Heath Independence Day Parade 2016: PHOTO GALLERY

Heath Independence Day Parade 2016: PHOTO GALLERY

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Rockwall Rotary welcomes new club president

Rockwall Rotary welcomes new club president

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2016) During its noon meeting on Thursday, June 29, the Rockwall Rotary heard a fond farewell from 2015-2016 Club President Judge Brian Williams, who will pass the gavel to President-Elect Jeff Shell to preside over the club for 2016-2017. Williams said it was an honor getting to be president of the […]

Honor Rally at the Rowlett Community Center July 7

Honor Rally at the Rowlett Community Center July 7

(ROWLETT, TX — June 23, 2016) Members of the public are invited to a free community rally- “Bring Honor Back!” on Thursday, July 7th at 10:30, at the Rowlett Community Centre, hosted by The Men and Ladies of Honor, Honor Academy, Baker Brothers Plumbing and CBS Channel 11. Baker Brother’s owner and TV commercial personality […]

Forney city council grants approval for Farmers Market project to local arts group

Forney city council grants approval for Farmers Market project to local arts group

(FORNEY, TX — June 25, 2016) The Forney City Council formerly approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Forney Arts Council to add a Farmers Market to their 2nd Saturday Artisan market. The Second Saturday Market is a small shopping event that highlights local and other artisans than create handmade gift and home items. “With […]

Rockwall Soroptimists welcome new officers

Rockwall Soroptimists welcome new officers

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2016) Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently installed their new officers for the 2016-2017 club year at a dinner at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club’s Nineteen. Holly Lyons will head the Board of Directors as President, Kim Sweet is President-elect, Rhonda Wright is Treasurer and Penny Maris is Secretary. The four new Directors are Norma […]

Grand opening for Rowlett’s new state-of-the-art kids playground July 9

Grand opening for Rowlett’s new state-of-the-art kids playground July 9

(ROWLETT, TX — June 29, 2016) Join friends and neighbors for the highly anticipated opening of the Kids Kingdom Playground located at Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street on Saturday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m. This state of the art, 22,000 square foot, community-inspired playground features something for children of all ages and abilities. Built […]

Rockwall High School Robotics squad wins 2016 Texas Robotics Invitational

Rockwall High School Robotics squad wins 2016 Texas Robotics Invitational

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2016) The Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296 recently traveled to Houston hoping to win the 2016 Texas Robotics Invitational, and that’s just what they did! The Full Metal Jackets look to repeat this championship performance at the end of July when they compete in the first ever Texas UIL […]

Kiwanis Club readies for upcoming 16th Annual Tri-Rock Triathlon August 7

Kiwanis Club readies for upcoming 16th Annual Tri-Rock Triathlon August 7

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2016) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County is once again gearing up for their 16th annual Tri-Rock Triathlon. The triathlon will be held this year on Sun, August 7. The purpose of Tri-Rock is to raise funds to support the Kiwanis Club’s Food for Kids program (packing and distributing 300+ […]

Rep. Ratcliffe leads coalition to demand answers on EPA’s harmful energy regulations

Rep. Ratcliffe leads coalition to demand answers on EPA’s harmful energy regulations

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) led 111 House colleagues last week in calling for clarification on compliance dates for the EPA’s sweeping energy regulations issued last August. This effort comes on the heels of the Supreme Court’s February decision to push pause on the implementation of the so-called “Clean Power […]

An Open Letter from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt Concerning the SH 205 Bypass

An Open Letter from Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt Concerning the SH 205 Bypass

Rockwall residents have a very important opportunity to make their voices heard and affect change. On Thursday, July 7, the Texas Department of Transportation will host the first of two separate public meetings about proposed changes to State Highway 205, which is currently Goliad Street through Rockwall. The changes TxDOT is considering would greatly impact […]