Rockwall dedicates Harbor lighthouse to local legend and master sailor Scott Self

Rockwall dedicates Harbor lighthouse to local legend and master sailor Scott Self

ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2021 — The late Scott Self dedicated his life to sharing his passion for sailing and the love for his Rockwall community. What could be more fitting than to dedicate a lighthouse in his honor? Prior to the Concert by the Lake on Thursday, July 22nd, dozens gathered to witness […]

State Fair announces 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

State Fair announces 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

DALLAS, TX (July 15, 2021) State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting […]

Garland ISD to offer free school meals to all in 2021-22

Garland ISD to offer free school meals to all in 2021-22

GARLAND ISD, TX (July 14, 2021) Garland ISD is pleased to announce that all students will have access to free, nutritious meals every school day during 2021-22. Thanks to guidance issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), schools are allowed to offer meals at no cost to all students this school year. Typically, […]

YMCA and Mission Control team up to bring esports to communities across greater Dallas area

YMCA and Mission Control team up to bring esports to communities across greater Dallas area

DALLAS (July 12, 2021) – Today, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas announced Mission Control, a leading recreational esports software, is working with the Dallas YMCA. After seeing much success in its esports programs, the Dallas YMCA has chosen to utilize the Mission Control platform as it allows them to create an even better experience for […]

Local wounded veteran and his family surprised with a mortgage-free home

Local wounded veteran and his family surprised with a mortgage-free home

ROYSE CITY, TX – July 9, 2021 — Local Army veteran John Endsley and his family received a surprise police escort this morning; Their destination: unknown. Well, at least to the Endsley family. When they arrived in the new Parkside Village development in Royse City, they saw folks lining the sidewalk cheering them on. They […]

Royse City middle school student founds a patisserie for dogs

Royse City middle school student founds a patisserie for dogs

ROYSE CITY, TX – July 8, 2021 — Paws up, pups! A Royse City middle schooler is bringing a new patisserie to town serving delicious, vet-approved treats. Klair McClendon, an eighth grade student at Ouida Baley Middle School, found inspiration to start her own dog treat company called Pup’s Patisserie from her own four-legged companion […]

Rockwall County Democratic Party launches ‘plogging’ campaign

Rockwall County Democratic Party launches ‘plogging’ campaign

Rockwall County Democrats urge residents to show our county some love  ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) We know that most people wouldn’t toss litter on the ground in front of their house, so why would they toss it on the streets, parks, and intersections of their community? Some Rockwall County Democratic Party members invite the […]

Heath senior citizen celebrates 91 years of living, gets recognized by Texas State Senator Bob Hall

Heath senior citizen celebrates 91 years of living, gets recognized by Texas State Senator Bob Hall

ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2021 — Texas Senator Bob Hall recently commemorated a Heath senior resident who turned 91 years old on June 7th. John Vick with Sen. Hall’s Office presented Jeanette Cornelius, a resident at GoodLife Senior Living and Memory Care, with a resolution signed by Sen. Hall recognizing the momentous occasion during […]

Rockwall County Treasure Hunt unearths a fun, educational experience for all

ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2021 — Every month, there’s some treasure just waiting to be found in Rockwall County. Last year when COVID forced many to stay at home, local businessman Kevin Potts with Rapier Home Services wanted to do something to help people fight the stir-crazies and have some fun together out of […]

‘Annexation: Celebration of Texas Statehood’ exhibit at The Bailey House

‘Annexation: Celebration of Texas Statehood’ exhibit at The Bailey House

ROCKWALL, TX (June 24, 2021) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is excited to announce the  exhibit, “Annexation: Celebration of Texas Statehood,” running through July 20 at The Bailey House, 903 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. The exhibit will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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