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Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Highstepper: Kassidy Thompson
Heath, TX (April 4, 2024) – Kassidy is a Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is the daughter of James and Jennifer Thompson. Kassidy has danced in studio for 15 years, and has been on the Southside drill team for 6 years. During her time at RHHS, she also...
Girl Scouts and Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to host flag retirement ceremony April 6
ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2024) The Rock Wall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Girl Scout Troop 8967 will host a community flag retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Veteran’s Memorial at McLendon-Chisholm City Hall, 1371 W FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. Community...
Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Highstepper: Peyton Young
Heath, TX (April 3, 2024) – Peyton is a Senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is the daughter of Megan and James Young. Peyton was on the drill team at Cain Middle school for 2 years, and has been on the RHHS drill team for 4 years. Peyton has also danced competitively with studio for 5 years.
DFW Restaurant Week to return this August after raising half million dollars for charities in 2023
⭐ Top Fundraisers Honored with Star Restaurant Award⭐s. Dallas | Fort Worth (April 3, 2024) – In anticipation of this summer’s campaign, DFW Restaurant Week – the Metroplex’s largest annual culinary event – is raising a toast to $545,128 donated to the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena Pope for 2023. The corresponding DFW Restaurant Week 2023 Star Restaurant Awards are recognizing participating restaurants with the top donations to the longtime charity partners. Diners are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming 28th annual DFW Restaurant Week starting August 5-11, 2024, with many restaurants extending for additional weeks throughout the month.
Atmos Energy urges homeowners and contractors to dig safely
GARLAND, Texas – April 1, 2024 – With the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures offer ideal conditions to revitalize your home landscaping or plant your first personal herb garden. Before grabbing that shovel, however, Atmos Energy reminds everyone – homeowners and professional excavators alike – to keep communities safe by contacting 811 prior to starting any excavation project. Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can result in disruptions to critical services, serious injuries, and costly repairs to underground utility lines.
Rockwall High School Stingerettes see sweeping success at National Competition
Rockwall, TX (April 3, 2024) – The Rockwall High School Stingerettes Varsity Drill Team recently competed in the American Dance Drill Team Nationals in Denton where they swept the contest!. The team competed in the High School Varsity Super category. The many months of practice earned this team numerous...
Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees Special Session Meeting and Team of Eight from April 1, 2024
Rockwall, TX (April 3, 2024) – NOTE: Board meeting summaries highlight different agenda items. For more information on every agenda item presented, visit www.rockwallisd.com. 2024-2025 Budget Update. The Board of Trustees heard an update regarding the 2024-2025 Budget. Key points from the presentation include:. • Projected Deficit: Forecasts indicate...
Herfurth Elementary PTA Hosts Family Fire Safety Event
Rowlett, TX (April 3, 2024) – Herfurth Elementary PTA is pleased to announce an upcoming Family Fire Safety Event, inviting families from Herfurth Elementary and the Rowlett community to participate. The event, organized in collaboration with the National PTA and sponsored by Kidde as part of the Cause for Alarm™ campaign, will take place on Saturday, April 6, from 12 – 2 p.m. at Herfurth Elementary (7500 Miller Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088).
Meet Cricket, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week
Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – Meet Cricket! This 10-month-old pup is sweet and full of energy! She is the best girl in her foster home- she’s house-trained and sleeps through the night in her kennel. Cricket loves to play and have fun, but she’s also all about snuggling up when it’s time to relax.
“Cumulative Stress and Self-Care”; a free webinar by Meals on Wheels Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging
Rockwall, TX (April 1, 2024) – The experience of stress is universal, no one escapes. Therefore, developing a healthy response to stress is a skill that will serve you well throughout your life. Some stressors are within your realm of control and can be prevented. Other stressors are unavoidable but can be alleviated by practicing self-care and wellness strategies.
Rockwall Economic Development Corportation honors local employers at Executive Appreciation event
From left: Phil Wagner, Rockwall EDC President; Barry Street, Pegasus Foods CEO; and Matt Wavering, REDC Vice President. ROCKWALL, TX (April 1, 2024) – The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC) hosted its annual Executive Appreciation Event on Thursday, March 21 at X-Golf Rockwall. REDC hosted c-suite executives from Rockwall’s primary employers, along with City staff, City Council, andambassadors of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. The networking event allowed local primary employers to interact with one another and with City administration and officials. As the highlight for the event, the REDC presented two companies with awards.
“An Unsanded Floor” by Rockwall author, Clint Townsend, follows Lindsay Snider, whose tumultuous childhood impacts her present-day life
Rockwall, TX (March 30, 2024) – Recent release An Unsanded Floor from Page Publishing author Clint Townsend is a compelling story that chronicles the life of Lindsay Nicole Snider, from the devastating demise of her father when she was not yet nine years old to her complicated relationships fifteen years later.
Rowlett Reviews Book Club to discuss the Winston Churchill family in April book review
Rowlett, TX (March 29, 2024) – All are welcome to join the Rowlett Reviews Book Club at the April meeting where two books on the Winston Churchill family will be reviewed. Reviewer, Nancy Ashley, will combine “The Churchill Sisters” by Rachel Trethewey and “Churchill and Son” by Josh Ireland.
The Rose Table: Host a wonderland-themed garden party
Rockwall, TX (March 29, 2024) – The Rose Table is back with the ultimate spring garden party. Part of the viral Disney Dinners series, this Alice in Wonderland themed party was inspired by the Mad Hatter’s whimsical tea party. With Chilled Cucumber Soup served in teacups, Deconstructed Chicken Salad as the main course, and Painting the Roses Red Cupcakes for dessert, this party is as magical as the menu is delicious!
Kukka by Sally Kilgore: Content in the Good Things
Rockwall, TX (March 27, 2024) – Happiness is a place between too much and too little. – Finnish Proverb. Happiness is continuing to desire what we already have. – Saint Augustine. The above quotes are favorites of mine. The first, a Finnish Proverb, is one that has...
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs receives grant from IGT to further advance on-site Rockwall veterinary clinic
ROCKWALL, TX (March 27, 2024) – Patriot PAWS Service Dogs recently received a generous $10,000 donation from International Game & Technology (IGT) to purchase a Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer from IDEXX Laboratories for their on-site veterinary clinic. Founded in 2006 by Lori Stevens, Patriot PAWS Service Dogs trains and...
Rockwall Boy Scout creates buzz worthy Eagle Scout project
Rockwall, TX (March 28, 2024) – Chris Fowler, sophomore at Rockwall High School, knew that he wanted to pursue a conservation project to complete his Eagle Scout requirements. The question was which of the many options he might explore?. On Tuesday, March 5 Chris presented a unique and challenging...
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