Texas pedestrian and bicyclist deaths continue to climb TxDOT urges drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to protect one another by following state traffic laws AUSTIN (Sept. 30, 2021) – Despite a decrease in traffic crashes in 2020, Texas saw a dramatic rise in the number of people killed walking and biking on our roadways. Last year, […]
TAKE TWO: Penultimate Weekend Brings Outlaws Back to Oklahoma & Texas in October $20,000 Payday at Devil’s Bowl’s Texas Outlaw Nationals on October 30 September 30, 2021 – Six months later, we’re returning to handle some unfinished business at Lawton Speedway on October 29 and Devil’s Bowl Speedway on October 30. After an April doubleheader […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Sept. 30, 2021) The Toyota of Rockwall I-30 Classic football game was a showdown worthy of the huge win for the Pack the Pantry event with all collections going to Helping Hands food pantry. The scores were as huge as the efforts to provide food and supplies for underserved families in need. It […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 30, 2021) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently passed and approved the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE ROCKWALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Supporting the Passage of the Rockwall Independent School District’s Bond Election Proposition A and Proposition B on November 2, 2021. WHEREAS, quality education for the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 29, 2021) Next month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, along with the Rockwall County Commissioners, issued a proclamation at yesterday’s Commissioners meeting, declaring October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Rockwall County. Jeff Landers, Director of Prevention Education, was on hand to receive the proclamation. :”We’re […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) Dahlia is a petite, 8 to 9 month old short-hair kitty whose kittens have all been weened, and she is now ready for her furever home. She is a sweet and friendly girl who purrs a lot and loves being petted. Dahlia is spayed, microchipped, FeLV/FIV negative and current on her […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) The Rockwall community mourns the loss of J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton, namesake of the Rockwall YMCA, whose life was taken Sept. 26 following an automobile accident near his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. The phrase “Renaissance man” echoes throughout our community, as friends and associates search for adequate words to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2021) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts various signature programs each year to connect area business and community leaders in order to drive the local economy. On Friday, Sept. 24, the Rockwall Chamber hosted the 2021 Iron Shot Chamber Classic Clay Shoot. Thirty-six teams competed in the event, held […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends is getting “all shook up” on Thursday, October 14, when Elvis impersonator, Manny Triana, will be serenading the ladies at their monthly luncheon! Social hour starts at 10 a.m. Reservations are $20 and may be made by contacting Susan at susanm20@hotmail.com or 972-256-6023; or Jo […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue will host a Fall overnight visitor camp out starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 and ending on Sunday, Oct. 17. The event will include dinner, s’mores, breakfast, and souvenir, as well as a feeding tour and enrichment demonstration. The cost is $150/person, and advance registration […]