Ribbon cutting ceremony for Lakes Regional Connections

ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) Lakes Regional Community Center along with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the opening of “Connections,” a state of the art facility serving adults and children with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Local officials including Mayor David Sweet, County Commissioner Cliff Sevier, John […]

Lakeside AMBUCS to host golf tournament

Lakeside AMBUCS to host golf tournament

ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) Lakeside AMBUCS will host its first annual golf tournament Friday, October 24 at Waterview Golf Club, 9509 Waterview Parkway in Rowlett, 75089. Lakeside AMBUCS is a nonprofit service organization comprised of a diverse group of business men and women from Rockwall and surrounding areas who are dedicated to creating mobility and […]

Marigold Learning Academy welcomes students in new location Monday

ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) The Marigold Learning Academy of Rockwall will open its doors in a new location Monday. Known as the premier school for children from 2 1/2 to 8 years of age with diagnoses of Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (POD) or related Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marigold Learning Academy has moved to […]

New additions, classic traditions at Royse City’s 25th Annual FunFest

ROYSE CITY, TX (August 24, 2014) The annual Royse City FunFest is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, October 18. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the festival will include several brand new features in addition to all of its classic traditions. Royse City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julia Bryant said this will […]

Rockwall City Council seeks citizen input on Blacklands Corridor

ROCKWALL, TX (August 14, 2014) The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting a public meeting for residents to learn about the Blacklands Corridor Feasibility Study. It will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, in Lavon at Nesmith Elementary School, 801 Presidents Blvd, Lavon, TX 75166. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. The […]

Top honor awarded to Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club CEO

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 24, 2014) Misti Potter, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, recently received the highest honor bestowed upon a Boys & Girls Club Professional in the eight state region, during the BGCA Southwest Regional Leadership Conference in San Antonio. The Jim Wetherington Southwesterner Award is presented […]

First Baptist Church Rockwall offers ESL program

ROCKWALL, TX (August 22, 2014) First Baptist Church of Rockwall announces a new English as a Second Language program for adults in the Lake Ray Hubbard area. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Students classes will be on Tuesdays from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 610 S. Goliad across from the U.S. Post Office. Registration […]

It’s a jungle out there

ROCKWALL, TX (August 22, 2014) Students can be either excited about going back to school and all of its new opportunities or it can be a dread for some as they remember negative experiences from the previous year. It can be a “jungle” for some kids who have experienced bullying at school—they are beginning to […]

Rockwall treasure hunter enjoys ‘Thrill of the Chase’

Rockwall treasure hunter enjoys ‘Thrill of the Chase’

ROCKWALL, TX (August 21, 2014) Treasure hunter Tracey Tousley might not have struck gold on her latest trip to Colorado, but the retired Scout leader and Clinical Neuromuscular Myotherapist says she found something even more valuable: ADVENTURE. Since the release of the latest clue in May 2013, the Rockwall resident has been embarking on trips […]