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 […]
Vets helping vets in Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (October 15, 2014) As a veteran of the United States Navy, Mike Chouteau, owner of Honda Cars of Rockwall, has a heart for veteran’s causes. Having served in the Navy for years, Mike says that he understands the struggles that veteran’s face, especially those seriously wounded. “Even when I need something […]
PLANO, TX. (October 13, 2014) TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation hosted the Julius Randle Cure Cancer Jam basketball tournament September 27, 2014 at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX. Randle, an NBA rookie for the Los Angeles Lakers, attended the event where he watched competitive play among some of the top high school picks in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 12, 2014) Rockwall High School competed in the first home swim meet of the season October 9 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center. The meet was scored as a 4-way dual meet. In the end, RHS girls swept all three schools, defeating Heath 53-37, Ranchview 69-13, and Newman Smith 52-34. RHS boys […]
JER Chilton YMCA prepares to introduce newly renovated, flagship facility ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is just weeks away from opening the doors to its greatly-expanded and newly-remodeled facility at 1210N. Goliad. The YMCA will hold a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 to celebrate the grand […]
By faith writer Patti Richter ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 9, 2014) Some magicians observe a strange tradition on Halloween; they hold a séance for Harry Houdini. But the late great magician won’t hear of it, and he would have told them so. Houdini found fame in the days of Vaudeville—the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. But […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Dallas-born singer/songwriter Deryl Dodd is best known for country hits like “Tony Lama Boots,” “Friends Don’t Drive Friends,” and “Back to the Honky Tonks.” But Dodd is more than a popular musician; he is an advocate for people with disabilities. Dodd has performed benefit concerts for children with Eagle-Barrett syndrome, […]