Family fun at McLendon-Chisholm Country Fest Oct 17

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Mayor Gary Moody welcomes the residents of McLendon-Chisholm and surrounding communities to the 2015 Country Fest from 1 to 6 p.m.  Saturday, October 17,  located at 1371 W. FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. This event will be free and open to the public. “I’m excited to welcome folks from all […]

Patriot Paws graduation pairs veterans with service dogs

Patriot Paws graduation pairs veterans with service dogs

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Trainers and staff of Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS saw their hard work come to fruition Friday, Oct. 2, when the organization officially united five of its trained service dogs with a group of American veterans during a public Graduation Day ceremony. A standing room only crowd gathered as Patriot PAWS […]

Two Fulton students earn national awards for academic achievement

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 5, 2015) Fulton School of Heath students Jerilynn D. Sanders and Preston Webb received national awards Oct. 2,  in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) selected Jerilynn to become a lifetime member of the esteemed organization, which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated […]

First Responders honored during memorial dedication at Rest Haven’s Public Servants Garden

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) addressed a crowd at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall this morning, during the dedication of a new First Responders Memorial in the Public Servants Garden. Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of of Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park, opened the public […]

Winners announced at Rockwall Art League’s 2015 Fine Art Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Art League‘s 15th Annual Fine Art Show, presented Oct. 2-4 at Rockwall Rotary Hall, drew a steady crowd of artists, art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. The show was judged by nationally recognized, award winning artist Carol B. Mitchell. Cash awards were presented for Best of Show, […]

Texas Health Rockwall named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct 4, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been included on Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”  The annual list, which recognizes 100 outstanding healthcare employers, includes hospitals, medical suppliers, insurers and other healthcare related entities. “We are most honored that our staff has once again […]

Chili CookOff in Rockwall to benefit Children’s Relief International

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) Join the Miracle Mix Chili Cook Off from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 505 E. Boydstun in Rockwall. This community event raises funds for Children’s Relief International’s Tessa Grace Miracle Milk program. Your participation in the cook off means that hungry and malnourished children will be […]

Local businessmen issue challenge to ‘Pack the Pantry’ for largest food drive in Rockwall County history

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands is the main social service provider for Rockwall County residents. For more than 30 years the agency has been making a difference in the lives of Rockwall County residents by alleviating financial crisis and providing a medical home. By relocating their Assistance & Referral Program to […]

Rockwall Rotary welcomes Toastmasters speaker

Toastmasters welcomes new members at weekly Thursday meetings (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary club was pleased to have Alvin Negron-Paez from Toastmasters of Rockwall as their speaker on September 20. He was a very informative speaker and explained the purposes and direction of Toastmasters. Toastmasters is an international organization, based […]

‘Afternoon in the Park’ celebrates works of Rockwall County author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks

‘Afternoon in the Park’ celebrates works of Rockwall County author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2015) Folks were treated to some delicious pies, a presentation about the informative historical works of author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks and a book signing by Sheri’s mother Patsy Stodghill during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Sunday Afternoon in the Park event, held on the grounds of the Rockwall Historical Museum […]