Rockwall County Republican Women welcome GameChaingers

(Rockwall) September 2, 2013 – Rockwall County Republican Women will host their monthly meeting on Monday, September 9 at The City of Heath Community Room located at Heath City Hall. The guest speaker will be Lillie Ralph on the history of the black electorate. Ralph is involved with GameChaingers, an organization whose goal is to break the […]

Funtastic Fair at Heritage Farmstead Museum with Plano Y, Scouts

Funtastic Fair at Heritage Farmstead Museum with Plano Y, Scouts

(Plano) August 30, 2013 – Come explore the adventures awaiting you and your family offered by community youth organizations during a fun-filled afternoon at Plano’s historic Heritage Farmstead Museum. The Plano Family YMCA, Boy Scouts Circle Ten Council and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will be there, along with bounce houses, games, crafts, Dutch […]

Habitat for Humanity seeks homeowner, volunteer coordinator, construction director

(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 –  Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking a homeowner for the next build that will start in late fall of this year. There are many deserving families in Rockwall. If you or someone you know might be qualified, please visit rockwallhabitat.org or inquire at for more information. Each week Habitat […]

Troop 83 hosts Court of Honor

Scout writes to Blue Ribbon News for Communications Badge (Rockwall) August 25, 2013 – Twelve-year Caleb Davis was among several members of Troop 83 to earn rank advancements, merit badges and awards at the August 5th Court of Honor at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Caleb advanced to the rank of Star along with Eddie […]

Rockwall reader remarks on Brookshires closing

Rockwall reader remarks on Brookshires closing

(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Dear Editor, I was so dismayed to see the notice of closing on the front door of Brookshires this week. We moved here in 1978, just before the store opened, and have been customers ever since. We have certainly been frequent customers of the wonderful pharmacy for the last 4 years […]

Public forum set on proposed changes to Harry Myers pool

(Rockwall) August 13, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is seeking public input regarding proposed changes to the Harry Myers Municipal Pool.  The Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a public input forum at the next scheduled Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday September 4, 2013.  The meeting will begin at 6 […]

Registration Night for Royse City Cub Scout Pack 1401

(Royse City) August 20, 2013 – Cub Scout Pack 1401 of Royse City will host a Registration Night for 1st through 5th grade boys from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 2013 at Fort Elementary School. The cost of registration is $45. For more info, visit beascout.org. RELATED STORY Royse City Cub Scout Pack seeking […]

Local group to clean litter from Lake Ray Hubbard

Volunteers pitch in as part of Keep Texas Waterways Clean Program  Kayak Instruction Foundation will provide a free, two hour kayak rental in exchange for a bag of “lake trash” (Rowlett) August 20, 2013 –  Local volunteers are banding together to tackle litter in Lake Ray Hubbard, as part of the Keep Texas Waterways Clean program. […]

Friends of Rockwall County Library seeks World War II veterans

(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Veterans of WWII are invited to be the honored guests at Friends of the Rockwall County Library at the September 10th meeting.  Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW Coordinator, is the featured speaker at the 11:00 a.m. meeting held in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Honor Flight DFW […]

Honor Flight DFW program opens Friends of the Library year

Honor Flight DFW program opens Friends of the Library year

(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Linda Robinson, USO Honor Flight Coordinator for Dallas/Fort Worth will be the featured speaker for the September 10th meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library.  Her topic, “Defenders of Freedom” will give details about the Honor Flights for DFW area World War II veterans.  The public is invited to attend. […]