(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 20, 2019) During the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon last week, Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal provided some highlights for the district from 2019. Here’s a look at what’s been happening around the district this past year, and where its headed in 2020 and beyond. Pathways to Success The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 20, 2019) For years, Rockwall nurse Fatima Lampkin has provided the utmost kindness, compassion and care to more than 20,000 patients of family practitioner Dr. David Lensch. After a terrible car accident last month left Fatima paralyzed from the waist down, many in the community have rallied behind her, providing her […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2019) Growing up, I remember my mom making holiday treat boxes for all of our friends and family. Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas she would spend days working on them. All surfaces of our kitchen would be covered in little red and green plastic boxes, colored tissue paper, chocolate covered […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2019) This week, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosted Veterans Week inviting the community to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans. The Y kicked off the week with a flag folding ceremony on Veterans Day, put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher […]
AND….stick around afterward for Pilates instruction in the park! (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 15 2019) Juggling holiday plans, shopping, work, family, parties and more can take its toll – but making informed, healthy life choices can keep you in balance so you can enjoy the season. Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, in partnership with the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 13, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary is very thankful to its partners and sponsors for their annual Coats for Kids effort. Each year they provide new winter coats for kids in Rockwall County who otherwise would not be able to have a new coat. In previous years, all the children were referred […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 12, 2019) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall saw 1,200+ kids participate in its fall youth soccer, flag football and volleyball programs this season. A total of 862 players signed up for youth soccer, 227 for flag football, and 204 for volleyball. The Rockwall Y’s flag football program saw the biggest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 11, 2019) The newly-installed engraved bricks for the McLendon-Chisholm Veterans Memorial were unveiled today during a ceremony at City Hall (1371 FM 550). Engraved on the bricks are the names of veterans from all around Rockwall County, including several veterans who are buried in the McLendon-Chisholm Cemetery. On behalf of the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 11, 2019) On Veterans Day morning, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed city officials, veterans and community members to a flag-folding ceremony in recognition of those who serve and have served in our nation’s military. Put on in partnership with the Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 in Rockwall, the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 9, 2019) Last week my veteran’s recollection was a gut-wrenching loss of a friend who died at the Stuart Airshow while flying his OV-1 Mohawk. Now it seems most appropriate to close the loop with the “Good News” story of Mohawk tail number “926” because hers is wonderful story woven into the […]