City of Rockwall to hold tree planting ceremony March 31

City of Rockwall to hold tree planting ceremony March 31

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2016) The City of Rockwall has made it a priority to beautify its parks and open spaces, and aims to do so by planting the same number of trees each year as the City is old. That means since the City turns 162 in 2016, this year, the Parks and […]

Heart of Heath 5K, 1-Mile Family Run draws over 350 runners

Heart of Heath 5K, 1-Mile Family Run draws over 350 runners

(HEATH, TX — March 30, 2016) The sun was shining brightly on Heath as the community and guests celebrated Easter Saturday, March 26, at Fun & Fitness in the Park featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. More than 356 entered the two runs, with Keaton Forsyth of Royce City, taking […]

Rowlett Pet Spotlight: Bella

Rowlett Pet Spotlight: Bella

(ROWLETT, TX — March 29, 2016) Bella is a five year old sweet black & grey tabby with a long slender tail.  Her markings are really beautiful.  Her dark fur is a really deep black and she has fewer light stripes than most tabbies, giving her an exotic look.   Bella doesn’t like other cats so […]

Lone Star CASA to hold balloon releases in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

Lone Star CASA to hold balloon releases in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2016) To raise awareness of children facing abuse and neglect Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit organization that trains community volunteers to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children of Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, will host a balloon release in Kaufman County on Thursday, […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lice Ladies with ribbon cutting

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lice Ladies with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 23, 2016) Lice Ladies Dallas was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the public to commemorate their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 807 N. Goliad St.  The dedication took place on March 15 at 1:20 p.m. Lice Ladies was established with one mission: to eliminate […]

Annual car show to benefit Garland health clinic

Annual car show to benefit Garland health clinic

(GARLAND, TX — March 28, 2016) The Hope Clinic invites all to its 2nd Annual Wheels of Hope Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in downtown Garland. All proceeds benefit the Hope Clinic—a nonprofit offering medical services to those suffering financial hardships. “Last year, we raised more than $30,000. We […]

Locals enjoy tons of Easter fun at Heart of Heath event

Locals enjoy tons of Easter fun at Heart of Heath event

(HEATH, TX — March 26, 2016) The City of Heath’s 2016 Heart of Heath 5K event sponsored by Lakeside Chevrolet drew a large crowd on Easter Saturday, March 26, as locals enjoyed a host of fun activities at Towne Center Park behind Heath City Hall (200 Laurence Dr). This year families had the opportunity to […]

Rockwall High senior honored for winning entry in C-SPAN film competition

Rockwall High senior honored for winning entry in C-SPAN film competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 22, 2016) C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network) brought its 45-foot customized bus to Rockwall High School on Tuesday, March 22, in recognition of Rockwall High School senior Peyton Young and his documentary on public education reform, which won third place in C-SPAN’s nationwide StudentCam competition. StudentCam encourages middle and high school students […]

City of Rockwall to hold annual Memorial Day concert

City of Rockwall to hold annual Memorial Day concert

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 25, 2016) The City of Rockwall will hold its annual Memorial Day Concert on Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at  The Harbor Amphitheater. The community is invited to this free event featuring music representing wars throughout the history of the U.S. and honoring veterans who served in those wars. “Our […]

Dallas Police Association endorses Holland in runoff election

Dallas Police Association endorses Holland in runoff election

(DALLAS, TX – March 24, 2016) The Dallas Police Association (DPA) today announced their endorsement of conservative businessman Justin Holland in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House, District 33. Due to the importance of public safety, the DPA endorsement is one of the most sought-after endorsements in Texas. Founded in 1959, the Dallas Police […]