Rockwall resident’s first book provides opportunity for hope, healing and awareness

Rockwall resident’s first book provides opportunity for hope, healing and awareness

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2018) A Rockwall resident’s newly published book, “Beautifully and Wonderfully Made,” is not only aimed at raising awareness about child abuse – but half of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Lou Crouch describes herself as an advocate more than […]

Chamber hosts Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast

Chamber hosts Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce joined Rockwall ISD for the annual New Teacher and Employee Welcome Breakfast at Rockwall-Heath High School on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The 137 incoming teachers and employees to the school district enjoyed a nutritious meal and heard some stimulating speeches from special guests during […]

Providence Academy brings best of home school and classical Christian education to area kids

Providence Academy brings best of home school and classical Christian education to area kids

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 6, 2018) A unique University Model school offering kids a high quality, college-preparatory education recently made its home right here in Rockwall County. Formerly located in Rowlett, Providence Academy will bring its exceptional teaching model combining home schooling and traditional Christian education to area children in its new location at the […]

Area educators hear message of inspiration at Rockwall YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast

Area educators hear message of inspiration at Rockwall YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2018) Rockwall ISD teachers and fellow educators across the area were treated to a free Teacher Prayer Breakfast at J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall on Friday, Aug. 3. The teachers enjoyed a hearty breakfast as they were blessed with a prayer from Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal, a soulful […]

Welcome to the GoodLife

Welcome to the GoodLife

(HEATH, TX — August 6, 2018) Each year, the population of aging citizens in Rockwall County continues to grow. Fortunately, so do the options for senior living. From visiting caregivers to assisted living facilities and nursing homes, our community offers a variety of choices for quality, elder care. Finding the right solution for you or […]

Celebrating the Roots of the Rockwall Farmers Market

Celebrating the Roots of the Rockwall Farmers Market

City of Rockwall honors Farmers Market co-founder with downtown plaque (ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2018) Family and friends of the late Barbara Coleson (1937-2017), co-founder of the Rockwall Farmers Market, gathered in downtown Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza to witness the unveiling of a plaque made in her honor on July 14. The plaque, which […]

Heath Happenings: Student journalist notes exciting changes on the horizon

Heath Happenings: Student journalist notes exciting changes on the horizon

(HEATH, TX – August 2, 2018) Since coming home during my semester breaks over the past two years as a student attending the University of Arkansas, I’ve noticed exciting changes in Heath. The first and most obvious change when I arrived home this summer was the road construction. The very important widening of FM 740 […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary honors past president, Rotarian of the Year, and inducts new officers

Rockwall Noon Rotary honors past president, Rotarian of the Year, and inducts new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2018) Local area criminal defense attorney Tim Hartley began his year of service as the 2017-2018 president of Rockwall Noon Rotary Club with one particular goal in mind: to get the elite service group even more involved in the community. Under Hartley’s leadership, the club’s Rotarians did just that, becoming actively […]

Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County nears sell-out of Havana Nights Gala

Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County nears sell-out of Havana Nights Gala

First Annual Gala Presented by Interstate Wire Co.  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 1, 2018) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is excited to host the 1st Annual Havana Nights Gala, presented by Interstate Wire Co.  Festivities get underway at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the White House on the Hill (corner of […]

Rockwall High’s Coach Webb named President of Texas High School Coaches Association

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 26, 2018) Rockwall High School head football coach Rodney Webb was named the new president of the Texas High School Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon. This will be Coach Webb’s sixth season as the head man of the Rockwall Yellowjackets. He has reached the playoffs all previous five seasons. Webb’s overall […]