CLICK TO SEE PHOTO GALLERY Carry The Load’s National Relay, dedicated to restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day, began at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York and traveled through several cities including Annapolis, Maryland ( Naval Academy), Washington D.C., down through the Carolinas, Tennessee, Arkansas and ending in Dallas, Texas. This […]
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTO GALLERY ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 26, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recently hosted Older Americans Day, an annual celebration honoring Rockwall County seniors and volunteers for their outstanding service and positive impact on our community. 2014 honorees included Kathy and Gary Grant, Jack and Annette Foster, Anita Hudson, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2014) When I was a little girl growing up in the late 50s, my mother belonged to the Readers Digest Record of the Month Club. I can still remember the thrill I felt when the flat cardboard box arrived in the mail. Mom would open the box and pull out the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2014) American Idol recording star Jason Castro from Rockwall and the 20+piece U.S. Air National Guard Band of the Southwest – which performed at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library – will headline the first annual Rockwall Memorial Day concert, Sunday, May 25, 7 pm, at The Harbor […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2014) Congressman Ralph Hall and Lt. General, USAF NASA Astronaut (Ret.) Thomas Stafford (Apollo 10) addressed residents of Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living this afternoon, during a special Memorial luncheon honoring veterans. Congressman Hall presented a flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol. The Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard posted the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2014) Carry The Load’s National Relay Team left West Point New York on April 29 for a 2000 mile trek across the country. The Team will come through Rockwall on the way to Dallas Sunday, May 25th at approximately 3:30 a.m. The mission of Carry The Load is to restore the […]
UPDATE (June 9, 2014) POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. Stay tuned for details on when the event will be rescheduled. ROCKWALL, TX (May 22, 2014) Get your daily dose of iron at the Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. Help drive the cause on June 9th at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) Save the date and register early. The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will present its 5th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Rockwall’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon in Rockwall County, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Produced by Playtri Racing, this year’s event is expected to draw 250 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 20, 2014) The Rockwall High School football team and Jacket Backers Booster Club have teamed up with Meador Auto to kick off this year’s Spring Swarm, the annual spring football game that introduces the 2014 Rockwall Yellowjackets and concludes their annual food drive for Helping Hands. This much-anticipated community event will be […]
ROWLETT, TX (May 19, 2014) Bring the entire family to downtown Rowlett to as we celebrate Memorial Day and honor our fallen military heroes. The event begins with the Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00 A.M. in Veteran’s Park, adjacent to the Library at 3900 Main Street, honoring the men and women who gave their lives […]