(ROCKWALL, TX — April 29, 2016) Put your boots on for the 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair hosted by the Rockwall Soroptimist on Saturday, June 4, from 10am-8 pm at the Rockwall County Courthouse (1111 E Yellow Jacket Ln). There will be fun for all ages with live entertainment all day, lots of vendors, food […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) Tons of blood-pumping, paddle-swinging, sweat-inducing excitement filled the JER Chilton YMCA of Rockwall gymnasium during the Pickleball PlayDay Double Elimination Tournament on Saturday, April 23, sponsored by Home Depot, Tom Thumb, Target and USAPA Pickleball. The event saw many Pickleball players from across Rockwall County compete in three different […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized several area first responders for their exceptional service to the community, and also welcomed new members to the club during its meeting on Thursday, April 21. Leaders with Rockwall police / fire / EMS, Fate DPS and Heath DPS presented several outstanding first responders […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 26, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Well Within Chiropractic and Wellness, located at 2555 Ridge Rd., #150 in Rockwall. The dedication took place on Thursday, April 7 and included an open house, allowing guests to learn more about their services. Doctor […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX — April 21, 2016) Mark Kipphut announced that he has received the endorsement of State Senator Bob Hall due to his senior military and executive business leadership experience, as well as, his long history of service to the nation and the community. Senator Hall expressed complete confidence in Kipphut in his election bid […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 26, 2016) The JER Chilton YMCA‘s Spring Beginner Dance class finished out a successful program with a dance recital on Wednesday, April 20, at the Y. Performing in the “Waltz of the Flowers” Spring Dance Recital 2016 and showing off their elegant dance movements were: Anisa Campbell, Dylan Logan, Isabella Rogers, […]
(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – April 25, 2016) The McLendon-Chisholm community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of its new city hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication on Saturday, April 23. In what amounted to a citywide collaborative effort, many community members donated money, items and services towards the completion of the 5,000 square foot […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 25, 2016) Dozens of vendor booths showcasing all kinds of unique jewelry, arts and crafts, and delicious food delighted visitors to this year’s Aspasians Spring Arts and Crafts Fair in the parking lot at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 23. Held twice a year, the Aspasians Marketplace (previously called Aspasians Arts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 22, 2016) Rockwall ISD received a trophy from Medical City Children’s Hospital at the April school board meeting for the district’s win in the annual Kids-Teaching-Kids 21-Day Challenge. The Kids Teaching Kids program is designed to educate and engage elementary students in better nutrition eating habits. High school culinary students were […]
PAVING THE WAY (ROCKWALL, TX) Although Rockwall’s state highway 66 might not be the famous route from the Bobby Troup song, it does have some pretty important roots. Originally, it was created as part of Bankhead Highway, the very first cross-country automobile highway in the United States. This highway, which celebrates its 100th birthday […]