The Rockwall Family YMCA’s Angel Camp is a day camp for children with intellectual disabilities – the only camp of its kind in Rockwall. The camp includes typical day camp activities, plus weekly field trips specially designed for kids age 6 to 14 with special needs. Chase Wood was born with Down Syndrome and he […]
Meet Rockwall’s resident beauty queen. Ariana is a stunning kitty. She’s no prima donna, though. She’s incredibly gentle and affectionate. She tested positive for feline leukemia, which means she needs to be an indoor-only kitty. Plus, she needs to be an only kitty unless you have other cats with the same disease. Once you discover […]
Sons of the American Revolution recognize Rockwall hero (Rockwall) April 16, 2012 – Deputy Keven Rowan of the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department was named a Rockwall Hero by the Sons of the American Revolution last week. Deputy Rowan has received local, area, and national recognition for saving the lives of two young women who were […]
(Rockwall ISD) Rockwall Quest Academy Choice High School students gathered and donated household items, clothes and food for Rockwall county families. The project was a partnership with the Meadows Foundation, a private philanthropic institution that benefits the people of Texas. The Rockwall CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) helped identify families in need. Thanks to Adi […]
(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – In a proclamation read by Judge Jerry Hogan, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court designated April 8-14 as National Library Week in Rockwall County. Kathleen Broze, president of Friends of the Library, and 2011 Hartman Award recipient Carolyn Duckworth presented Judge Hogan a facsimile check for $255,679.20 representing the value of volunteer […]
(Rockwall) The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, April 18 in the Helping Hands conference room. Please pick up a brown bag lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. They will be discussing the National Day of Prayer (May 3). All ministers are invited. For more information, call 972-771-5526. Submitted by the Rockwall […]
(Heath) April 11, 2012 – Glorious spring weather was just one of the draws that attracted 390 registrants to the Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk presented on April 7 by the City of Heath Special Events Board. Taking first place in the run was Justin Tokuz with an 18:29 time. Hunter Beauchamp was second with […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Victoria’s Exclusive Design, located at 807 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 10, 2012. The showroom features transitional styles and is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday; additional times by appointment. To learn more, call 972-722-9377 or […]
Mayor declares April 21 “Rockwall High Band Day” On April 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band will join Rockwall Ford for a fundraiser at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The Drive One 4 UR School is a fundraiser to offset band costs such as marching equipment, clinicians, master […]
All motorcyles, antiques, classic and custom cars are welcome in the third annual Rockwall Fun Run Rally benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Rockwall County. The Fun Run Rally will be Saturday, April 21. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at River Club in Forney. The first group out will be at 11 […]