Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for July 31

Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for July 31

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast festivities include a keynote presentation by Coach Rodney Webb, Head Football Coach and Campus Athletics Coordinator at Rockwall-Heath High School, prize drawings, and messages from civic and community leaders. An open […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 graduate leaving a transformative milestone project

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 graduate leaving a transformative milestone project

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – On May 15, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, membership, and local dignitaries shared a celebratory luncheon in honor of the 2024 Leadership Rockwall class graduation. Each year, the Leadership Rockwall class spends nine months exploring the larger Rockwall area, building relationships, and learning about the inner working of the […]

The Rose Table: A Bridgerton Garden Party calls for the perfect punch

The Rose Table: A Bridgerton Garden Party calls for the perfect punch

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – Dearest readers, The Rose Table is back with the ultimate Bridgerton garden party to celebrate season three of the popular Netflix show. The menu is full of Regency Era recipes, including tea sandwiches, the prettiest Garden Party Salad with edible flowers, Spiced Honey Cream Cheese served with crackers, a […]

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Haley Havens

Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Haley Havens

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Haley Havens. Haley currently serves as Stingerette President on Social Council and is a three-year member of the team. She is the daughter of Diane and Hank Havens. Haley was named Miss Drill Team for the 2023-2024 year, as well as a Stingerette of […]

More than books: Rockwall library offers greater ‘Possibilities’ for young adults with special needs

More than books: Rockwall library offers greater ‘Possibilities’ for young adults with special needs

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library offers programming and community events that support education and learning for children, adults, and senior citizens. While much of their programming may be well known, the latest programs for special needs adults are newly offered. In partnership with Rockwall ISD and My Possibilities, a non-profit […]

May is Older Americans Month in Rockwall County

May is Older Americans Month in Rockwall County

Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – In May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court would like to acknowledge Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for their dedicated work in ensuring that our older residents have the resources and support they need to stay involved in their communities. Meals […]

Setting Rockwall’s Youth up for success with Lemonade Day Initiative

Setting Rockwall’s Youth up for success with Lemonade Day Initiative

Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – When we think back to our very first experience in business, a lot of us probably share the same childhood memory – a Lemonade Stand. Lemonade Day, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, has taken this shared experience, and turned it into a nationwide initiative. On Saturday, […]

Rockwall County earns Distinguished Service Award

Rockwall County earns Distinguished Service Award

(From left: Commissioners Dana Macalik and John Stacy, Former Board Member Lorne Liechty, Judge Frank New, Director of Parks and Recreation Travis Sales and Commissioner Cliff Sevier) ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2024) – The Texas Historical Commission is proud to announce that Rockwall County is one of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipients. This award […]

Help bring back hot meals to Rockwall County seniors

Help bring back hot meals to Rockwall County seniors

Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – Do you enjoy a hot, nutritious meal served with love? They do, too. Do you like being a part of a community and welcomed with a smile? They do, too. Do you want to feel purposeful and needed? They do, too. Like you, our seniors and disabled of Rockwall […]

Here We Grow: The Power of Pollinators

Here We Grow: The Power of Pollinators

Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) – As we spend the spring and summer months tending our flower and vegetable gardens, it is always nice to devote some time to observing and supporting nature’s pollinators. What is a pollinator? A pollinator is anything that carries pollen from one flower to another to bring about fertilization. Honeybees […]