(ROCKWALL – September 23, 2013) The Rockwall City Council recently appointed retired Major General Harold Gary Bunch to the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. Bunch appointment takes effect this month. Bunch retired from the U.S. Army Materiel Command as the Assistant Deputy Commanding General last year. Previously he was the Deputy Commander for Mobilization […]
ROCKWALL/HARBOR – Sept 23, 2013 – The 2013 Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk, a social photography event which will be celebrated in cities across the globe on Saturday, Oct. 5th, welcomes photographers of all skill levels to join the Photowalk at The Harbor in Rockwall. Each participant has the opportunity to submit their favorite picture taken that […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 23, 2013) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends, a social club for the women of Rockwall County, met on September 12 with 108 women in attendance. The program “Getting to Know You,” allowed members and guests at each table an interesting and fun format with which to get to know each other. Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL- Sept 23, 2013) Imagine a beautiful container overflowing with ornamental grasses, autumn hued mums and a selection of trailing vines. Gardeners often dream of creating a sensational seasonal container garden with flowers and foliage whose colors, textures and forms combine for beauty in a little space. Actually, creating such a garden is easier than it […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Wylie has a question for you: “Are you ready to play a game? It’s easy! We’ll begin when you’re sitting on that couch over there. Are you comfy? OK, I’ll curl up in your lap. How’s that? Wasn’t that fun? Let’s play again!” But here’s a secret exclusively for Blue […]
(ROCKWALL – Sept. 22, 2013) The Rockwall Art League will be sponsoring its 13th annual 2013 Judged Fine Art Show October 18-20 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 South Goliad in Rockwall. There is no admission fee and the show is open to the public. Show times are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, October 18; 10 a.m. […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Good news: Rockwall and Rowlett have growing economies. In Rockwall, the Trend Tower is going up swiftly. Retail centers and restaurants are popping up. Big stores with big names seem to be appearing on every corner. New banks are opening, and local ones are growing. In Rowlett, there’s a four-story […]
(ROWLETT – September 22, 2013) The Rowlett Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for new member, The Olson Law Firm. Representing the law firm was owner and lawyer, Lindsey Olson with her Law Clerk, Kelsey Howard. Lindsey Olson has many years of small business ownership and management experience. She understands the […]
(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) Dallas Morning News metropolitan columnist Jacquielynn Floyd will be the guest speaker for the October 8th Friends of the Rockwall County Library luncheon. She will address the audience on the challenges of keeping up in a changing media world. Floyd began working as a daily journalist in 1980 when she […]
Equest Ridefest to raise funds for care of therapy horses (ROCKWALL / WYLIE – Sept. 22, 2013) Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, will present Ridefest 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The annual fall fundraising event is open to the public and will feature circus-themed activities, performances […]