(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2015) The rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America is a very special honor; it takes perseverance, integrity and strength. My journey to becoming an Eagle was an interesting one and you will soon find out why. One of the best-known requirements is to conduct an Eagle […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) My dad has always got the press. Having served on the Tennessee Governor’s cabinet, as well as 20 years in the State House of Representatives, he was a giant in our community, and a hero in my life. Yet, as they say, “the hand that rocks the cradle is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) The Rockwall Founders Day Festival is this Saturday, May 16, and the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will celebrate by offering the first-time “lease” of 64 parcels (limit two per family) of the Cotton Patch, located on the RCHF & Museum grounds at Harry Myers Park, 901 Washington St. Guest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) The Rockwall Art League is cooperating with the American Society of Marine Artists to promote their annual Young Marine Artists Search in the North Texas region. The competition is open to artists ages 16 to 23 and is designed to encourage young artists to explore marine subjects in their […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) Have you ever wondered how a tear in a painting is repaired, or how a yellowed varnish layer is removed? Do you want to know the difference between strainers and stretchers, and why it’s so important? Do you need to know how to safely roll a painting and prepare […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Harry Meyers Community Center. The organization will present scholarships to three deserving young ladies. Priscylla Bento, a previous scholarship recipient, will be the guest speaker. A Mexican Fiesta will be served at 6:30. Submitted […]
Meet Mike and Patricia Keegan, giving back to the community they call home (ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) Local residents Mike and Patricia Keegan have been around; with jobs that have taken them from different parts of the country and beyond to places such as Guacara, Venezuela, to the nearly 30 years they’ve lived […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) Young and old came together Sunday, May 3 to enjoy the 2nd Annual Family Kite Fly-In at Raymond Cameron Lake. Hosted by Bruce and Lorna Foith, along with Don Garner, the event included a specialty kite demonstration by Garner, and welcomed special guest Nell Welborn of the Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot J. Waymon Rose, a resident of Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rockwall, is one of six senior veterans selected to soar the skies over Dallas-Fort Worth in a World War II era bi-plane. The “Day of Recognition” is made possible by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Tickets are on sale for “The New Inspirations Garden Tour-Look, Listen, Learn!” hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association on Saturday, May 16. This new event is sure to be an awesome and educational event that you will not want to miss! Tickets are available at American National […]