ROCKWALL, TX (March 5, 2024) Late Friday evening as the wildfires continued to burn out of control across the Texas Panhandle, something began to settle deep into my heart. The level of devastation gripping the ranchers and their land was unprecedented. With fires consuming over one million acres, this fire was quickly becoming the largest […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2024) – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-three teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Robert A. Dye will present “Landscape Painting and the Search for Soulfulness” at our next member meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Robert will discuss the evolution and social function of landscape painting, historically, and up to the present. In his presentation, Robert will explain the methodology of his […]
HEATH, TX (March 4, 2024) The City of Heath invites you to its traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run on March 30 at Towne Center Park. The Runner’s Warm up by Camp Gladiator begins at 8 a.m., the Family Run starts at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4,2024) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 95th season Feb. 29th with a Leaders & Legends-themed banquet honoring local businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, music and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s new indoor multi-sport and event facility. “We are so […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Depression is an actual and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However, older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing depression. Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Studies show that loneliness […]
Kemp, Texas (March 1, 2024) – Award-winning, bestselling author Allen Taylor will sign books at Kroger located at 1950 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall from Wednesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 16. Taylor is the author of several nonfiction books and editor and publisher of the popular Biblical Legends Anthology Series. Taylor’s bestselling title is […]
Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]
Dallas, Texas (February 29, 2024) –The Alamo Letter Society is honored to announce Mr. Lorne Liechty has received the Captain Albert Martin Alamo Award for his leadership to his County and the State of Texas, by serving as the Rockwall County Chairman of our statewide organization, the Alamo Letter Society. They are only the second […]
Rockwall, TX (February 28, 2024) – In partnership with The Dinosaur Company and the Dallas Paleontology Society, the Rockwall County Library will host a special event at the library on Friday, March 8. The exhibit will offer an opportunity for children and families to engage with robotics and Paleontology. The Dinosaur Company will provide tactile […]