 22, 2014) Cheer Athletics Superkatz, a competitive special needs team, will host a golf tournament Sunday, May 25 at Woodbridge Golf Club in Wylie. Funds raised from this event will help make dreams come to true for these athletes. Additional golfers are needed. Registration is at 11:45 a.m. The 4 person scramble begins […]
(May 22, 2014) “You can’t talk to me that way, young man!” As the words came out of her mouth, Jane realized she was falling into the same trap…again. But how much can one take of, “You can’t make me!” The trap? You can’t get rid of disrespect with disrespect. You have to use respect […]
UPDATE (June 9, 2014) POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. Stay tuned for details on when the event will be rescheduled. ROCKWALL, TX (May 22, 2014) Get your daily dose of iron at the Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. Help drive the cause on June 9th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Kwik Dry Clean Supercenter with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Kwik Dry Clean Supercenter is dedicated to providing quality and affordable dry cleaning and laundry services in Rockwall. They use the utmost care when cleaning and pressing garments. Customer satisfaction is […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2014) Three incumbent Rockwall city council members were sworn in by Mayor David Sweet on May 19th. Jim Pruitt (Place 2), Dennis Lewis (Place 4) and Mike Townsend (Place 6) took the oath office during a regular meeting of the council. The three men drew no opponents in the May municipal […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 13, 2014) In the aftermath of a loved one’s death, family members left on the bewildering journey of grief are often experience fatigue, emotional upheaval, and meaningful questions about life and faith. Faith & Grief Ministries offers a 6-week workshop that provides a safe venue to wrestle with the dynamics of grief and to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) Save the date and register early. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will present its 5th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Rockwall’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon in Rockwall County, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Produced by Playtri Racing, this year’s event is expected to draw 250 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The recent black belt testing at Phoenix Martial Arts in Rockwall resulted in six promotions. Congratulations to (front row, from left) Gabriel and Aaron Colmenares (1st Dan), Sabrina Smith (2nd Dan); (back row, from left) Terence Smith and Tim Layendecker (3rd Dan), Roberto (Bob) Celii (4th Dan, Master). Allen Smith […]