Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — This summer, the community will help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot with the Shoes For Kids program. On July 31st, the First United Methodist Church Rockwall will host a massive distribution event providing shoes, backpacks, school supplies and […]

Rockwall High School Boys Gymnastics Team wins state championship

Rockwall High School Boys Gymnastics Team wins state championship

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2021) A message on Rockwall ISD website: The Rockwall High School Boys Gymnastics team put a perfect finish to an already amazing season.  They had season high team scores for both compulsory and optional days.  I am so proud of not just what they have accomplished, but more importantly, their cohesiveness and […]

Rockwall ISD art students earn medals at State VASE Contest, including Gold Seal

Rockwall ISD art students earn medals at State VASE Contest, including Gold Seal

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (May 6, 2021) Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School art students recently competed at the state VASE competition where many students won medals, including Kory Griggs who also was a Gold Seal recipient. There are more than 36,000 Art entries for VASE and only the top 150 in the state receive a […]

Rockwall County mayors host National Day of Prayer breakfast

Rockwall County mayors host National Day of Prayer breakfast

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — Rockwall County mayors invited the community to a prayer breakfast this morning in recognition of National Prayer Day. The Rockwall Honor Guard kicked off the program, followed by a special time of worship music from Zane Latta with Ridgeview Church in Rockwall. Attendees welcomed an inspirational sermon and […]

Dodie’s Cajun Diner raises big bucks for Angel Campers with 7th Annual Crawfish Fest

Dodie’s Cajun Diner raises big bucks for Angel Campers with 7th Annual Crawfish Fest

ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2021 — The community enjoyed mudbugs and music galore at the Dodie’s Cajun Diner 2021 Crawfish Fest this past weekend. Dodie’s staff served up 1,855 pounds of crawfish and raised more than $6,000 for the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Angel Camp, which provides day camp activities like swimming, archery […]

Rockwall Meals on Wheels, Area Agency on Aging offers helpful resource booklet

Rockwall Meals on Wheels, Area Agency on Aging offers helpful resource booklet

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 5, 2021) Meals on Wheels Senior Services offers a range of information and educational materials of tips and tools for family caregivers, information on agencies and organizations that provide caregiver support. Contacting MOWSS is the first step towards seeking support and maintaining a healthy balance between the caregivers own self-sufficiency and their […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Easy Chocolate Pudding for Mother’s Day

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Easy Chocolate Pudding for Mother’s Day

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2021) As Mother’s Day approaches, I always think of my mom’s favorite things. What can I get her? What can I make her? How can I show her that I have been paying attention to what she likes all these years? As children, no matter how old we are, our natural […]

Rockwall city council recognizes Older Americans Month

Rockwall city council recognizes Older Americans Month

ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2021 — Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County joined the city council during last night’s meeting in recognizing the community’s senior citizens. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt proclaimed the month of May as Older Americans Month in the city during the meeting. Highlighting this year’s theme for Older Americans […]