Rockwall School of Music celebrates 20th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 23, 2016) Twenty years ago when the Rockwall School of Music began, it started with a vision of offering a variety of private and small group music lessons to the community. Through the years, under the leadership of owners Russ and Karen Porter, the school has grown to providing almost 400 […]

Chime Choir strikes a chord for kids with special needs

Chime Choir strikes a chord for kids with special needs

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 17, 2016) Local board-certified music therapist Jenny Attardi knows the valuable impact music can have on the lives of special needs youth. However, she’s also aware that opportunities for those with special needs to play and learn the music they love within a social environment come few and far between. This […]

Helping Hands celebrates 40 years providing for underserved families in Rockwall

Helping Hands celebrates 40 years providing for underserved families in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 20, 2016) Helping Hands of Rockwall County celebrated a remarkable milestone of serving the needs of the community on Thursday, May 20, with a 40th Anniversary “Ruby Red” Dinner Party at Culpepper Steakhouse (309 I-30 Frontage Rd). Supporters of Helping Hands were invited to enjoy food stations, live entertainment, a silent […]

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary April 16

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary April 16

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 4, 2016) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery (301 N. San Jacinto) invites all to come celebrate its one-year anniversary in conjunction with the Celebrate Rockwall festivities on Saturday, April 16. The gallery will hold a reception from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. spotlighting the Small Works exhibit, the art of Stacie Latreille, […]

Art Show & Anniversary Celebration at Rock Ridge

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at 720 Ralph Hall Parkway, will host an Art Show/ 2nd Anniversary Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 14.  Community members, along with the Mayor, City Council members, judges and city staff will enjoy […]

Special delivery for Rockwall couple celebrating 72 years of marriage

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2015) Local residents Charles and Oleta Peace received a pleasant surprise delivery from Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in honor of the couple’s 72nd wedding anniversary. MOWSS Executive Director Margie VerHagen, weekly volunteer Tamara Dirske, Case Manager Maureen Cook, and Board member Rockwall […]

Rockwall Boy Scout Troop 83 to celebrate 40th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]

Boy Scout Troop 83 to celebrate 40th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]

Rockwall Urgent Care celebrates five years of treating patients, serving community

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 31, 2015) April 2015 marks Rockwall Urgent Care’s 5th anniversary. Since the clinic opened in 2010, the staff has treated tens of thousands of satisfied patients and offered caring follow-up—all while being active in the communities of Rockwall, Heath, Royse City and Fate. Highlights of the past five years: April 2010 ~ […]

Rockwall-based nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping formerly incarcerated men

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet recently celebrated ten years of positively impacting the lives of formerly incarcerated men, during its annual Mardi Gras Volunteer Appreciation Get-together. The event honored the hardworking volunteers of the faith-based 501(c)3 organization who dedicate their time each year helping to provide clothing for formerly incarcerated […]