ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 27, 2014) Jerry Fisher and Laverne Kennimer were each awarded a Tribute to Women Gold Pin by the Texas Federation of Republican Women. They were honored at the State Republican Convention for their dedication and contributions to the Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party. Courtesy photo. To share […]
HEATH/ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) In healthcare, we thrive on change – especially when it arrives as expanded health care offerings, new specialties, technology and other avenues of growth. Last year, Texas Health Rockwall conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand the health status and needs of our community. This assessment, which you can […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) An urban adventure is returning to The Harbor this fall. Rockwall HeartChase brings friends and co-workers together to collect clues, solve puzzles and complete checkpoints in the quickest time possible. Presented by the American Heart Association, the community-wide challenge combines the spirit of The Amazing Race with wacky team-based games like […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 26, 2014) The Kiwanis Club is an international group dedicated to serving children. The local Rockwall County Kiwanis Club may be a smaller sized club, but they are making a large impact on the local children. Currently, their biggest project is “Food for Kids”. Started just over one year ago, the […]
Huffines Plano to present Patriot Paws with new vehicle during graduation event (June 26, 2014) Devon Colbert and his family will officially receive a Patriot Paws service dog, Yukon John (aka “Johnny”), during a special graduation ceremony hosted by Huffines in Plano at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Patriot Paws is a nonprofit organization based in […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (June 26, 2014) When looking back to two years ago, the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County provided limited programs to less than 100 youth per day during the summer. Fast forward to this summer and a record breaking 400 plus youth are registered. The Club is now even averaging 240 to […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 26, 2014) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Lakeside Surgery P.A. with a ribbon cutting. Lakeside Surgery P.A. is a medical practice that delivers state of the art care, close to home. The three general surgeons atLakesideare Dr. Kate Makohon, Dr. Jeff Stephens, and Dr. Caraleigh Buxie. The surgeons are adept at […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 25, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growingDallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]
A father’s level of involvement has lasting effects ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) A young man said to his mother one day, “Mom, I am not more manly because you didn’t read Wild at Heart by John Eldredge.” He continued to explain what his take on Eldredge’s book was: he was born to be a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2014) This Thursday marks the season opener for Rockwall Summer Musicals, as the theater company presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” directed by Barbara Doudt. Based on James A. Michener’s bestseller, “Tales of the South Pacific,” the classic musical features a cast of talented local actors, including Ashley Renee Watkins – […]