Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam Saturday

(Poetry) June 5, 2013 – Don’t miss the FREE Poetry Music Festival Summer Jam beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Luther’s Donkey Pasture in Hunt County, 75160. Cotton Creek, The Pirahnas, and the David Vineyard Band (DVB) will be providing the entertainment, followed by the BIG BARN JAM. Bring the usual suspects – […]

Sailors ‘go the distance for mental health’ at Donna Ross Regatta

Race results announced (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 5, 2013) The Donna Ross Memorial Regatta, benefitting the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, was held May 18, 2013, on Lake Ray Hubbard.Twenty-five keelboats joined regatta organizer, Rick Lucarelli, to “Go the Distance for Mental Health,” in memoriam of Lucarelli’s mother, Donna Ross, who died unexpectedly in […]

Become a certified master gardener

Informational meeting July 8; Classes start Aug 21 (Rockwall County) June 4, 2013 – Do you have a love of gardening?  Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?  Consider becoming a Certified Master Gardener.  The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer development organization that is an integral part of Texas A&M AgriLife […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) June 4, 2013 – Congratulations to Gordon and Jennifer Hay at 110 County Line Road for 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 community […]

Meet Dawson, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) June 3, 2013 – Play ball! You’ll be the proud host of the most exciting game in town when Dawson is part of your team. This happy and playful youngster is ready to please you, because he’s very coachable. And with those rugged good looks, don’t be surprised if he’s asked to sign a few […]

Restrictions on outdoor watering in effect for North Texas Municipal Water District customers

Stage 3 drought plan limits landscape watering to once per week, if necessary Other restrictions apply. June 1, 2013 – The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) begins Stage 3 on June 1, 2013. Under Stage 3 of the NTMWD Water Conservation and Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan, residential and business customers will […]

North Texas Municipal Water District enacts Stage 3 water restrictions

Mandatory Water Restrictions Allows Watering Once Weekly beginning June 1 (Heath) June 1, 2013 – Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions will be enacted June 1 by the City of Heath as  directed by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city’s water supplier via the City of Rockwall. City of Heath water customers will […]

Cars for CASA at The Harbor draws thousands, raises thousands

(Rockwall) May 29, 2013 – Cars for CASA organizers report that the eighth annual car, truck and motorcycle show held May 19 at The Harbor in Rockwall was another “overwhelming success,” drawing about 300 show vehicles and more than 3,000 spectators. The benefit event was coordinated by the Board of the Metro East Division of The Dallas […]

Season subscriber discounts through July 1 for Rockwall Community Playhouse

(ROCKWALL-May 27, 2013) The Rockwall Community Playhouse recently hosted a Season Subscriber Party welcoming old friends and prospective  season ticket holders to preview the 2013-14 season. The event was held at Zanata’s in Rockwall, where delicious food was served up with a taste of the spectacular performances to come. See the full lineup and purchase tickets […]

Friday Study Club installs new officers, presents check to library

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 –At the May meeting of the Friday Study Club, held recently at the Rockwall County Library,  outgoing President, Becky Cecil, presented the library an annual donation from the club. Librarian Marcine McCulley accepted the contribution and thanked the organization for its continued support. It was reported that the funds would be […]