Spectators admitted free to Cowgirl Roundup in Royse City

See cowgirls compete in events like barrel racing, ranch sorting, and ‘cow racing’  September 30, 2012 – Spectators are welcome as more than 70 cowgirls from all over Texas and surrounding states compete for buckles, cash, awards and bragging rights at the Sixth Annual Cowgirl Roundup on October 6 and 7 at Bar S Arena in […]

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

(Rockwall) September 16, 2012 – Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch kicks off its 24th year with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 29. Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is a nonprofit all-volunteer community effort and benefits the Rockwall County Library and Council of Catholic Women or Our Lady of the Lake. Located at the […]

International Observe the Moon Night draws crowd to Rockwall library

September 29, 2012 – On Saturday, September 22, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Library, 250-plus Rockwall County residents of all ages observed the First Quarter Moon as part of 2012 International Observe the Moon Night. Despite the extreme light pollution in the library parking lot, the Moon shone brightly as the […]

5K race to benefit families affected by domestic violence

September 26, 2012 – The In Her Shoes 5K will be Sunday, October 13 at Harry Myer’s Park West Pavilion Baseball Fields. Onsite registration is at 7:45 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. The Women In Need second annual 5K benefits families affected by domestic violence. To register online, visit wininhershoes.eventbrite.com. Submitted by Cheryl Weaver, Community […]

Friday Study Club hosts Reassembly Tea

(Rockwall) September 26, 2012 – The Friday Study Club, the oldest women’s organization in Rockwall, recently held its annual Reassembly Tea at the home of Mary Hunt. Approximately 80 members and guests attended the Tea and enjoyed visiting with old friends and making new ones.  The Club supports the Rockwall County Library and Terrell State […]

Color Me Green 5K, Caterpillar Dash in Frisco

October 6 fun run intended to raise awareness and fund a cure for childhood cancers (Frisco) September 25, 2012 – On October 6, the Frisco Square will be transformed into a green square, symbolizing childhood cancer awareness. The Color Me Green 5K & Caterpillar Dash sponsored by AT&T benefits the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. This […]

East Trinity Lodge recognizes members for years of dedicated service

East Trinity Lodge recognizes members for years of dedicated service

September 24, 2012 – East Trinity Lodge #157 of Rockwall recently recognized six Texas Masons who have given at least 50 years of dedicated service. Brothers James Wheatley, Roy Lambert, Eugene Cuny and Billy Peoples were awarded 50 Year Grand Lodge Service Awards; and Brothers Ralph Hall and Odis Lowe were awarded with 65 Year […]

Tournament honors fallen golfer, benefits Helping Hands

September 24, 2012 – It was a sell-out event and a day of fun and friendly competition benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands and honoring a fallen golfer. The annual Ambassadors Buffalo Creek Golf Tournament and its 142 golfers paid honor to the life of the late Brennen Teel, 31, the son of Ken and Becky […]

Crime and Punishment: the true case of Meddie Bowles

Program set for the October 9 meeting of Friends of the Library (Rockwall) September 24, 2012 – The marker for Luther Watson Bowles sits in the hot September sun at the intersection of two driveways in the Rockwall Memorial Cemetery.  It is not very different from all the other gray granite tombstones, showing the family name and […]

Rachel’s Challenge assembly challenges Rockwall ISD students

(Rockwall ISD) September 24, 2012 – On Monday, September 17, Cody Hodges, Rachel’s Challenge Certified Trainer, assembled with the entire faculty, staff, and 722 students at Utley Middle School. Rachel’s Challenge is a program that empowers students and adults with strategies to effectively confront bullying and feelings of isolation with kindness and compassion.  In addition, […]