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In-Sync Exotics to host first gala in 24 years
Wylie, TX (May 20, 2024) – After 24 years as a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center is finally holding a fundraising Gala!. And, they are pulling out all the stops! In addition to a plated dinner, drinks, and the usual live and silent auctions, In-Sync is bringing in top exotic animal rescuer, Tim Harrison!
Blue Ribbon News Rockwall County 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight
ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2024) Our Blue Ribbon News 2024 Summer Camp Spotlight features local summer camp programs, Vacation Bible Schools, sports and skills camps, recreational activities and fun, learning opportunities for kids (and adults!) throughout the summer season. We hope this growing compilation helps you and your family find fun and engaging things to do in and around Rockwall County this summer.
Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Maya Rodriguez
Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Our next Stingerette Senior Spotlight is Maya Rodriguez. Maya is the daughter of Candie and Julian Rodriguez and a three-year member of the team. She currently serves as a Rockwall Dance Instructor working with the middle school drill teams. As a junior, Maya...
Rockwall resident celebrates 106th birthday
ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2024) Angela Beatrice Thoreson, a beloved resident at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in Rockwall, is enjoying a family gathering today in honor of her 106th birthday tomorrow!. Angela was born on May 20th, 1918 in Chicago, IL. She moved to Rockwall in 1995 and loves...
Rockwall County honors fallen officers
ROCKWALL, TX (May 18, 2024) – On Friday, at Rest Haven Funeral Home, the annual recognition of law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and communities took place. Chief Kirk Aldridge of the Royse City Police Department welcomed those in attendance and expressed that...
Taylor Swift Tribute Band, RED, to perform at Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake this Thursday
Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the series on May 23 is Taylor Swift tribute act RED.
Rockwall ISD Board Trustee Linda Duran recognized for years of service
ROCKWALL, TX (May 17, 2024) The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees recognized Mrs. Linda Mitchell Duran as she retires from the Board after twelve years of service as Trustee of the District. Mrs. Duran served four terms, beginning May 2012 through May 2024. During her service as a Trustee, she was Board President and Vice President. As a trustee, she was part of a team that managed the District’s commitment to student academic achievement, the District’s fast enrollment growth, completing the 2015 bond program, the successful passage of the 2021 bond, and the construction of eleven new facilities (four elementary schools, three replacement elementary schools, one College and Career Academy, one Middle School, two Ninth Grade Campuses) while being fiscally conservative achieving the lowest tax rate in Rockwall ISD history.
Cooking with Ease: A Memorable Memorial Day Menu
Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2024) – I’ll never forget the first Memorial Day that our son, Micah, spent at home as active military. At 25, he is now a Captain in the Air Force. He’s finishing his training as an F15 Strike Eagle pilot next month. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2020 – a time when none of us knew what would be happening in the world from minute to minute.
Texas Health Hospital Rockwall honors volunteers with luncheon
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2024) – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall honored hospital volunteers and volunteer chaplains with a special luncheon celebration on April 24. Recognizing National Healthcare Volunteer Week, the hospital acknowledged the many hours of service these committed individuals provide. “I am thankful for our volunteers; it is...
Reflections on a Good Father’s Trust Fund
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2024) – All six of us were present and seated around our parents’ dinner table several days after our father died. We had also gathered here just five months earlier, after our mother passed away. None of us wanted to be recalled so soon to those duties that mingle with grief.
National touring band, Kin Faux, to play at Southern Junction this Saturday
ROYSE CITY, TX (May 15, 2024) – Based out of San Antonio, TX, Kin Faux is one of the fastest growing bands from the Texas/Red Dirt music scene. Within six months of the band being formed, Kin Faux quickly started hitting stages extensively throughout the Midwest becoming a nationally touring band regarded as “the band to see” pretty much anywhere they play. Kin Faux will be coming to Southern Junction in Royse City on Saturday, May 18th. Get your tickets here! www.southernjunctionlive.com.
Rockwall’s JER Chilton YMCA annual Teacher’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for July 31
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast festivities include a keynote presentation by Coach Rodney Webb, Head Football Coach and Campus Athletics Coordinator at Rockwall-Heath High School, prize drawings, and messages from civic and community leaders.
Leadership Rockwall Class of 2024 graduate leaving a transformative milestone project
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – On May 15, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, membership, and local dignitaries shared a celebratory luncheon in honor of the 2024 Leadership Rockwall class graduation. Each year, the Leadership Rockwall class spends nine months exploring the larger Rockwall area, building relationships, and learning about the inner working of the community and its resources. The class also selects and completes a community project with the goal of giving back, leaving something to benefit the community long term.
The Rose Table: A Bridgerton Garden Party calls for the perfect punch
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – Dearest readers, The Rose Table is back with the ultimate Bridgerton garden party to celebrate season three of the popular Netflix show. The menu is full of Regency Era recipes, including tea sandwiches, the prettiest Garden Party Salad with edible flowers, Spiced Honey Cream Cheese served with crackers, a Chocolate Strawberry Cake Roll, Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies, and Honeybee Cupcakes – my, what a scandal! We must wonder what the Bridgerton family thinks about that dessert!
Rockwall High School Senior Stingerette: Haley Havens
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – Our next Senior Spotlight is Haley Havens. Haley currently serves as Stingerette President on Social Council and is a three-year member of the team. She is the daughter of Diane and Hank Havens. Haley was named Miss Drill Team for the 2023-2024 year,...
More than books: Rockwall library offers greater ‘Possibilities’ for young adults with special needs
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The Rockwall County Library offers programming and community events that support education and learning for children, adults, and senior citizens. While much of their programming may be well known, the latest programs for special needs adults are newly offered. In partnership with Rockwall...
May is Older Americans Month in Rockwall County
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – In May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court would like to acknowledge Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for their dedicated work in ensuring that our older residents have the resources and support they need to stay involved in their communities.
Setting Rockwall’s Youth up for success with Lemonade Day Initiative
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – When we think back to our very first experience in business, a lot of us probably share the same childhood memory – a Lemonade Stand. Lemonade Day, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs, has taken this shared experience, and turned it into a nationwide initiative. On Saturday, May 4, Rockwall celebrated its second annual Lemonade Day event hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.
Rockwall County earns Distinguished Service Award
ROCKWALL, TX (May 14, 2024) – The Texas Historical Commission is proud to announce that Rockwall County is one of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipients. This award is given to County Historical Commissions that perform above average, based on an evaluation of their annual reports across the state.
Help bring back hot meals to Rockwall County seniors
Rockwall, TX (May 14, 2024) – Do you enjoy a hot, nutritious meal served with love? They do, too. Do you like being a part of a community and welcomed with a smile? They do, too. Do you want to feel purposeful and needed? They do, too. Like you,...
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