ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year. Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (July 2, 2015) Rockwall Constable Randy Parks was awarded the title 2014-2015 Constable of the Year by the State of Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association. Parks was awarded this honor for saving the life of a Vietnam veteran last November when he went into a diabetic coma while traveling on Highway […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine. Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces. I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- June 30, 2015) Less than two hours after retiring to deliberate, a Rockwall County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Wylie resident William Leigh Muzolf, 42, on the charge of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. On June 26, 2015, the same jury unanimously sentenced Muzolf, who had no prior felony history, […]
FATE, TX. (June 29, 2015) The City of Fate Department of Public Safety Chief Brian Griffith’s message reminds everyone of the dangers of Driving While Intoxicated. The Fate Department of Public Safety will focus enforcement efforts from 6/25 through 7/7 2015 with a goal of sober roadways in and around Fate. Drunk and drugged driving […]
It’s all fun with fireworks til someone gets burned ROCKWALL,TX. (June 25, 2015) Every year around the Fourth of July, hospitals see an uptick of emergency patients due to fireworks-related injuries. What is supposed to be a fun-filled celebration can quickly turn into an unplanned visit to your local ER. Children have the greatest risk […]
(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 24, 2015) One Rockwall family will soon have a chance to test their brainpower on screen. After applying to appear on Family Feud over five months ago, Marjorie Bradford said she and her family received word that they made it on the show. The family will be flown to Atlanta, Georgia on July […]
ROCKWALL, TEXAS – June 23, 2015 – Fans of the famous Pumpkin Patch pickles and jalapeño peppers will still be able to get these popular delicacies, but orders must be placed no later than August 1st. They will be available in September thanks to the efforts of Carolyn Duckworth and crew who are making them […]
Storm-damaged vessel repaired, sailing again (ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2015) Sail With Scott’s Harbor Lights had broken away from the dock during a storm overnight on May 27. After crashing and damaging the Rockwall city dock, Harbor Lights ended up lodged onto the rocks on shore on Lake Ray Hubbard. The crew has been […]