(Lewisville) October 1, 2012 – Joey “Jaws” Chesnut, the top-ranked competitive eater in the world according to Major League Eating, ate 102 tamales in 12 minutes to set a world record and win the 8th annual World Tamale Eating Championship on September 29 in Lewisville, Texas. Tim “Eater X” Janus, a four-time winner of the […]
Zombies Night Out at the Rockwall County Library Love your library? Want to be in a music video? The Rockwall County Library is celebrating Teen Read Week by making a Thriller music video! If you’re a teen ages 12-18 and you love your library, like zombies or just want to learn the Thriller, be sure […]
Council Approves New Budget / Adopts Tax Rate (Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – The City Council recently approved a $26.2 million budget for fiscal year 2012-2013, which begins on October 1, 2012. The spending plan includes the addition of four police officers and two firefighters as well as an additional $150,000 for street maintenance and repairs. […]
(Rowlett) September 29, 2012 – Taking a health sciences course during her sophomore year of high school, Rowlett senior Kristiana Barbosa could only hope that what she learned would one day help save someone’s life. That day came this summer while working at Whataburger. An elderly man began choking on his meal. “He was waving […]
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 […]
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 […]
(Rockwall) September 20, 2012 – This Saturday, September 22, East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 will present Service Awards to several members who have been Masons for at least 50 years. In addition to the 50 year service awards, they will also present a 65 year award to Rockwall’s own, Congressman Ralph Hall. The event is […]
(Rockwall County) On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, a Rockwall County jury convicted Arkansas resident James Marquette Bradley, 22, on the charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine. Less than two hours after retiring to deliberate on punishment, the jury sentenced the previously convicted felon to 35 years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that, on […]
Encouraging families to address healthy living during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September 18, 2012 – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the Rockwall YMCA — a leader in youth development and healthy living—wants to help families in Rockwall County understand the risks of childhood obesity and how to incorporate regular physical activity and […]
(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – Rockwall County 4-H will host a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 24 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Suite B, in Rockwall, showcasing 4-H Clubs for those interested in learning more. The program will cover: Dog Obedience Fashion & Sewing Food & Nutrition Horses Livestock Projects […]