Guest farmers invited to stake out a parcel of Blackland Prairie and plant their own cotton crop (ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2016) The Rockwall Founders Day celebration on Saturday, May 21 will include the opportunity for folks to “lease” parcels of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Cotton Patch and plant cotton seeds for the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2016) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 unveiled its completed Backyard Refuge project for the Rockwall Child Advocacy Center (CAC) on Sunday, May 15, during a come and go dedication event at the CAC (1350 E Washington St). The community was invited to come marvel at the new pergola, playground […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2016) Cars for CASA rolled up to The Harbor parking lot Sunday, May 15 to fundraise for kids in foster care. Lone Star CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, is an organization that allows regular citizens to volunteer as advocates for foster children in court by making recommendations to judges […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 14, 2016) Yesterday Homes for Our Troops hosted its third Golf Challenge tournament at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club benefiting veterans severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. 20 teams comprised of 80 players competed in the tournament, which grossed approximately $20,000. The winners from the tournament included: First place team […]
(HEATH, TX – May 14, 2016) The Heath Department of Public Safety will host a special service at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 16 at Heath City Hall to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 10, 2016) When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, friends and family have many questions: What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 10) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all military personnel at its North Texas water parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield and Roanoke from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 28; Sunday, May 29; and Monday, May 30. All immediate family members can purchase their day pass […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 6, 2016) The 2016 JFS Memorial Volleyball Tournament is set for Saturday, May 14, on the sand courts of the Oasis Beach and Tennis Club, located at 5757 State Highway 205 in Rockwall, Texas. Check in will be at 8:30 AM and games will begin at 9:00 AM. This 4-on-4 coed volleyball tournament […]
(Rockwall, Texas – May 5, 2016) Early signs of summer are finally upon us… as a flurry of activity ramps up in Downtown Rockwall this weekend. Residents have waited patiently all winter for the return of two favorite activities that signal the beginning of summer. The excitement mounts as both the San Jacinto Plaza Music […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) The 11th Annual Cars for CASA car, truck and motorcycle show will return to The Harbor in Rockwall on May 15, 2016, benefiting Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Registration for entries is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m. The mission of Lone […]