Rockwall, TX (December 5, 2023) – The Rockwall Rotary recently spent time making stuffed animals for Rockwall County children. Whether called a stuffy, plushie, or teddy, stuffed animals are an important part of childhood bringing warmth, comfort, and love. This event was specially arranged to make sure children would have that kind of special toy […]
Rockwall, TX (November 30, 2023) – Local Facebook group, Moms of The Shores, a mom’s group for The Shores neighborhood, holds game nights every quarter where women in the neighborhood come together to play games, have some fun and meet new neighbors.The most recent game night on Wednesday, November 29 included almost 60 women from […]
Rockwall, TX (November 27, 2023) – Rockwall Women’s League donned their best and most eye-catching hats for the annual Big Hat luncheon all for fun and service! With raffles, live music, auctions, fashion show and, of course, the show-stopping Hat Contest and Centerpiece Contest, Rockwall Women’s League capped off another momentous event. Through fund-raising events Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2023) – Rockwall Rotary’s noon meeting was especially busy with the induction of five new members on November 16. Christopher Lee, sponsored by Dan Bruce, is excited to become a member of “the best Rotary Club” . Christopher, who worked for the IRS, has always demonstrated “others before self” being actively […]
Rockwall, TX (November 17, 2023) – How do three local home bakers come together to win a Food Network competition? It is a sweet story! To appreciate the story, you have to venture back a few years. Amanda Walker of It’s a Cakewalk, a home-based bakery in Farmersville specializing in truly unique cake creations, was […]
Rowlett, TX (October 13, 2023) – The Rowlett Lions Club has been a generous supporter of local and state charities since its inception in 1966. The $15,000.00 raised in the quarter ending September 30, 2023 has been donated to organizations such as the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities, Rowlett Needy Children’s Fund, Society of […]
Rockwall, TX (October 4, 2023) – Once again The Veterans Outpost located in Greenville, Texas has received recognition for reaching out to Veterans in need. Over the last year Congressman Keith Self has promoted the efforts of David Thompson, the Veterans Outpost Board of Directors and staff and numerous volunteers by introducing them to Washington […]
Rockwall, TX (September 27, 2023) – In 2019, the Boy Scouts of America began letting girls into their flagship program, Boy Scouts, renaming the program Scouts BSA. Local Troop 1524 was founded in 2020 to give females between the ages of 11 to 17 in Rockwall County the opportunity to participate in the Scouts BSA […]
Rockwall, TX (September 27, 2023) – Rockwall Mayor Trace Johannesen and City Council recently recognized several employees with a Life-Saving Award for working together to save the life of a Farmer’s Market vendor. On July 1, Farmer John of State 28 Farm suffered a cardiac arrest, and Rockwall Parks & Recreation employee Bryan Escobar jumped […]
Rockwall, TX (September 26, 2023) – Countless cars cruise Lakeshore Drive daily, unaware of the profound history that lies just a few yards away. A deep and heartfelt history found in the home of a family deeply rooted in faith and Rockwall, led by a patriot with a witty humor and a strong sense of service. The home, a fixture in the neighborhood, […]