Heroic actions revive 84-year-old in YMCA aerobics class (ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2017) Paul Havens may have turned 84 this year, but he hasn’t slowed down for a second. After attending daily exercise classes at the JER Chilton YMCA for the past eight years, he has become somewhat of a favorite amongst instructors and […]
Chandlers Landing HOA to unveil new clubhouse this summer (ROCKWALL, TX — June 5, 2017) In early July, the Chandlers Landing HOA will open up its brand new clubhouse and restaurant known as The Landing at Chandlers to the public – a project that’s been the pride and joy of the Chandlers Landing community for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) Throughout his life, Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson has worn many hats. He served for 18 years as a state police officer, worked 16 years in an executive position as Director of Security for First National Bank in Dallas, and spent another five years running his own consulting business […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 31, 2017) Right at 200 people turned out for the Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living Memorial Day celebration for its military veteran residents on Monday, May 29. The crowd enjoyed a free lunch and a short address from local U.S. Marine Corps veteran Trace Johannesen, who’s also a member of event […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2017) On Memorial Day, May 29, community members came out to Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park for a remembrance ceremony, followed by live music from local Country band Matthew Middleton & Texas Drive, and tons of food and family fun including face painting, balloon animals, train rides for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 17, 2017) So many fathers make such a big impact on the people in their lives that it’s strange to think that Father’s Day was not always celebrated. However, the tradition was not started until 1910, when Sonora Louise Smart Dodd decided to create a day to honor her father, William […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 26, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship to Rockwall High School senior, Sydney Chalk. Scholarship funds are raised at the Soroptimist annual Rockwall Country Fair which will be Saturday, June 10, at the Rockwall County Courthouse on Yellow Jacket Lane from 10AM-8PM. Pictured from left to right: Susan Reeves, Sydney Chalk […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 25, 2017) Law enforcement agencies from across Rockwall County will conduct a DWI “No Refusal Program” during the Memorial Day holiday. This is a program whereby a warrant will be sought to draw an individual’s blood for analysis if an officer has probable cause to believe that the person has been […]
Put water safety first this summer (ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2017) With summer approaching, lots of folks will be looking to beat the Texas heat by partaking in a variety of fun water activities such as swimming and boating. But regardless whether you’re taking your child for a fun swim at the local community […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Auditions for the Rockwall Community Playhouse Teen Theatre (ages 13-19) production of Disco Inferno, directed by Gene Fields, will be held on Saturday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the playhouse (609 E Rusk St). Auditioners are asked to prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a 70’s […]