ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (June 13, 2022) Lifelong Heath resident Clarice Smirl Isbell turned 90 on June 2. She celebrated with friends and family at the historic Smirl Chapel, which now sits on Tate Farms, one of the last family owned ranches in Rockwall County. Clarice grew up in those four walls, attending church weekly. When asked […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2022) — This summer, Rockwall area residents can help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot through the Christian based community program, Shoes For Kids. On Saturday, July 30, First United Methodist Church Rockwall – in partnership with area churches and civic organizations […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) The Daughters of the American Revolution Youth Citizenship Awards were recently presented to several deserving students who were selected by their teachers and staff. Award recipients must possess the five qualities of a Good Citizen. The five qualities are HONOR – Representing honesty, high principles and loyalty; SERVICE – Representing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) Highland Meadows Health and Rehab will present a FREE Lunch & Learn program from noon to 1 PM Thursday, June 16 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall covering myths on aging, sensory/motor changes, medication/neuropathy/low vision, fall prevention, exercise relationships, diet and hydration, and proper footwear. The event is open to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) During a recent Rockwall City Council meeting, several members of the Rockwall Fire Department were presented with Lifesaving Awards for their extraordinary actions that directly contributed to saving a life. On March 29, 2022 at 5:33 p.m., the Rockwall Fire Department responded to a reported unconscious person at 219 Blanche […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2022) Rockwall Parks and Recreation presents the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Utley Middle School. There will be a parachute jump, live music by Southern Ride from 7 to 9 p.m., and fireworks at dusk Harry Myers Park. Families […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) – The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, a part of the Rockwall County Library, will celebrate 23 years of the RFA program and honor 28 adults who have recently passed their exam to become a United States Citizen. The reception will be Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club is energizing and uniting communities in the stand for conservative values in Rockwall County. The phenomenal success of the RCRHC 2nd Annual Sanctity of Life Banquet is a direct result of the support from all communities. All communities were invited and welcomed at the RCRHC’s […]
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 1 in 3 seniors age […]
Help neighbors in need: Save local lives by donating blood ROCKWALL, TX (June 2, 2022) – Donating blood is an easy, healthy way to help fellow Texans and support the well-being of the local community. People need blood at all hours of every day. They include older adults with age-related health issues, mothers experiencing difficulties […]