Rockwall Rotary has ‘good things on the horizon’

ROCKWALL, TX (August 3, 2014) With the recent induction of Dr. Bart Miller as president, there are big things ahead for the Rockwall Rotary Club. This includes the 29th annual Hot Rocks Bike Race coming up Saturday, August 9 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Miller said the event features kid-friendly short routes and more challenging trails for […]

Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas

Rockwall-based ministry addresses human trafficking in North Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (August 20, 2014) The sex traffic industry might seem a distant scourge, like something happening only in troubled third-world regions. It’s hard to fathom that modern-day slavery could exist in America, much less Texas. But one area woman knows it does. Rebecca Jowers reaches out to women like Rachel, who ran away from […]

Rockwall Animal Shelter adoption event at Rockwall Gold and Silver

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 20, 2014) Stop by and help the animals find a new home this Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Rockwall Gold & Silver. The Rockwall Animal Shelter trailer will be there loaded up with the animals. There will be door prizes,food, and drinks. Pizza Cucina will also be there offering pizza tastings. […]

Donate a fan, get a massage, help a senior

ROCKWALL, TX. (August 20, 2014) Throughout August, Jeanna’ Mead with Rockwall Body and Soul Massage is offering one hour massages for $25 when you donate a fan to help a local senior beat the heat. To date, Jeanna’ reports that her clients have donated 19 fans! All fan donations help the Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County […]

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

Blue Ribbon News accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (VIDEO)

ROCKWALL, TX (August 19, 2014) A challenge by Dan Keils, General Manager at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor, resulted in Richard Redig of Blue Ribbon News dumping a bucket full of ice over his head not once – but THREE times this afternoon. (Let’s just say that Richard is usually the one behind the […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show coming Oct 3-5

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show coming Oct 3-5

ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2014) Planning is underway for the Rockwall Art League’s 14th Annual Fall Fine Art Show, which returns October 3-5 to the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad. The show will be held in conjunction with Rockwall’s Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll, which will be nearby at The Center parking lot. The Old […]

‘Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway’ honors Congressman

ROCKWALL, TX (August 18, 2014) U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall was recognized during a special appreciation event today hosted by Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall. “Ralph Hall Day on Ralph Hall Parkway” brought together community members, friends and family. Mayor David Sweet opened the event by sharing several of Congressman Hall’s accomplishments. […]

Sons of the American Revolution East Fork Trinity Chapter salutes local business

ROCKWALL, TX (August 17, 2014) This past Saturday, the East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented the Rockwall Home Depot with a special flag certificate, recognizing their proud flying of the American flag and their ongoing support of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the SAR East […]

Rockwall’s Reading for Adults Literacy Program gets new look

Fashion Literate Fall classes begin September 2nd ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2014) The Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program in Rockwall will be sporting a new look this year– Steve Wilde, owner of Wilde Advertising, designed and printed custom t-shirts for the RFA tutors. The local businessman has donated 144 custom t-shirts to the RFA Literacy […]