(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Getting your closets ready for winter? One Man’s Treasure, a local non-profit organization which serves the needs of formerly incarcerated men, will be collecting men’s coats during the month of November. Over 400 coats are needed for OMT’s clients this coming winter. OMT will distribute the clothing to indigent men […]
(September 3, 2015) As Texas continue to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red […]
(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]
DALLAS, TX. (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals with special needs) were admitted free. Family members and caregiver were offered discounted tickets. Lisa Kirkwood of The Colony commented that her special […]
DALLAS, TX (July 13, 2015) The official list of participating restaurants has been unveiled and reservations are now open for the summer’s hottest dining event, the 18th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market. Dine out to enjoy delicious three-course prix fixe dinners ($35 or $45) and two course lunches ($20), discover more than 125 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2015) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family received the surprise of a lifetime – and on America’s birthday, no less – when national nonprofit organization Operation FINALLY HOME and other local organizations announced they will gift a new custom-built, mortgage-free Rockwall home to the veteran. The announcement […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 29, 2015) Agents from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service brought Rockwall County Master Gardeners and city officials together May 28 at the EarthKind Trial Gardens to discuss their success in cultivating and researching new environment-friendly rose plants. Rockwall’s EarthKind Trial Gardens are located at 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane between the Rockwall […]
Don Silaff’s 1937 Ford takes top prize for 2nd time (ROCKWALL, TX – May 22, 2015) Over eight years of reconstruction paid off for Don Silaff last weekend after his upscaled 1937 Ford Convertible took home Best in Show at the Cars for CASA auto show for the second year in a row. Silaff said […]
(May 5, 2015) Big Gus and Swampadelic invites all to come join the largest fishing tourney in the state during Big Gus’ 2nd Annual Swampadelic Catfish Tournament and Fry on Saturday, June 27 at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Featuring the smart and beautiful handfishing Bare Knuckle Babes, this year’s event will […]
WEATHER-RELATED UPDATE (May 15, 2015) This just in from the City of Rockwall: “Founders Day Festival is still planned to go on as scheduled this Saturday, May 16th! There are however a few changes being made that we would like to communicate to everyone. We will be placing our food vendors and the daytime bands […]