Rockwall’s Fourth of July Celebration to feature parachute jump

Rockwall’s Fourth of July Celebration to feature parachute jump

ROCKWALL, TX (June 29, 2022) The 2022 Independence Day Celebration will take place on Monday, July 4th at Harry Myers Park and will again feature a special presentation. Parachutists will jump from a vintage WWII Navy R4D-6S airplane, flown by the Dallas-Fort Worth Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. The R4D-6S will fly over Harry […]

Epic 70th anniversary celebration planned for Dallas’ oldest bar

Epic 70th anniversary celebration planned for Dallas’ oldest bar

Tickets available now | Space is limited DALLAS, TX (June 29, 2022) Dallas’ oldest, continuously operated bar – Stan’s Blue Note on Lower Greenville – is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Saturday, July 29 with an exclusive VIP event complete with complimentary buffet, open bar, live music, and the chance to fight back against Alzheimer’s! […]

Hot Dogs for Heroes: Highland Meadows to honor local first responders this Friday

Hot Dogs for Heroes: Highland Meadows to honor local first responders this Friday

ROCKWALL, TX (June 29, 2022) – Highland Meadows Health and Rehab – an award-winning licensed skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term care, will host Hot Dogs For Heroes, a drive-thru appreciation event, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 1st. As Highland Meadows joins our nation in celebrating independence, they wish […]

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club to host ‘Secure the Border’ meeting

Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club to host ‘Secure the Border’ meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (June 29, 2022) – The Rockwall County Republican Hispanic Club invites everyone to join them at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 at The Center at Rockwall Cityplace. Speakers are Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett, former Sheriff Harold Eavenson, Texas Border Sheriff Urbano ‘Benny’ Martinez, and Arizona Border Sheriff Mark Daniels. Complementary lunch will […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Righting a Ship or a Nation

Patti Richter, On Faith: Righting a Ship or a Nation

ROCKWALL, TX (June 28, 2022) – Twenty years ago, the USS Spiegel Grove went down near Key Largo, Florida. But the locals happily observe the anniversary since the sinking was intentional. The state had received title to the retired Navy ship hoping it could become a haven for marine life. The sunken ship, just six […]

Rockwall High School Stingerettes to host Storybook Kids Camp

Rockwall High School Stingerettes to host Storybook Kids Camp

ROCKWALL, TX (June 28, 2022) – 🧡Rockwall High School Stingerette Kids Camp🧡 is coming up July 25-27th!  Register by July 1st for a discounted rate!  We can’t wait to dance with your kids this summer.  All campers will also participate in a Rockwall High School pregame show this fall! Register at https://forms.gle/QQuRF4XXin3Cy3tg6 or see the […]

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some Observations of Concern

A Broad View by Jerry Hogan: Some Observations of Concern

Submitted Letter to the Editor/Guest Column contributed by Jerry Hogan, a former Rockwall County Judge ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 28, 2022) – First the shortage was toilet paper. Then it was baby formula. Last week it was Tampons. And now the latest published shortage we are facing is “mustard”. It seems they cannot get the […]

Celebrating Citizenship: Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program recognizes 28 new U.S. citizens

Celebrating Citizenship: Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program recognizes 28 new U.S. citizens

ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2022) The Reading for Adults Literacy Center, part of the Rockwall County Library, celebrated 23 years of the RFA program and honored 28 adults who recently passed their exam to become a United States Citizen. Each new citizen was recognized and awarded a certificate and US flag during a June 11 reception at […]

Royse City school board members sworn in, officers elected

Royse City school board members sworn in, officers elected

ROYSE CITY, TX (June 22, 2022) Congratulations to Jessica Ratteree, new Royse City ISD School Board member. Mrs. Ratteree ran for Place 7 unopposed in the May election. Mrs. Ratterree has been a regular attendee at school board meetings and workshops for months. She serves the community as a local realtor and is a parent […]

Local blogger creates viral dino drink to celebrate release of Jurassic World: Dominion

Local blogger creates viral dino drink to celebrate release of Jurassic World: Dominion

ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2022) Looking for the perfect drink for a Jurassic Park-themed party? Local food and party blogger Katie-Rose Watson, creator of The Rose Table (therosetable.com), came up with this fun dino drink for her Jurassic Park party, which was the most successful Rose Table party release in history with over half a […]