Matt Tamez, Mary Walker, C.J. Brock and Ignacio Vela Rockwall, TX (December 3, 2024) – The Men’s Golf Association (MGA) of Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club hit a hole-in-one for our community during their annual War on the Shore tournament by raising over $14,000 to support Grace Clinic. This generous donation will help fund essential medical […]
Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]
Heath, TX (November 8, 2024) – A legacy of student-led service! For the 14th consecutive year, the Rockwall-Heath High School Student Council beat Rockwall High School in the annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive! Every Fall, the winner of the food drive is announced before the I-30 Classic Football Game kickoff. This drive benefits Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (September 17, 2024) – Rush Creek Yacht Club is pleased to release the following Rockwall County youth sailing regatta reports. Thank you for taking the time to read about our incredible youth sailors! We wish them luck as they enter the fall season and try to secure their spot on national teams. The […]
Photo of Oasis indoor pickleball courts by Sophie Wall. Editor’s Note: The following is a submitted article written by Frisco High School student Sophie Wall as part of an Independent Study and Mentorship program. With the guidance of mentor Erin Hunter of WFAA, Sophie interviewed Pickleball Director Gene Click with Oasis Pickleball Club located at […]
Dallas, TX (July 31, 2024) – YMCAs throughout the state of Texas recently took to the pool for the annual Lone Star 2024 swim meet. Held July 18-21 in Lewisville, the Lone Star State contest hosted seventeen teams from across the state in a vigorous competition. With swimmers ranging in age broken down by division, […]
Heath, TX (July 22, 2024) – The City of Heath will be on the world stage when Rush Creek Yacht Club hosts the 2024 International Sunfish Class Association World Championship on Lake Ray Hubbard October 12-19. “Notable sailors from around the globe will compete on the waters of Lake Ray Hubbard during this premier sailing […]
Rockwall, TX (July 1, 2024) – Trained at Rockwall Aquatics Center of Excellence, David Johnston comes into this year’s trials as reigning 2023 champion in 400m freestyle. David Johnston of Dallas was a determined swimmer at a very young age. Tom Applegate, then swim coach at the Plano YMCA and recent transplant to North Texas, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2024) Dallas Race Week, the premier sailing event on Lake Ray Hubbard, will be held June 17 through June 21, coinciding with Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice. The races, which begin at 7:00 p.m. each evening, can be viewed from the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, south of I-30. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall Kiwanis Club will host its annual Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 North Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This year’s triathlon promises to unite community and challenge with a 150-yard pool swim, a 10-mile bike […]