Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Depression is an actual and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However, older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing depression. Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Studies show that loneliness […]
Rockwall, TX (March 4, 2024) – Rockwall’s FIRST Lego League robotics team, Brick Nerds, just completed their second season advancing to the regional competition for the second year in a row! The team of 5th and 7th grade students from Rockwall includes Isaac Morales, Ben Sterling, Jason Denhartog, Matthew Denhartog, and Tucker Dugdale. Led by […]
Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]
Rockwall, TX (February 28, 2024) – In partnership with The Dinosaur Company and the Dallas Paleontology Society, the Rockwall County Library will host a special event at the library on Friday, March 8. The exhibit will offer an opportunity for children and families to engage with robotics and Paleontology. The Dinosaur Company will provide tactile […]
Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, click the following link www.rockwallisd.com Special Session Meeting The Board of Trustees toured the Rockwall High School Ninth Grade Campus. Monthly Meeting Board of Trustees Recognitions The Board of Trustees recognized outstanding individuals […]
Rockwall, TX (February 20, 2024) – Rockwall Art League is excited to announce the Floral Workshop in Oil Paint on April 5th, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The workshop will be held at Harry Myers Community Center located at 807 East Washington St. in Rockwall. Debora Schubert Lytle is an accomplished oil painter with an […]
Rockwall, TX (February 16, 2024) – Rockwall County resident Carl and Hunt County Resident Barbara, a sweet older couple, were full of laughter and vibrant enthusiasm as they applied for a marriage license. Their story spoke of hope after great loss because both Carl and Barbara had been married for 63 years before their spouses […]
Rockwall, TX (February 15, 2024) – On January 19th, Terri Rust with the Rockwall County Clerk’s office placed her own safety at risk to help a stranger in obvious danger. Returning to the courthouse following lunch, Terri witnessed a woman being followed by a slow-moving vehicle. She continued to watch as the woman began to […]
Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2024) – Over 100 community members, YMCA staff, board members, and friends, recently gathered at the Dallas Athletic Club for the JER Chilton YMCA annual campaign kickoff. There to celebrate past work and future initiatives, attendees were treated to dinner as well as moving testimonials, board member presentations, and recognition of […]
Rockwall, TX (January 9, 2024) – “Na-na-na-na boo-boo. I’ll be with Jesus before you.” My mother-in-law sang that little ditty to me in our final phone conversation. She had just accepted hospice care, and, knowing I was crying, she tried to make me laugh. Marion, who I always called Mom, made me laugh for most […]