Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – In May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court would like to acknowledge Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for their dedicated work in ensuring that our older residents have the resources and support they need to stay involved in their communities. Meals […]
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – When we think back to our very first experience in business, a lot of us probably share the same childhood memory – a Lemonade Stand. Lemonade Day, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, has taken this shared experience, and turned it into a nationwide initiative. On Saturday, […]
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – Do you enjoy a hot, nutritious meal served with love? They do, too. Do you like being a part of a community and welcomed with a smile? They do, too. Do you want to feel purposeful and needed? They do, too. Like you, our seniors and disabled of Rockwall […]
Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) – As we spend the spring and summer months tending our flower and vegetable gardens, it is always nice to devote some time to observing and supporting nature’s pollinators. What is a pollinator? A pollinator is anything that carries pollen from one flower to another to bring about fertilization. Honeybees […]
Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) – Cindy Perrin was just beginning her health care career in the mid-1970’s when she announced her goal of becoming a hospital administrator. The response from her peers was incredulous, telling the 17-year-old caregiver that administrators needed to be highly business focused. Nursing and patient care, they said, did not […]
Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) – Sweet Miss Millie is ready for adoption! She was suffering with a broken leg at our overcrowded city shelter and was scheduled to be euthanized within the hour. Rockwall Pets jumped into action to save her… immediately getting her into a wonderful surgeon who was able to repair her […]
Rockwall, TX (May 13, 2024) – Next up for our Stingerette Senior Spotlight is Ava Dalton. Ava is a three-year member of the team and the daughter of Erika and Wes Dalton. This year she is Vice President on Social Council. Ava has been a member of Kick Company, Tap Company and the Hip Hop Team. […]
Rockwall, TX (May 10, 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 from 7pm-9pm each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the series on May […]
Austin, TX (May 10, 2024) – Building strong relationships with teachers, students and parents, Wendy Prater has created a positive and collaborative student-centered learning environment at Fort Elementary in Royse City ISD. Under Prater’s leadership, Fort Elementary’s focus on relationship-building has contributed to higher student achievement, higher teacher retention and higher community engagement. Prater’s exceptional […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas recently honored local volunteers for their service to the YMCA organization and larger communities they serve. The YMCA, a volunteer-led organization driven by members, volunteers, staff, and the community, are especially appreciative of those who dedicate many thousands of hours each year towards the […]