You don’t have to be Picasso to paint a picture, or Einstein to figure out that given time, space and a box of markers, children can quickly fill a blank canvas. Kids and crayons just naturally go together. Put a paintbrush in tiny hands, and big things happen. But did you know that actively involving […]
(Rockwall) May 27, 2012 – At 4 a.m., Sunday, May 27, 2012, Carry the Load’s relay team stopped at the new Rockwall Veteran’s Memorial at the new county courthouse on Yellowjacket Lane. Community members, students, parents, and citizens showed up to support Carry the Load’s mission of highlighting the meaning of Memorial Day across America. […]
(Rockwall) May 25, 2013 – Hundreds of couples stream into the Lake Pointe Church gym on Tuesday nights. It resembles a parent-teacher meeting as people take their seats, ready to focus as if their children’s future depends on it. And that might be the case, since these meetings concern marriage. They’re attending ReEngage—a ministry to […]
Michael Hunter, president of Rockwall Kiwanis, presents a check for $1,000 to Maggie Fuller for the Health Center of Helping Hands. Ms. Fuller is the center’s Practice Manager. Kiwanis also donated $2,500 to the Helping Hands Assistance and Referral program. Thanks to Judy Evans for sharing this photo. To submit your news and events, email […]
(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall YMCA is offering a host of water safety classes this summer, including swim lessons, lifeguarding and CPR. Located at 1210 N. Goliad in Rockwall, the YMCA’s mission is to put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Financial assistance is […]
Celebration includes ‘Red Cross Rock ‘n Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive (Rockwall) May 19, 2012 – Rest Haven Memorial Park, located at 2500 State Highway 66 East in Rockwall, will host its 38th Annual Memorial Day Celebration beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012. In addition to a patriotic ceremony and inspirational music, Rest […]
(Rockwall) May 24, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony May 17 for Texas Daily Harvest, a family owned organic farm. They milk a herd of organic Jersey cows who give some of the best milk you can find anywhere. They also produce cheese, yogurt, and produce. Their meat is […]
(Rockwall) May 22, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Palio’s Pizza Cafe, celebrating the restaurant’s new ownership. Palio’s continues to serve up the same wonderful food, topped off with outstanding service in a beautiful new interior. They are located at 2951 Ridge Road, Suite 109 in Rockwall […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 22, 2012 – Jeff Bailey, superintendent of schools for the Rockwall Independent School District, is pleased to announce that Megan Gist has been hired as principal for Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School. Gist is currently serving as an elementary assistant principal in Wylie ISD. Gist holds a bachelor of arts in elementary […]
UPDATE June 6, 2012 – Thanks to Suzie Bell and the Rockwall EDC for sharing this photo (left) of the construction progress being made at Bimbo Bakeries at Rockwall Technology Park. (Rockwall) May 22, 2012 – The smell of sweet success in the form of fresh baked bread is coming to Rockwall. The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation […]