Rockwall County 4-H to host Dog Project Class Jan. 9

Rockwall County 4-H to host Dog Project Class Jan. 9

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 5, 2018) It is not too late to get involved in 4-H for the 2017-2018 4-H year! Rockwall County 4-H is kicking off 2018 with a new Dog Project Class on Tuesday, January 9th, 6pm, at the Rockwall County Extension Office located at 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall. The 4-H Dog […]

Modern Woodmen of America gives back to community

Modern Woodmen and its members helped contribute nearly $275,000 to north-central Texas in 2016 Fraternal contributions continue to impact local communities (ROCKWALL, TX – March 20, 2017) Residents and community organizations in north-central Texas benefited from $274,250.58 in assistance from Modern Woodmen of America and its local community partnerships in 2016, according to recently released […]

Toyota of Rockwall, Toyota Motor Sales reach $100,000 in Matching Grant Donations to the Community

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016)In 2015, Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, presented $5,000 to four lucky non-profit organizations. Half of the donation is made by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. Because of this grant program over the last five years, community organizations have been […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse opens season with ‘Rumors’

ROCKWALL, TX. (September 17, 2014) On September 19th, Neil Simon’s farce Rumors will open Friday, September 19 at Rockwall Community Playhouse. The play is about a married couple, Ken and Chris Gorman, who are hosting a ten-year anniversary party for Charles Brock, the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife, Myra. Unfortunately, things are not […]

Meals on Wheels seeks community help to feed seniors

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Rockwall County Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently sent out letters to 8,000 people asking for help from the community. MOWSS is a non-profit organization that counts on its volunteers and support from companies and individuals in Rockwall County. They distribute 45,000 meals per year to seniors who may, otherwise, go […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to create community deck of playing cards

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-Sept 13, 2013) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is working to create a deck of playing cards that will feature unique historical photos and educational facts about Rockwall County on the face of each card.  This deck offers a fantastic opportunity for the community to get involved. All 56 of the card faces may […]

Rockwall to participate in National Day of Prayer May 2

(ROCKWALL-May 1, 2013) In conjunction with the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2013,  Rockwall area residents and members of surrounding communities are invited to join any or all of the three opportunities to worship our Lord Jesus Christ and pray for America. In His name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21 […]

Women in Need seeks community help for mom, children

(ROCKWALL-December 20, 2012) Women in Need, a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County that assists in the fight against domestic violence, is seeking support from the community to help a mother and her three children during an extremely difficult time. The recently divorced mother lost her home and is moving into a two bedroom apartment. She […]

Lake Pointe hosts Open House Monday to introduce daVinci Surgical System

Community welcome to meet the newest member of the surgical team during an Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Nov. 12 at Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett (Rowlett – November 11, 2012) The Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, is pleased to introduce the da Vinci® SiTM Surgical System to its operating […]

Piecing together memories: Completed quilt brings tears of joy to elderly woman

Piecing together memories: Completed quilt brings tears of joy to elderly woman

Friends help 90-year-old complete quilting project she started with her sister 16 years ago (Rockwall/Rowlett) June 5, 2012 – Argaree Laham began her very first quilting project when she was just 13 years old. “It was called an Oddfellows quilt because none of the fabric pieces were the same. Back then, everyone sewed their own clothes, […]