A special Juneteenth for New Hope Baptist Church & more from the Rockwall County Historical Foundation

A special Juneteenth for New Hope Baptist Church & more from the Rockwall County Historical Foundation

Rockwall, TX-June 17, 2024 – An official Texas Historical Marker for New Hope Baptist Church, in Royse City, will be installed on Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. The church’s membership has primarily been composed of African Americans, which gives the approval of the historical marker on this Juneteenth special significance. New Hope acquired its […]

Soulful Soundz to perform at Concerts by the Lake Thursday, June 20

Soulful Soundz to perform at Concerts by the Lake Thursday, June 20

Rockwall, TX (June 17, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in […]

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall names 2024 Father of the Year

Rockwall, TX (June 16, 2024) – Each year mid-June, fathers everywhere are showered with love and appreciation for the tremendous roles they commit to their families and young people to whom they are father-figures. What many may not know is that Father’s Day got its original start at the Spokane, Washington YMCA in 1910. Today, […]

Texas Health Rockwall to expand its surgical robotic program with da Vinci 5

Texas Health Rockwall to expand its surgical robotic program with da Vinci 5

Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2024) – Texas Health is expanding its surgical robotic fleet to enhance surgeon precision with the goal of improving patient outcomes across the system. By the end of June, Texas Health plans to have da Vinci 5 robotic systems at 12 hospitals. “This expansion of robotic support for our care teams […]

North Texas Municipal Water District hosts Career Fair

North Texas Municipal Water District hosts Career Fair

Wylie, TX (June 14, 2024) – North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is hosting a career fair on June 28 for a variety of positions critical to our region’s health and well-being, and economic growth. The District offers competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for education and training. From planning and designing of vital water, […]

Rockwall pursues Tourism Friendly Community designation

Rockwall pursues Tourism Friendly Community designation

Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2024) – Visit Rockwall is excited to announce its pursuit of the Tourism Friendly Community designation, a new initiative designed to foster tourism as a vital economic development strategy across Texas. The Rockwall City Council will formally recognize this commitment with a proclamation at the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday […]

Unity in the Community: Churches join together in service and fellowship

Unity in the Community: Churches join together in service and fellowship

Rowlett, TX (June 13, 2024) – Two church neighbors are building unity in their community with their shared desire to serve. What began as a simple invitation of friendship has now blossomed into a powerful force for good. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Zion Baptist Church collaborate with monthly food distributions, […]

Summer blood drives scheduled in Rockwall and Forney

Summer blood drives scheduled in Rockwall and Forney

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2024) – Many patients need lifesaving blood transfusions this summer. By giving blood, Carter BloodCare donors help people hurt in serious car wrecks, children fighting diseases like cancer and anemia, mothers going through difficult deliveries, and older adults with age-related health issues, among many others. As a donor thank-you gift this […]

Mobile Food Pantry arrives in Rockwall Tuesday, June 18

Mobile Food Pantry arrives in Rockwall Tuesday, June 18

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2024) – The mobile food pantry returns to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 18. The pantry is open from 9:00am-11:00am and will be located on the church property at 1305 Damascus Road in Rockwall. Each month, the North Texas Food Bank mobile pantry in partnership with […]

Rockwall celebrates beloved Farmers Market co-founder, Claudette Hatfield

Rockwall celebrates beloved Farmers Market co-founder, Claudette Hatfield

Rockwall, TX (June 13, 2024) – Opening Rockwall Farmers Market on the sunny morning of June 8, current and former Rockwall city and county officials, volunteers, vendors, family members, and countless others gathered to celebrate community volunteer, long-time Rockwall community leader and co-founder of the Rockwall Farmers Market, Claudette Hatfield. In addition to being the […]

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