A night of mystery

A night of mystery

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2017) On Saturday, Nov. 18, Austin and I had the opportunity to use our best detective skills at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre out in Royse City. “Dismay in a Manger” is a comedy and a mystery with some old western flair. The cast traveled from the Texas Star Dinner […]

Friends of the Library to hold sold out Christmas Luncheon Dec. 12

Friends of the Library to hold sold out Christmas Luncheon Dec. 12

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2017) Friends of the Rockwall County Library 15th Annual Christmas Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. at The Center at Rockwall CityPlace.  This annual holiday event has been SOLD OUT since early October and will feature 30 beautifully decorated tables with holiday settings created by […]

McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department drafts new service contract

McLendon-Chisholm Fire Department drafts new service contract

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — November, 27, 2017) The McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) recently submitted a fire service contract for consideration by the McLendon-Chisholm City Council. The contract outlines a comprehensive plan to provide the city with emergency services and fire response in 2018 and is based on its June 2017 budget request to the city. […]

Youth Water Polo Club makes splash at North Texas Fall Champs Tournament

Youth Water Polo Club makes splash at North Texas Fall Champs Tournament

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 21, 2017) The Rockwall Youth Water Polo Club with Coach Allie Demarco and students from Rockwall and Rockwall Heath High schools , Nathaniel Butler, Christian Weaver, Luke Luorakpong and Stefan Dura outscored opposing teams at the North Texas Fall Champs Tournament on October 28-29 at the Denton ISD Natatorium. The Rockwall […]

Rockwall Fire Marshal graduates from nation’s first FEMT program

Rockwall Fire Marshal graduates from nation’s first FEMT program

(ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2017) Rockwall Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove recently received a state certification in Fire Executive Management Training (FEMT), becoming one of the first women to graduate from the program at Sam Houston State University on Nov. 10. Hargrove currently serves as vice president of the Texas Fire Marshals Association and was […]

Amy Parks-Heath 6th grader named Rotary Student of Honor

Amy Parks-Heath 6th grader named Rotary Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 14, 2017) The Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Amy Parks-Heath Elementary 6th grader Drew Cooley as the Rotary Student of Honor last week. Rotarian David Sweet and Amy Parks-Heath Principal Megan Smith presented Cooley with the award at the Noon Rotary’s meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9. Smith shared a few words from […]

Home Care Assistance presents BINGO for Meals on Wheels

Home Care Assistance presents BINGO for Meals on Wheels

(ROCKWALL, TX—November 9, 2017) On Thursday, Nov. 16 Home Care Assistance will host a night of BINGO from 6-8 p.m. at the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. BINGO cards are $10 each (with 10 sheets per card), and raffle tickets are $5 […]

Rockwall Music Teachers announce competition winners

Rockwall Music Teachers announce competition winners

(ROCKWALL, TX — November 9, 2017) The piano studio of Michele McDonald, Rockwall, experienced a number of winning contestants during the recent Rockwall Music Teachers Fall Competition. All students entered received a Superior + in several different levels under three different judges.  These dedicated students performed a required piece in the Romantic style which could […]