Raider Roundup, Homecoming activities, week of Oct. 24

(Wylie East High School) Monday, Oct. 24 Carnival 4 to 8 p.m., Olde City Park; Parade 6:30, Downtown Ballard St. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Raider Royalty elections at lunch in media center. Spirit day: “A Walk on the Wild Side” Crazy socks/hair (No unnatural hair colors) Wednesday, Oct. 26 Spirit day: “Hunt the Lions” Wear camouflage. On […]

Construction of Heath’s north water tower moves forward

 City of Heath and The Fulton School reach agreement The RCH Water Supply Corporation purchased the site for the City ofHeath’s north elevated water tower 40 years ago. Today, construction of the needed addition to the city’s infrastructure will move forward following an agreement between The Fulton School and the City of Heath. “The Fulton School […]

Stage 3 water conservation measures effective Nov. 1 in Heath

(Heath) Stage 3 water restrictions will be implemented by the City of Heath at the request of the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city’s water supplier via the City of Rockwall. The watering restrictions are necessary due to the continued drought. As of Tuesday, Nov. 1, City of Heath water customers will be […]

Inspire Financial Group named True Blue DFW Business

Press Release (Dallas, TX)          Oct. 20, 2011 – Inspire Financial Group, a member of U.S. Retirement Partners, Inc. and a financial services company located in Richardson, Texas, was recently invited to participate in the True Blue Business Recognition Series, a program that publicly recognizes exceptional companies and business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that […]

Will Graham is keynote speaker at tonight’s launch party

In preparation for the Trinity Valley Will Graham Celebration coming to Terrell on March 23-25, 2012, 36-year-old Will Graham, Billy Graham’s grandson, will be the keynote speaker at a launch party from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Terrell ISD Performing Arts Center, 400 Poetry Road in Terrell. Pastors are encouraged to bring their ministry […]

Free Howl-o-Ween event, costume contest at Dallas Animal Services

Free Howl-o-Ween event, costume contest at Dallas Animal Services

Adoptions discounted to $30 all weekend Dallas Animal Services will host a Howl-o-Ween Pet Psychic Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct.29.  Sponsored by The Petropolitan, the event will feature a pet costume contest at 1 p.m., dozens of vendors,  children’s activities, free treats for people and dogs, professional pet photos and, of […]

Ministerial Alliance welcomes community pastors ‘at the table’

The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church at the corner of Dalton Road and Highway 205. The Alliance is introducing a new format this month. Community pastors are asked to come sit “At the Table” with them to share their stories of call and ministry insights. This […]

In-N-Out Burger opens in Rockwall

                [TheRockwallNews.com] In-N-Out Burger will open at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1106 E. Interstate 30, in front of Costco. After months of waiting, many Rockwall County residents who have been so excited about the opening will soon be able to fill their mouths with IN-N-OUT’s  famous, 100 percent […]

‘Home for the Holidays’ at The Harbor

(Lake Ray Hubbard) Christmas in November at The Harbor is a wonderful way to kick-start the season and catch that magical feeling that brings out the best in all of us – especially since Santa has promised to make The Harbor in Rockwall one of his first stops of the season! Experience it Wednesday, Nov. […]

Fall Holiday Market at Helping Hands

The Rockwall County Helping Hands, located at 950 Williams St. in Rockwall, will host its annual Fall Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 22. The holiday sales event is presented by Centsible, and is dubbed “where fall and Christmas collide.” Shoppers can also take advantage of the fact that this is Tax Free Day at the […]