Rockwall YMCA ribbon cutting celebration Nov 20

JER Chilton YMCA prepares to introduce newly renovated, flagship facility ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is just weeks away from opening the doors to its greatly-expanded and newly-remodeled facility at 1210N. Goliad. The YMCA will hold a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 to celebrate the grand […]

Rockwall City Council appoints Youth Advisory Council

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) The Rockwall City Council recently voted to reappoint five existing members and seven new members to the City’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Advisory Council is to provide participation by local youth in municipal government. The YAC takes initiatives directed toward effective change that benefits local […]

Country artist, nightclub welcome visually impaired ‘Back to the Honky Tonks’

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Dallas-born singer/songwriter Deryl Dodd is best known for country hits like “Tony Lama Boots,” “Friends Don’t Drive Friends,” and “Back to the Honky Tonks.” But Dodd is more than a popular musician; he is an advocate for people with disabilities. Dodd has performed benefit concerts for children with Eagle-Barrett syndrome, […]

Former Secret Service agent, 9/11 survivor draws on life experiences to help others

Former Secret Service agent, 9/11 survivor draws on life experiences to help others

SHE CAN SHOOT ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Business owner Samantha Horwitz of Rockwall is far from your average woman; she’s been a United States Secret Service agent, spent 13 years in the male-dominated field of law enforcement and is well-versed in self-defense. And she can shoot. As president of the Dallas/Ft.Worth chapter of SHE […]

Color Dash, 5K to honor memory of Rockwall student

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW! (ROCKWALL – October 7, 2014) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The seventh annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle Corneau of […]

Diagnostic Sleep Center opens in Rockwall

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall expands healthcare offerings by adding a sleep center in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL,TX(October 6, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces the opening of their new sleep center on October 1, 2014. Sleep Specialties of Rockwall, located at2265 North Lakeshore Drivenext door to the North Rockwall ER, provides two sleep rooms […]

Meals on Wheels to host Caregiver Conference Friday

ROCKWALL, TX October 6, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall will host its 4th Annual Caregiver Conference with multiple guest speakers at the Rockwall County Library,1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Exhibits and registration open at 8:30 a.m. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast/lunch sponsored by MOWSS. The conference will provide resources […]

Pullen teacher paints bright future for students

Pullen teacher paints bright future for students

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 5, 2014) We’re just six weeks into the school year, and Pullen Elementary teacher Julie Woodard is busy making a lasting impression on her fourth graders. The award-winning Rockwall ISD educator has a teaching style that is, in her words, “messy, sticky, reflective, fun, challenging – and of course, student-driven.” Using all […]