Rush Creek Yacht Club presents 2022 Chilton Award, announces 2023 Junior Flag Officers

Rush Creek Yacht Club presents 2022 Chilton Award, announces 2023 Junior Flag Officers

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2023) Rush Creek Yacht Club recently announced its 2023 Junior Flag Officers, and recognized the recipient of the prestigious Chilton Award and the Leadership Award. The junior flag officers duties are to encourage junior involvement in sailing, racing and general social activities, and assist in club functions. The 2023 Junior Flag […]

Area student selected as Texas All-State Musician

Area student selected as Texas All-State Musician

ROYSE CITY, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) Ally Romney, a member of the Royse City High School Chorale will perform with the Texas All-State Mixed Choir in San Antonio, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Henry B. González Convention Center as part of the 2023 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention. Ally was chosen for this prestigious […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes new trustees to the board

Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes new trustees to the board

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 23, 2023) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation added new history-loving folks from Rockwall County to their Board of Trustees at their annual meeting on January 15. New trustees include Wayne Baxter, Mitchell Brown, James Canup, and Patty Griffin. Evan Tate is the 2023 Board President, with Johnny Myers as President-Elect; Jessica Burgess, […]

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Main Street Advisory Board has presented longtime Downtown Rockwall business owner and volunteer, Tammy Sharp, with a rare Main Street Legacy Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes those who contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Downtown Rockwall. In his presentation at the City Council meeting on […]

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

Rockwall ISD celebrates return of Health Sciences Instructor following sixth month deployment

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 19, 2023) Students and staff at the Gene Burton College and Career Academy and members of the Heath Band celebrated the return of a beloved teacher following a six-month deployment to Kuwait with the Air Force Reserves. Master Sergeant Tonja Coykendall, also known as Mrs. Coykendall to Rockwall ISD, returned to a […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab earns exemplary state survey results

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan, 19, 2023) From polices on infection control, hygiene and cleanliness to record-keeping, compliance and care plan reviews, Highland Meadows Health and Rehab, Rockwall’s premier skilled nursing and long term care facility, is excited to announce they have once again achieved the exemplary status of ‘no deficiencies’ following their annual state survey. All […]

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In a galaxy not so far away…Yoda made her debut

In-Sync Exotics welcomes Yoda the Cheetah Wylie, TX, January 17, 2023 – In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is excited to announce the arrival of Yoda, the Cheetah. Yoda, is retired from the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program. SSP is a cooperative animal management program started in 1981 by the Association of Zoos and […]

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

Rockwall Interact Club hosts Labyrinth Walk to fund Malawian girl’s education

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 15, 2023) The Rockwall High School Interact Club recently hosted their second annual Labyrinth Walk to raise funds for a Malawian girl’s education. The event, which was open to the public, took place on Jan. 7 at Holy Trinity by The Lake Episcopal Church in Heath. The Interact club partnered with Orant […]

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

Patriot PAWS hosts Winter 2023 Veteran/Service Dog Graduation, Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs will celebrate the Graduation of three new Service Dog Teams on Friday, January 20th at 1:00PM located at their Rockwall Campus, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032. On Monday, January 9, 2023, two Veterans and one civilian began the two-week Graduation Process of receiving a […]

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

At 97, this Rockwall pickleball player is kind of a big dill

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 9, 2023) ~ When it comes to adding life to your years, John Figliulo could be considered an expert. Born January 10, 1926, John celebrated his 97th birthday this past weekend with his wife of nearly eight years, Evelyn, his nine children and over 80 family, friends, and neighbors. Spend a little […]