(Rockwall County) Veterans are welcome to be part of the Friday, Nov. 11 dedication of the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Organizers request that currently-serving members of the United States Military who are graduates of Rockwall ISD or Royse City ISD to be in class A uniform. Interested veterans should email […]
(Rockwall County) In 1866, just one year after the Civil War, J.A. Hartman erected a windmill over a 45-foot, hand-dug well to provide water to the cotton gin which would bear his name. Among the first such contraptions to be installed in Rockwall County, the Hartman Mill’s steel tower was erected on oak pilings to […]
Come by Rockwall County Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 for a Healthy Eating Workshop in the Large Meeting Room. Nutritionalist Nathalie Sessions (Grocery Girl™) will offer a free workshop on how to choose healthy, affordable food. She will discuss basic nutrients and how to plan healthy meals for individuals and families. After […]
Prizes awarded to overall lifestyle transformation winner (Rockwall County) The Rockwall County YMCA recently welcomed new Membership and Wellness Director, Liz Jones – a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer and wellness coach with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Strategic Management. To kickoff the post-summer season, Liz and the Rockwall YMCA are hosting a Community Wellness Challenge. […]
You may have heard the saying, “world peace begins at home,” but what does that mean to you personally? To me, this means first looking within ourselves for answers. Author Leo Tolstoy wrote, many years ago, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” People tend to look furthest away […]
(Rowlett) Joseph Amyson, assistant administrator, Dallas Elections, will present information on the Voter ID law, what is required to be a Precinct Chair, and how to be actively involved as a Election Judge/Clerk, during the next Rowlett Democratic Club meeting. All who attend, and qualify, may be sworn in as Dallas County Deputy Registrars. […]
(Rockwall County) The Rockwall County Library is seeking volunteer GED tutors to help from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays. English and Social Studies are areas of particular need. Those available to help on both or either of these days should contact the GED coordinator at 972-204-7705 or gbishop@rockwallcountytexas.com. The Rockwall County Library […]