Shoes for Kids: Church, community give kids jump start to school year

Shoes for Kids: Church, community give kids jump start to school year

Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – In 2013, Ron Dick volunteered at First United Methodist Church Rockwall’s annual back-to-school event, Shoes for Kids, and walked away from that experience moved by the smiles on the faces of the children. “Seeing those smiles made all the difference” says Ron. “My wife, Linda, and I were so […]

Here We Grow: Fall is the Time for Trees

Here We Grow: Fall is the Time for Trees

“I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast” ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) The beautiful opening stanzas of Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees.” God bless my high school English  literature teacher, Mrs. Cohen. She had such high […]

Rockwall County’s new ‘Thank a Veteran’ program seeks local merchants

Rockwall County’s new ‘Thank a Veteran’ program seeks local merchants

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 1, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran Program,” approved by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court on June 25, 2024, is overseen by County Clerk Jennifer Fogg. The program aims to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the armed forces. It is open to all military branches and allows service members […]

Caring for Rockwall County’s aging population

Caring for Rockwall County’s aging population

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 31, 2024) – When older Rockwall County residents need help at home, they may consult with their doctors, seek advice from friends or family, or go it alone.  Karen Kiser of Fate, appointed by County Judge Frank New, represents Rockwall County on the Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas […]

Rockwall County Detention Center transforms inmate care with Advanced OverWatch™ Biometric Solution

Rockwall County Detention Center transforms inmate care with Advanced OverWatch™ Biometric Solution

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 26, 2024) – The Rockwall County Detention Center is leaping forward in inmate wellness by introducing OverWatch™, an advanced biometric monitoring solution developed and implemented by 4Sight Labs, a provider of technology solutions for correctional facilities. This addition to the Sheriff’s Office underscores the center’s commitment to improving its inmates’ safety, […]

National Charity League and Lone Star CASA: Strengthening communities and fostering bonds

National Charity League and Lone Star CASA: Strengthening communities and fostering bonds

Lone Star CASA staff Mariela Lomeli and Elizabeth Mosman, and NCL Lone Star Chapter member Breelyn King (2026) Rockwall, Texas (July 23, 2024) – In recent years, the NCL (National Charity League) Lone Star Chapter, dedicated to promoting community service and fostering mother-daughter relationships, has actively contributed to Lone Star CASA’s mission through volunteerism and […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Cities of Rockwall County must get more involved in traffic problems

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Cities of Rockwall County must get more involved in traffic problems

Rockwall County (July 22, 2024) – Explosive growth is hitting all through Rockwall County. Witness what is currently happening just in the area of traffic. If you decide to go into Dallas, or over to Rowlett, you had best be prepared for either a 5 minute or a 45-minute trip just to get across “The […]

Aggies invited to Howdy Social on July 28

Aggies invited to Howdy Social on July 28

Rockwall, TX (July 22, 2024) – Rockwall County Aggie Moms Club is getting ready to welcome all our new Aggies and their families at our annual HOWDY Social. Join us on Sunday, July 28 from 3:30-5:00p at the Parrish House for some Aggie fun. You’ll have an opportunity to talk to current and former Aggies, […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum offers free kids program

Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum offers free kids program

Rockwall, TX (July 17, 2024) – A new program for elementary aged kids will begin August 1 at 9:30 a.m. at the Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum. Aunt Myrta’s Little Friends of the Museum is an hour-long program consisting of a story and activity. The August program will center around cotton! There will be time […]

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