(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2018) Rev. Cheryl Taylor, pastor of First Presbyterian Church at 602 White Hills Dr. in Rockwall, will be standing out front by the cross on Ash Wednesday, February 14, from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. to administer ashes and pray with those who drive up. Everyone is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2018) A group of Pullen Elementary School students gathered at Brookdale Summer Ridge Assisted Living on Jan. 17 for the first of their “Books and Board Games” service project visits. Students and residents played board games and read books together. Both the seniors and the students enjoyed the time together, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the outstanding contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals to the community during its East Bound and Down Annual Awards Banquet on Jan. 23 at Southern Junction. Congratulations to the following winners of each category: Best Practices in Community Involvement: Southwest Kia […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2018) The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program at Pullen Elementary School hosted its Annual Donuts with Dads event on Friday morning, January 19. A great time was had by fathers, father figures, and their students munching away on donuts, coffee, fruit, and juice. This much-anticipated event is a highlight […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 24, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 is seeking sponsors for their class project: “Rockwall Information Resource Hubs” specifically designed to assist families in the community that find themselves in the midst of crisis or transition. The project will see the installation of nine dedicated computer resource stations in existing […]
Live music, food and drink specials, and free beads! (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) You don’t have to go to New Orleans to find the best Mardi Gras celebration. Come savor the flavor of the French Quarter with lakeside dining and lively entertainment on the beautiful shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Dodie’s Cajun […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) Mitch Jackson, a second-year piano student at Rockwall High School, will be competing at the state level of PTA Reflections for his original music composition. Sixty thousand students across the state of Texas participate and less than three percent advance to the state level. If Mitch advances beyond state, he […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 23, 2018) Mindy Lovell & Robert Steinhagen, co-chairs of the McLendon-Chisholm Veterans Memorial for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), presented a donation for the City to allocate an area on the grounds of City Hall. This noble donation is for a Veterans Memorial Monument to honor all of America’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 22, 2018) Have you heard of the weeping prophet, Jeremiah? I suppose since I heard back from so many self-described Pollyannas last week, that I should give some time to the lamentators in our lives… those that rehearse the difficulties of life, reminding us of the darker side of life. (I’m […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 19, 2018) Eleven-year-old Gage Duke of Rockwall, founder of nonprofit Just Cuz Helmets Matter, will roll out his message on bike safety on television screens across the country when he’s featured on Harry Connick Jr.’s talk show “Harry” on Jan. 22. The show will air on Monday at 2 p.m. on […]