Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – The Rockwall County Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the annual Rockwall Kiwanis TRI-ROCK, set to take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023, 7:00am – 10:00am. With a legacy of promoting health, wellness, and community engagement, this iconic sprint triathlon promises participants a fun and challenging experience while […]
Rockwall, TX (June 14, 2023) – Over the past year, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have seen a significant increase in children entering the child welfare system. These children need a consistent, safe adult to advocate for them. For Karen Wydra, the reason for being a court appointed special advocate, or CASA, is simple: a CASA […]
Rockwall, Texas (June 9, 2023) – The students at Linda Lyon Elementary School spent part of their end of year field day making birthday baskets for Lone Star CASA, an organization that provides children in foster care with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Each basket is filled […]
Rockwall, TX (June 7, 2023) – Rockwall County Constable Dan Otto (Precinct 3) and John Benedetto (Precinct 1) recently visited with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club and talked about the variety of duties of Texas Constables. The children were given honorary sticker badges as Junior Constables for the day and received a tour of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 6, 2023) – Villa Teresa, part of the Omega Home Network and a 501 (c)(3) organization, providing end-of-life care services is planning a benefit concert to support the construction of a new Omega Home in Rockwall. The concert and reception will be held at Siren Rockwall on Sunday, June 25 from 6:30 p.m. […]
Rockwall, TX (June 5, 2023) – Dear Rockwall County Neighbor, For so many of us summer is a time of rest, relaxation, and recreation. However, for some households, it can be a season of insecurity. The looming costs of air conditioning, school supplies, and meals for a family without the help of free and reduced […]
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 1, 2023) – Registration is now open for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. The Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving Day morning. Participants can choose to run or walk the race in-person in Downtown Dallas on Thursday, November 24, or join […]
Rockwall, TX (June 1, 2023) – Lifelong conservative and successful local attorney Lorne Liechty today announced his candidacy for Rockwall County Commissioner Precinct 3, representing parts of Heath, Fate, McLendon Chisholm, Rockwall, and unincorporated areas of eastern and southern Rockwall County. “I am running to protect Rockwall’s conservative values and community,” said Liechty. “I will […]
Rockwall, TX (May 23, 2023) – The Spring 2023 Volleyball season came to an exciting conclusion this weekend with two divisions playing out their season tournaments. The talented JER Chilton YMCA teams fought hard and finished strong to determine who would be crowned top team! Competition was certainly present! With many of the teams having […]
Rockwall, TX (May 19, 2023) – Leadership Rockwall 2023, also known as the “best class”, graduated this week. A program of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Rockwall seeks to develop community leaders who will actively contribute to the success of the County long-term. Each year, approximately 20 participants from private and public sectors […]