(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 3, 2015) The community is invited to come together to pray for our police officers during an informal “Meet at the Flagpole” event at 11 a.m. Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). Organized by Eric Bott of Rockwall and other concerned citizens, the gathering will take place around the flagpole at the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 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. The agency is in the process of relocating […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 2, 2015) A very special “superhero” book was auctioned off this past weekend at the Firefighters Ball, held at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Students in Wendy Rathje’s first grade class at Springer Elementary created the Project Based Learning augmented reality book titled, “The Reality of Our Superheroes” last year. Benefits […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 2, 2015) The American Dream, a docu-drama series profiling athletes who followed their dream and achieved greatness in professional sports, will premier on Fox Sports Southwest at 7:30 Wednesday, September 2. The pilot episode chronicles NFL Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys, and was written and co-directed by […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 1, 2015) Georgia Mae Hendrix often wears a white sweater over a colorful blouse. And she can wear a smile. Residents of the assisted living facility where I once-a-week lead exercise have more in common than silver hair and close ages—mostly north or south of ninety. They rarely get excited; they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 1, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the 2015-2016 year August 29 at Holy Trinity By the Lake Episcopal Church of Heath. After the August meeting, the group celebrated the special event with a luncheon and birthday cake. On October 11, DAR […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Sixth graders in April Perkins’ class at Springer Elementary discussed the definition of stereotypes and how important it is to see and accept people for who they are and what they have to offer – to really get to know the person and not make assumptions. Students watched a […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 31, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual “Rockwall Cares” Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouth Bank, the conference will open with exhibits and registration at 8:30 a.m., and will run […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) There’s plenty to do in the Rockwall / Heath area this fall! To submit your events, email . MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CASA SESSIONS Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host information sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kaufman CASA at Wells Fargo Bank, 2100 S. Washington […]
Business leaders call referendum “vital to the economic success of Rockwall County” (ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) The Board of Directors of the Rockwall Area Chamber Of Commerce has voted to endorse the upcoming Rockwall ISD bond referendum to be held on November 3rd. The bond program was developed by a 60-member volunteer committee […]