Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Summer parties are fun, and JER Chilton YMCA Angel Camp Summer Party is no different, however it is bittersweet as staff say farewell to campers and their families for another year. The memories though are extra sweet, and the friendships are rich! The Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp is designed […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Students of the Rockwall Adult Literacy Center’s English as a Second Language (ESL) class held a special presentation on August 24, 2023 to honor Carol Cease, Director of the Literacy Center. Mrs. Cease does an extraordinary job working with the teachers and students and is known to be hardworking, […]
Rockwall, TX (August 25, 2023) – Rockwall County Master Gardeners are hosting a class “All About Trees” Saturday, September 30 from 8:30-11:00 am. The class will be held at the Harry Myers Community Center and Park located at 815 East Washington Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This class will cover the following topics: Recommended trees for […]
Rockwall, TX (August 24, 2023) – Hospice Care can paint a picture that is different for many. Is it confirmation of the end? Is it too soon? Is it a relief? Am I ready? Am I prepared? Do I really understand what Hospice means? Do my loved ones understand? Who can I talk to? A […]
FATE, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) – City officials were alerted this afternoon that there was a positive test for West Nile within the city limits of Fate, Texas. The identification came as part of our routine weekly testing. The mosquito came out of a reservoir southwest of the Williamsburg neighborhood (see map below). Fate staff conducts […]
Rockwall, TX (August 22, 2023) – Concerts have evolved to larger-than-life experiences, perhaps more so since the pandemic ceased life as we once knew. Now, post-pandemic attendees are embracing a live big or go home attitude. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is making a statement like none other. Dressing the part makes the statement. But […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – Hello, my name is Bobby! I get along well with other dogs in my foster home. I am a bit shy at first, but I come around quickly. I enjoy playing and like being indoors sleeping on a dog bed (or your bed if you let me), or a […]
Rockwall, TX (August 21, 2023) – The BSA offers more than just camping out and s’mores. During July 6 to July 12, 2023, Sea Scout Ship 1000, the Pathfinder and Ship 46, the Constantin went on a BSA Sea Base High Adventure to St. Thomas USVI. Adult leaders Cathy Knoff, Scott Beadle, and Jason Buffington […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – The First United Methodist Church of Rockwall will be hosting the annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the church located at 1200 Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall 75087. Admission is $1.00 or one can of food for Helping Hands food pantry. ‘Tis […]
Rockwall, TX (August 18, 2023) – We recently returned from a sojourn to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the U.P. Specifically, to the Keweenaw Peninsula, also known as the Copper Country, because of its history of the first copper boon in the United States. Way up at the far tip of the world (feels like […]