Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart. (Elizabeth Andrew) (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Volunteers at Rockwall County Helping Hands showed that they absolutely do have heart by donating over 23,440 service hours in 2014 alone. This outstanding combined volunteer time totaled $301,742 in estimated value for the agency. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Residents at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care put a “Gone Fishing” sign and ventured off to enjoy a day at the pier catching fish! Located at 720 E. Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall, Rock Ridge will host a Mother-Daughter Style Show at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1. There […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) The new Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio welcomed a huge turnout during its grand opening on Saturday, April 18. Guests were treated to light hors d’ oeuvres and fine wine while they perused the many different rooms full of vibrant art from the new gallery’s artists. The gallery […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2015) The Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends Club will celebrate their Annual Tea at 10 a.m. Thursday May 14 at Occasions in Royce City. The Rockwall Community Playhouse will present a short skit, and officers for the 2015-2016 year will be installed. RSVP to Patty, 469-236-4270 or Marion, 972-722-9896 before May […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Sixth graders in Becky Riemenschneider’s Social Studies class at Springer Elementary learned about the Diwali festival by creating amazing Rangoli designs. During Diwali in South Asia, families work together to construct this traditional artwork. To support the Diwali theme, students also sampled a Diwali dessert, learned a traditional Indian folktale, […]
Twice per week watering allowed as needed (ROCKWALL, TX) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) water supply reservoirs have reached sufficient levels and capacities to allow the District to ease watering restrictions. The NTMWD is the water provider to Rockwall and surrounding cities. Beginning May 1, 2015, NTMWD will terminate all drought stages and […]
Scholarships to be awarded to Rockwall and Heath students (ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2015) The ladies of AMICA Rockwall showcased how hard they’ve been working for charities across the county as they distributed $32,000 in financial gifts to local Rockwall and Heath nonprofits on April 18 at Culpepper Steak House. Those in attendance at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 20, 2015) The #1 ranked Rockwall Lady Jackets clinched the 11-6A District Championship on Friday afternoon after throttling Rowlett 13-1 at the Rowlett Softball Complex. Alyssa Henry and Bailey Wallace both went 4 for 5 on the afternoon. The Lady Jackets compiled 20 hits on the afternoon. Emily Cowan picked up […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2015) The Rockwall County A&M Club will host its annual Muster on Tuesday, April 21. The traditional ceremony will be held at Rockwall High School at 901 W. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas beginning at 6:30. Doors will open at 6 pm. A family friendly meal will be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 1,000 attendees and over 60 participants to its 22nd Annual Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo on April 16. Sponsored by Lake Pointe Medical Center, the event included an outdoor showroom of new cars exhibited by Honda Cars of Rockwall, Young Hyundai, Heritage […]