(ROCKWALL-February 20, 2013) On Saturday March 30, teens from First Christian Church will be working at the Sonic at 1001 S. Goliad in Rockwall. All their tips will go to pay their way to New Orleans this summer. Twenty-five youth and adults from First Christian Church Rockwall, going on their 12th annual summer mission trip, will […]
(ROCKWALL-February 19, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women’s club will hold their annual membership luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2. RCRW will welcome guest speaker Maria Quintana, President and CEO of the Quintana Group, who is a nationally recognized leader and speaker on the topic of developing female leaders. All ladies interested […]
(ROCKWALL-February 19, 2013) The Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront rolled out the red carpet for Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends on February 11 for a “See you in the Movies – Oscar Night” Event. The ‘stars’ came all decked out as a favorite Hollywood personality or a character from a movie. Fans and paparazzi lined the red […]
Joe Ehrmann speaks on ‘Raising healthy men and women’ (ROCKWALL ISD-February 18, 2013) Joe Ehrmann, educator, motivator, coach and social justice activist for more than 25 years, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Rockwall-Heath High School Performing Arts Center. He will discuss teen relationships and community values to motivate individuals and communities to […]
Cameron Echols Memorial Basketball Tournament raises funds to help children participate in YMCA programs (ROCKWALL-February 11, 2013) The 7th Annual Cameron Echols Memorial Basketball Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 23. Games will be played at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and Williams Middle School. The tournament honors the memory of Cameron Echols, a 13-year-old Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) The first annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5K & Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the east pavilion at Harry Myers Park, Rockwall. With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant […]
(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) The weight loss surgery center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The recognition identifies this weight loss surgery center as meeting high standards of quality on national benchmarks. Since its inception in November 2008 the […]
(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) Join the Rockwall County Republican Party for Reagan Day 2013, an evening to celebrate the life of 40th president Ronald Reagan. The Rockwall Reagan Day Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Saturday February 16 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor in Rockwall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Special guest […]
(ROCKWALL-February 14, 2013) Throwaway Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization, received a grant from the ASPCA to improve fencing at their location in Farmersville. TaPs has over 40 horses at its Rockwall location and 25 in Farmersville. There is more property in Farmersville (27 acres), but it needs cross-fencing. So, thanks to the grant […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 14, 2013) Recognize Davy Crockett or Theodore Roosevelt? How about Betsy Ross or Harriet Tubman? Second graders from Dobbs proudly present their “Famous American” bottle dolls. This project culminates a study of famous Americans who exemplified traits of good citizenship. Photo submitted by Norma Terrell. To share your good news and events, email . […]