Tips for avoiding heat stroke, summer health hazards

(Rowlett) July 18, 2013 – Summer’s warmer temperatures and longer days give us more opportunities to be outside enjoying ourselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars, you may start hearing weather stations discuss the “heat index.” A heat index is the temperature your body feels when the actual air temperature is combined with […]

Throwaway Ponies, Macy’s partner for ‘Shop for a Cause’

Macy’s helps raise funds for Rockwall horse rescue organization with $5 shopping passes (Rockwall) July 19, 2013 – Macy’s has partnered with Throwaway Ponies to invite customers to Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Throwaway Ponies now.  Throwaway Ponies, located […]

Algal bloom may affect taste, odor of water in Rockwall

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – If you experience a change in taste or odor of water supplied by the City of Rockwall, a seasonal “algal bloom” is the culprit. It doesn’t change the quality of the water supply – it is strictly a taste issue, according to the city’s water supplier, the North Texas Municipal […]

Daughters of the American Revolution host New Citizens Reception

Congressman Ralph Hall is guest speaker at Rock Wall Chapter DAR meeting (Rockwall) July 14, 2013 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the American Revolution hosted a New Citizens Reception at the Rockwall County Library July 13. Welcoming remarks made by Regent Peggy Atterberry were followed by the presentation of colors: Color Guard East Fork-Trinity […]

Rockwall traffic alert: lane closures July 15-20

Keeping you informed: Around the clock lane closures on FM 740 in Rockwall  WHAT:     Weather permitting, all traffic on FM 740 will be shifted to the southbound lanes with one lane in each direction for 24 hours a day from 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15, through 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. At 8 […]

Throwaway Ponies rescues horses from Red Oak, seeks sponsors

(Rockwall) July 12, 2013 – Volunteers are stepping up to help make a difference for seven horses rescued today in Red Oak by Throwaway Ponies of Rockwall. Sponsors and foster homes are urgently needed as Throwaway Ponies works to provide medical care and training so the horses can be ready for new homes. “They have […]

Heath celebrates freedom with Parade, Popsicles in the Park

(Heath) July 11, 2013 – Laurence Drive was drenched in red, white and blue as hundreds of residents and guests lined the street for the City’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4. Unseasonably pleasant weather made it extra fun to view the many parade entries that included colorfully decorated floats, golf carts, off-road […]

Rockwall County Democratic meeting July 20

(Rockwall County) July 11, 2013 – The regular meeting of the Rockwall County Democratic Party will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington in Rockwall. Jeff Casper, organizer with Battleground Texas will be the guest speaker. Jeff will give an update about BGTX and what is […]

Competitive soccer tryouts this Saturday

(Rockwall) July 10, 2013 – Texas Global Soccer Academy will host additional rounds of soccer tryouts from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and  6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at Dobbs Elementary School soccer field. They are seeking at least one goal keeper and several field field players to fill out their […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(Royse City) July 8, 2013 – Congratulations to the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month award winners! The winning yard is located at 200 High Meadow Drive. The purpose of the Yard of the Month program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the […]