Friday Study Club ‘joins hands’ to kick off food drive

Friday Study Club ‘joins hands’ to kick off food drive

Heath, Rockwall fire departments compete in community-wide food drive hosted by Rockwall Rotary and Rockwall County Helping Hands (Rockwall) Friday Study Club became the first club to participate in the Rockwall Rotary and Helping Hands’ “Joining Hands to Help Others”community-wide food drive that ends Thursday, Nov. 17. FSC president  Becky Cecil selected Rockwall Fire Station # 1 (near the […]

Local insurance professional receives on-air recognition

Local insurance professional receives on-air recognition

(Dallas) – Longsworth Insurance Agency, located at 3110 Webb Ave., Suite 201 in Dallas, Texas 75205, has been invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are “doing business right.”  Scott Sams, morning show host at KRLD […]

Rockwall County Library News for November

The Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. The library will also be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy a historical display by The Daughters of the American Revolution throughout November. Donations for the […]

Traditions are born at Rockwall Pumpkin Patch

Traditions are born at Rockwall Pumpkin Patch

Charlie Kay Jurca sleeps through her first visit to Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch, located in the Ridge Road Shopping Center. The one-month old is the daughter of Jeremy and Leah Jurca of Rockwall.  Many photo-ops remain at the 23rd Annual Pumpkin Patch which is open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 30. Share […]

Commission on Aging assists seniors, visits Friday Study Club

Commission on Aging assists seniors, visits Friday Study Club

Marge Ver Hagen, director for Rockwall County Commission on Aging presented the October Friday Study Club program by sharing ways the Commission fulfills its goal of helping seniors remain in their own homes as long as safely possible.  Marge reported that Meals on Wheels are provided to 165 to 180 seniors daily, plus 70 dogs, […]

Local veterans to participate in Veterans Memorial dedication

(Rockwall County) Veterans are welcome to be part of the Friday, Nov. 11 dedication of the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Organizers request that currently-serving members of the United States Military who are graduates of Rockwall ISD or Royse City ISD to be in class A uniform. Interested veterans should email […]

Meet Carly, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Carly, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This happy young dog will put a smile on your face. Carly is a fun-loving girl. She’s intelligent, friendly and very beautiful. With a little obedience training, she’s going to grow up to be a wonderful and attentive adult. Add some sunshine to your day by coming out to the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center to […]

Christian Corneau Memorial Run honors local student, benefits YMCA community

Christian Corneau Memorial Run honors local student, benefits YMCA community

(Rockwall County) The 4th Annual “Go the Distance” Christian Corneau Memorial Run will be Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Rockwall County Family YMCA, located at 1210 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall.    The event honors Christian Corneau, a Rockwall student who passed away in 2006.  Proceeds benefit the Partners Campaign, the YMCA’s financial assistance fund that […]

Texas Retired Teachers Association hosts District X fall convention

Texas Retired Teachers Association hosts District X fall convention

The  District X Fall Convention of the Texas Retired Teachers Association was held Oct. 17 in Dallas at the Highland Springs Retirement Community.  The annual meeting included many reports, the election of officers and the address by the keynote speaker, Herbert Norris, TRTA President.    The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association was represented by Becky Cecil, Ginny […]

Ministerial Alliance welcomes community pastors ‘at the table’

The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church at the corner of Dalton Road and Highway 205. The Alliance is introducing a new format this month. Community pastors are asked to come sit “At the Table” with them to share their stories of call and ministry insights. This […]