Scouts Honor: Building comfort for Rockwall shelter pets

Scouts Honor: Building comfort for Rockwall shelter pets

Measure twice, cut once: Sean Philips calcutates the correct length of PVC pipe needed for a cozy dog bed he’s building as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Paul Philips.  ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 14, 2024) Sean Philips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 83 sponsored by First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, has turned his passion […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab awarded Best Nursing Home in Rockwall, TX by Quality Business Awards USA

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab awarded Best Nursing Home in Rockwall, TX by Quality Business Awards USA

Rockwall, TX (November, 13, 2024) – Highland Meadows Health & Rehab was recently named Best Nursing Home based on quality scores reviewed by Quality Business Awards USA. The Highland Meadows Health & Rehab culture prioritizes quality care says Bobbi Crocker, Administrator, who just completed her first-year anniversary with the facility. “Having been in the long-term […]

Rockwall-Heath chapter of Young Men’s Service League honors veterans

Rockwall-Heath chapter of Young Men’s Service League honors veterans

Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The members of Young Men’s Service League Rockwall-Heath Chapter were honored to present military branch flags to 73 local veterans in recognition of their service to our country.  Flags were installed this past week at the homes of 28 Army, 18 Navy, 18 Air Force, and 9 Marine veterans. […]

Joy Lutheran Church in Rockwall to install new pastor this Sunday

Joy Lutheran Church in Rockwall to install new pastor this Sunday

Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – You are invited to help celebrate the installation of Rev. Martin Moore this Sunday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Joy Lutheran Church. The church is located at 302 N. Goliad in Rockwall. Pastor Martin and his wife Denise have served in congregational ministry in three states as well […]

IKEA U.S. is opening a new small format store in Rockwall

IKEA U.S. is opening a new small format store in Rockwall

Opening in December 2025, IKEA Rockwall will be the third store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, conveniently located with access to major highways connecting Dallas to Texarkana and Little Rock. Conshohocken, PA – (November 12, 2024) – Today, IKEA U.S. is excited to announce its plans for IKEA Rockwall, which is slated to open December 2025, […]

Mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit and more to those in need

Mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit and more to those in need

Rockwall, TX (November 12, 2024) – The mobile food pantry brings fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items to Rockwall this weekend! North Texas Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Dallas recently announced the addition of a second mobile food pantry for the Rockwall area beginning in November. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, the mobile […]

Rockwall ISD elementary teacher receives grant from Bimbo Bakeries

Rockwall ISD elementary teacher receives grant from Bimbo Bakeries

Rockwall, TX (November 7, 2024) – Teacher Julie Byrnes at Billie Stevenson Elementary received a $300 grant from local Bimbo Bakeries this week. The Bimbo Bakeries team, along with their mascot Osito, visited Dr. Byrnes’s classroom to present her with a check and lots of baked goods and snacks. Mrs. Byrnes said the donation will […]

Best Christmas Pageant Ever opens November 22 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Best Christmas Pageant Ever opens November 22 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Rockwall, TX (November 5, 2024) – Rockwall Community Playhouse, your hometown theater (and a qualified 501c3), located at 609 E. Rusk St. in Rockwall has an amazing show coming up for the holiday season.  Tickets may be purchased on the theater’s website, RockwallCommunityPlayhouse.org.  But they are going fast!!  So, get you tickets now! Best Christmas […]

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall County Thank a Veteran program issues first ID card

Rockwall, TX (November 4, 2024) – The “Thank A Veteran” 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 to receive discounts from participating merchants. To be eligible for the discounts, veterans must present the “Thank a Veteran” ID […]