ROCKWALL COUNTY (January 14, 2014) After learning that 24 million Christians of voting age are not registered to vote, several concerned citizens of Rockwall decided to do something about it. Michelle Smith, Texas State Director of Concerned Women of America, Mike Kennedy with Gideon’s International and Tina Millican, a local tea party activist, decided to […]
ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County will host its annual Angels Among Us Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Friday, December 6 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, 2055 Summer Lee Drive at The Harbor. Enjoy breakfast, entertainment, a silent auction and the announcement of the 2013 Youth of the Year […]
ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Rockwall County Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently sent out letters to 8,000 people asking for help from the community. MOWSS is a non-profit organization that counts on its volunteers and support from companies and individuals in Rockwall County. They distribute 45,000 meals per year to seniors who may, otherwise, go […]
ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) The Honorable Judge Nancy Beaty, Rockwall County was recently inducted as a “Distinguished Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated education requirements. Judge Beaty was one of only […]
(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) The Rockwall City Council recently approved a contract with Rockwall County Committee on Aging to help fund the Meals on Wheels program and other senior services, including nutritional programs for the elderly and disabled in the city. MayorDavid Sweet said Meals on Wheels is a vital service to the community. […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) The Rockwall County Special Olympic Swim Team recently competed at the State Special Olympic swim meet held in College Station. These athletes advanced to the State meet after qualifying at the Area meet in Frisco this summer. They brought home 7 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze medals; and two […]
(ROCKWALL – September 27, 2013) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults, will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 13 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and Adult Literacy. […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 23, 2013) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends, a social club for the women of Rockwall County, met on September 12 with 108 women in attendance. The program “Getting to Know You,” allowed members and guests at each table an interesting and fun format with which to get to know each other. Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 18, 2013) Rockwall County Justices of the Peace Judge Nancy Beaty Pct. 2 and Judge Liana Whitten Pct. 4 attended a Mass Fatality Incident Response Course, held at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences Building, Office of the Dallas County Chief Medical Examiner September 10-12. This 3-day course prepares local and State […]
(Rockwall) August 29, 2013 – Rockwall County has earned the prestigious designation of second in the nation for job growth from 2010-2012, with a growth rate of 13%. CNN Money magazine published its annual “Where the Jobs Are” list earlier this month and Rockwall County was ranked number two, behind Columbia County, Georgia. In August, […]