ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2024) Rockwall FFA Chapter will host a Stock the Trailer event to collect much-needed supplies for those affected by the Panhandle wildfires. Among the items needed are blankets, toiletries, bottled water, first aid kits, flashlights, water tanks, and Visa gift cards for fuel. The trailer will be parked outside the Rockwall […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 5, 2024) Late Friday evening as the wildfires continued to burn out of control across the Texas Panhandle, something began to settle deep into my heart. The level of devastation gripping the ranchers and their land was unprecedented. With fires consuming over one million acres, this fire was quickly becoming the largest […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4, 2024) – The Rockwall Independent School District is pleased to announce 2024 Teacher of the Year nominees. Twenty-three teachers, one representing each campus, were selected by their peers and colleagues for the honor. The district elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year will be selected from the group and announced in […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Robert A. Dye will present “Landscape Painting and the Search for Soulfulness” at our next member meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Robert will discuss the evolution and social function of landscape painting, historically, and up to the present. In his presentation, Robert will explain the methodology of his […]
HEATH, TX (March 4, 2024) The City of Heath invites you to its traditional Easter Saturday celebration featuring the Heart of Heath 5k and 1-Mile Family Run on March 30 at Towne Center Park. The Runner’s Warm up by Camp Gladiator begins at 8 a.m., the Family Run starts at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 4,2024) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 95th season Feb. 29th with a Leaders & Legends-themed banquet honoring local businesses. Presented by Frost Bank, the annual meeting showcased a dazzling display of sequins and sneakers, music and awards at AmeriSports, Rockwall’s new indoor multi-sport and event facility. “We are so […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Depression is an actual and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However, older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing depression. Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Studies show that loneliness […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Rockwall’s FIRST Lego League robotics team, Brick Nerds, just completed their second season advancing to the regional competition for the second year in a row! The team of 5th and 7th grade students from Rockwall includes Isaac Morales, Ben Sterling, Jason Denhartog, Matthew Denhartog, and Tucker Dugdale. Led by […]
Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]
Rockwall, TX (February 28, 2024) – In partnership with The Dinosaur Company and the Dallas Paleontology Society, the Rockwall County Library will host a special event at the library on Friday, March 8. The exhibit will offer an opportunity for children and families to engage with robotics and Paleontology. The Dinosaur Company will provide tactile […]