Grand opening Sunday, May 19 (ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) A new, 18-hole disc golf course is taking shape at Smith Family Park in Fate, where the 18 members of the current Leadership Rockwall class are hard at work completing their community service project. A grand opening celebration is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, just […]
(ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) After months of preparation and a $1,000 donation from Walmart, the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club has prepared and distributed 200 meals for needy children in Rockwall County. Initially partnering with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, Kiwanis held its March 19th meeting at the Boys and Girls Club to assemble meals. One hundred fifty dinners […]
(LAKE RAY HUBBARD-May 4, 2013) Numerous sightings of curious web-footed tracks are being reported area Lake Ray Hubbard, leaving residents clamoring over their origin. After expert analysis, officials believe they belong to Flo-T Duck, the official mascot of the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta. What sets these prints apart is that they appear to be dancing […]
(ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Harbor District US Postal Office, now conveniently located at 3003 Ridge Road in Rockwall. They have all of the latest stamps and offer the same services including First Class, Priority Mail, and Express Mail all at same price as […]
(May 4, 2013) The 2nd Annual Grand Hall USA GRILL OUT will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Grand Hall USA, 3838 W. Miller Road in Garland, 75041. Proceeds from the raffle and 50% of grill sales will benefit Patriot Paws Service Dogs of Rockwall, a nonprofit organization that provides highly trained […]
What is a breast center? (ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) You may have recently heard the term breast center or seen an advertisement or signage for a breast center in your area. Being a fairly new term, you may have wondered “what is a breast center and why is it important?” A breast center is a highly […]
(WYLIE-May 4, 2013) Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship was honored by an official visit from United States Congressman Pete Sessions during April at the Equest facility in Wylie. Congressman Sessions was on site to learn more about the “Hooves for Heroes” program, Equest’s equine assisted therapy program for U.S. Veterans. The Congressman was personally introduced to […]
(May 4, 2013) Join Chef Paul’s Bucket Ride to Galveston Island, featuring a volleyball tournament, bike games and a Best Show Bike contest. Bring tents and sleeping bags and enjoy music, camping and a bonfire while fighting back against pancreatic cancer. The Bucket Ride will run Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. Kick stands […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY-May 3, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 13, 2013 in the Harry Myers Community Center. The program will include several students from the local high schools presenting their essays to the members for a vote on who will receive the 2013 RCRW scholarship. A light dinner will be […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-May 3, 2013) For the Rockwall ISD Water Polo programs, it seems they saved the best for last. A team comprised of predominately Heath High School players teamed with a few Rockwall High School athletes to compete in the 2013 North Texas Consolidated High School Championships on April 27 in Denton. “This was the Super Bowl […]