Mayor declares April 21 “Rockwall High Band Day” On April 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band will join Rockwall Ford for a fundraiser at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The Drive One 4 UR School is a fundraiser to offset band costs such as marching equipment, clinicians, master […]
Hundreds of Wylie ISD employees, students, parents and community members are expected to take part in the upcoming Will to Walk 5K/One Mile Fun Run/Walk, benefiting the medical funds of five-year-old William Henry Smith III and three-year-old Addison Roland, both of Wylie. The 5K cross country course will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 21 […]
“Museum Memorabilia” will be in the spotlight Friday, April 13 as the Rockwall County Historical Foundation highlights some of the most unique acquisitions in its collection. The free program is family-friendly and open to the public as part of the RCHF’s 2012 Brown Bag Lecture Series. The RCHF, in conjunction with the Rockwall County Historical Commission, […]
All motorcyles, antiques, classic and custom cars are welcome in the third annual Rockwall Fun Run Rally benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Rockwall County. The Fun Run Rally will be Saturday, April 21. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at River Club in Forney. The first group out will be at 11 […]
Lewisville Civic Chorale will perform the world premier of Blessed Shall You Be, an original work by Flower Mound composer Susan Colin, along with a John Rutter revival of Faure’s Requiem with orchestra, in a special concert scheduled for Saturday, April 21, at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets […]
Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a patriotic music program during their April 7, 2012 meeting at the home of Gail Lasky. Lasky, upcoming Vice Regent of the RockWall DAR, and her fellow cohorts of the “Harmony” Singing Group, performed the program, which was followed by an educational history of “The Story […]
(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow was the speaker for the April 10 luncheon meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Addressing a sold-out room, Blow talked about his love of the written word and the importance of having reading materials in his home when he was growing up. […]
(Dallas) April 10, 2012 – Centennial Medical Center recently hired Reed Hammond as chief operating officer. He will be an integral part of Centennial Medical Center’s leadership team with primary responsibilities of managing all day-to-day operations for the hospital and leading patient satisfaction and quality initiatives. With more than 10 years of combined clinical and administrative health […]
Blazing Saddles actor Burton Gilliam to play in tournament (Royse City) Actor Burton Gilliam, a Texas native who although has been an accomplished boxer and firefighter, is usually noted for his successful acting career. Starring in several television shows and movies, he was nationally known as the Pace Picante spokesperson for 12 years; he’s the […]
The 19th Annual Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellow Jacket Lane. More than 30 local restaurants and dining establishments will showcase their cuisine – from South and Central American favorites to Asain, Italian and American. Visitors can also satisfy their sweet tooth with […]