ROCKWALL, TX (November 13, 2014) Utley Middle School 7th grader Samantha Layne Miller will put her rodeo and horseback-riding skills to the test as she prepares to compete in her first-ever rodeo pageant and represent her hometown of Rockwall at the UPRA (United Professional Rodeo Association) Miss Teen and Queen Pageant. “I’m very excited and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 13, 2014) A catchy C-diff commercial is one of most popular new commercials on TV right now. Have you seen it? The message – “I wash my hands with soap. Do you wash your hands with soap?” It’s simple, yet powerful. (C Diff is an easily spread intestinal bacteria that causes unpleasant […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 13, 2014) Todd Phillips spent the last day of July watching a country shut down. Government offices and schools closed; stores and marketplaces emptied. The Ebola outbreak had turned parts ofLiberiainto ghost towns—practically overnight. Dr. Phillips, of Rockwall County, is Executive Director of The Last Well, a ministry that provides clean water […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 27, 2014) Why is this little dog so happy and content? When you’re this cute, life has to be a breeze! Meet her for yourself to see what we mean, but be prepared to fall in love. She’s sure to put a twinkle in your eye. She’ll be even happier when she […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]
Not to mention Cowboys football, 1/2 price drinks and no cover charge! Contest presented by Peghead Guitars, winner opens for Deryl Dodd ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (October 24, 2014) Peghead Guitars in Rockwall and Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse in Royse City teamed up for the SoJo Serenader Singer/Songwriter Competition, and the final showdown is this Monday, October […]
UPDATE (October 16, 2014) The Guiness World Record ALS Ice Bucket Challenge attempt has grown to the point that the original time and location has been changed to accommodate more people. NEW DETAILS: Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087 ORIGINAL […]
ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX (October 17, 2014) Hundreds of residents and visitors to the city of Rockwall were at the Harbor bright and early last Sunday morning to cheer on the triathletes and participants of the U.S. Open Triathlon, hosted by the cities of Rockwall and Heath. The somewhat chilly morning gave way to mostly-clear skies […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 17, 2014) Have a ghoulish good time from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 25 at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. There will be carnival games, candy, giveaways, bounce houses, music, entertainment, costume contest, and much more! The event is FREE and open to everyone. To share your good […]
(October 17, 2014) Join ultra marathon runners Dr. Bill Andrews and Molly Sheridan at 7 a.m. Saturday, November 8 at Keeley Elementary School in Rowlett for a FREE social run sponsored by the Rockwall Running Club, Royse City Running Club, Rowlett Road Road Warriors, and Sache Running Club. There will be two different 5 mile loops. Both […]