Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture

Meet the Artist Behind the 2018 State Fair of Texas’ Butter Sculpture

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 27, 2018) The State Fair of Texas opens tomorrow to bring tons of fried food, family fun and an innovative butter sculpture that’s sure to spread some joyous wonder. Artist Ken Robison’s buttery creation, titled “Some Assembly Required,” features the head of Big Tex as seen in the artwork reflecting the […]

Local resident Erin Neill named Pioneer of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 25, 2018) Local resident Erin Neill was recently certified as a Rockwall County Pioneer by the Rockwall County Genealogical Society. The Society formed its Pioneer Certification Committee in January 2018 as a way to recognize living residents who are longtime descendants of the county’s earliest settlers. To qualify for a Pioneer […]

The Color Purple – What Does it Mean?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 20, 2018) The color purple has historically been associated with nobility, but for property owners it takes on a different meaning.  Purple paint on fences, trees, or posts indicate NO TRESPASSING. The state of Texas provides detailed information on no trespassing laws in it Penal Code: Title 7 Chapter 30.  A criminal […]

Volunteer Leader Workshops for Chronic Disease, Diabetes Self-Management

Area Agency on Aging Chronic Disease Self-Management Series for Volunteer Leader Training (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Sept. 14, 2018) If you want to become healthier and assist others to do the same, become a certified leader for the Chronic Disease Self-Management and Diabetes Self-Management Programs. Training is free and no prior teaching or medical experience […]

Rowlett Reviews: ‘Women of the Raj’ Sept. 18

(ROWLETT, TX – Sept. 9, 2018) Rowlett Reviews will kick off its 33rd season at 10AM Tuesday, Sept. 18 at First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Road in Rowlett with another great review from Mary Tharp Booty, a local reviewer and member of the Dallas Professional Book Reviewers Association. Mary also holds a Master of Fine […]

Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy seeks ESL volunteers

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 21, 2018) Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy is seeking evening volunteers to teach English as a Second Language one night per week.  Classes begin September 10.  All training and materials are provided. For more information, please contact Carol Cease, Adult Literacy Coordinator at the Library, ccease@rockwallcountytexas.com, 972 204 7700. Our monthly print […]

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