Rockwall County Justices of the Peace attend Mass Fatality Incident Response Course

Rockwall County Justices of the Peace attend Mass Fatality Incident Response Course

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 18, 2013) Rockwall County Justices of the Peace Judge Nancy Beaty Pct. 2 and Judge Liana Whitten Pct. 4 attended a Mass Fatality Incident Response Course, held at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences Building, Office of the Dallas County Chief Medical Examiner September 10-12. This 3-day course prepares local and State […]

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 8, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging;  Neal […]

Rockwall County 4-H kickoff event Sept 23

(ROCKWALL COUNTY – Sept 17, 2013) Rockwall County 4-H will hold a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 23 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall. Whether you’re interested in Dog Obedience, Fashion & Sewing, Food & Nutrition, Horses, Livestock Projects, Photography, Shooting Sports or Veterinary Science, there’s a lot […]

Legendary Dallas police detective speaks about Oswald shooting

Legendary Dallas police detective speaks about Oswald shooting

DALLAS / ROCKWALL COUNTY – Sept 16, 2013 – On November 24, 1963, legendary Dallas Police Department Detective Jim Leavelle was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald and escorting him through the basement of the Dallas police headquarters when Jack Ruby ran forward and shot the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy in the chest. […]

World War II veterans honored at luncheon

World War II veterans honored at luncheon

(ROCKWALL – Sept 16, 2013) Friends of Rockwall County Library recently brought former servicemen together for a presentation about the Honor Flight DFW program. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW coordinator, explained the organization’s goal to take area World War II veterans to Washington DC to see the WW II memorial.  The all-expense two-day trip is […]

Rockwall author to celebrate new book with launch party, signing at Barnes & Noble

Rockwall author to celebrate new book with launch party, signing at Barnes & Noble

(Rockwall) September 11, 2013 – Join local author Anne Mateer as she celebrates the release of her third novel, A Home for My Heart, with a book launch and signing party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 at Barnes & Noble Firewheel. The historical fiction writer’s other books include Wings of a Dream and […]

Rockwall Y to host Adventure Guide Orientation, Sign-Up Night

Rockwall Y to host Adventure Guide Orientation, Sign-Up Night

(Rockwall) September 8, 2013 – The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host an Orientation & Sign-Up Night at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 for those interested in being part of the Adventure Guide and Princess program. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fourth grade will enjoy special bonding time with their fathers during the […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) September 4, 2013 –Congratulations to Russell Mills at 1124 Applegate Way on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the […]

Throwaway Ponies to host benefit garage sale this weekend

Throwaway Ponies to host benefit garage sale this weekend

(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – Throwaway Ponies, a nonprofit horse rescue organization that provides therapeutic riding and equine assisted therapy, will host a benefit garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7. Throwaway Ponies is located at 2368 FM 552 in Rockwall. There will be lots of […]

Rockwall Children’s Chorus auditions Friday & Saturday

Rockwall Children’s Chorus auditions Friday & Saturday

(Rockwall) September 3, 2013 – Rockwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2013-14 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall (across the street from the new Courthouse). The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is a […]