City teams with DAR for Constitution Week

(Rockwall) September 5, 2012 – Council proclaims Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 as Constitution Week Rockwall Mayor David Sweet joined with the Rock Wall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to celebrate Constitution Week in September. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started 57 years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. […]

Getting ready for a special occasion

September 5, 2012 – No, no, no… I have no current plans for a wedding.  In fact, I’m pretty darn single at the moment. When I put this picture on my Facebook page without any comment about why I was wearing it, I got slammed with Facebook comments, texts and e-mails from many of my friends […]

Dodie the crawfish hangs with Hawks

Dodie the crawfish hangs with Hawks

(Heath) September 4, 2012 – Rockwall ISD has a new football fan, and she’s showing her support by giving away goodies to winners of the Scoreboard Dot Race, sponsored by Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor.  Meet Dodie the Crawfish at upcoming home games for both the Heath Hawks and the Rockwall Yellowjackets. The friendly […]

Meet Jinx, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Jinx, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) September 4, 2012 – This little kitten is a brave young boy. Jinx is so unassuming and sweet that it’s hard to believe he could run into trouble. He had a mouth injury and some patches of missing fur from either a fight or an attack. None of that matters to Jinx. Now that he’s […]

Labor Day Parade & Festival at Garland’s Central Park

September 3, 2012 – The Labor Day Parade & Festival is underway until 5 p.m. today at Garland Central Park, 1310 W. Ave. F in Garland. Take advantage of free admission and parking and enjoy the Festival in the Park, including entertainment by Aubrey Lynn and Yellow Rose, a variety of food vendors, Market in the […]

Rockwall’s Corporate Crossing to undergo reconstruction

September 3, 2012 – The City of Rockwall has scheduled Corporate Crossing (formerly a portion of FM-549) to be reconstructed between State Highway 276 and the Interstate 30 Service Road. The existing two-lane asphalt section of Corporate Crossing will be reconstructed to a four-lane divided concrete road with curb and gutter and an underground drainage […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes new member, Waste Management

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Waste Management with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 29. Assisting in cutting of the ribbon with City Manger, Lynda Humble are Public Sector Solutions Manager, Steve Kellar on left and  Area Vice President, Don Smith right. Waste Management partners with their customers and communities to manage […]

Incredible Bubble Show at Rockwall library

(Rockwall) September 2, 2012 – The Rockwall County Library has an event-filled calendar in September, including: The Incredible Bubble Show Family Night  7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25  The Incredible Bubble Show is a high energy soap bubble program for kids of all ages.  Soap Bubble Artist Linda Berman transforms children’s natural fascination with soap bubbles […]

Rowlett Chamber to host 22nd Annual Golf classic

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, September 20 at the Waterview Golf Club.  The tournament is open to anyone that would like to participate. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and lunch will be provided by Chick-fil-A. The Shotgun Scramble starts at noon and dinner will be provided by […]