Whether you’re new to Rockwall or a longtime resident, you’re invited to join Newcomers RSVP for Feb 14 BINGO luncheon by Jan 28 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) When the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met on Jan 10, ‘Mother Goose’ came to visit. She shared that “Nursery Rhymes are Not for Children” and told the true story about many familiar […]
Brunch, bidding and BINGO (ROCKWALL-January 15, 2013) Rockwall Women’s League will host their 2nd annual Big Hat Bingo Bash at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1 at Dallas Athletic Club, 4111 La Prada Drive in Mesquite. Last year’s event was attended by 100 ladies who voted that Elaine Sullivan wore the “Best Big Hat.” She was awarded […]
Literacy Reception Jan 24 to honor retiring Literacy Center Leader (ROCKWALL-January 12, 2013) Since 2000, Gloria Bishop has been responsible for carrying out the mission of the Rockwall County Library Adult Literacy Center. In her role as Adult Literacy Coordinator she has seen the program grow from two students and five tutors in 2000 to […]
Local businesses, members recognized for service to Chamber, community (ROCKWALL-January 11, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Partnership Awards & Appreciation Gala Jan. 10, recognizing area businesses and individuals for outstanding contributions to the Chamber and community over the past year. The Rockwall High School Jazz Band set the tone for the “All That […]
Rockwall Relay for Life, April 26, 2013 (ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) Kathleen Hail has been a Rockwall resident since the age of two and is a graduate of Rockwall Elementary School, Rockwall Intermediate School, and Rockwall High School. She left her hometown just long enough to attend college at Southwest Texas University where she majored in […]
(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) The first annual COTA “Run Your Heart Out” 5K & Fun Run benefiting the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the east pavilion at Harry Myers Park, Rockwall. With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant […]
(ROCKWALL-January 9, 2013) Join Rockwall County Helping Hands for “Rockwall Goes Red” Little Red Dress Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Culpepper Steakhouse, 309 E. Interstate 30. The premier wine and cheese tasting event welcomes wine expert, Jim Leeuw of Select Wines, who will guide guests through a sampling of elite […]
Skill, speed and stamina tested at North Texas’ largest on-going multi-sport event (FRISCO-January 8, 2013) Touchdowns and chilly days, twists and turns on the ice, last minute winning layups, skill, speed and stamina, and a well placed serve, kick or spike will mark the events of the Winter Games of Texas. If the 2012 Summer […]
(DALLAS-January 5, 2013) Shop, play and learn at the DFW Family Expo, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Centennial Hall in Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Collum Blvd. in Dallas, 75315. This community event is slated to be the largest baby, kids and family show in Dallas Fort Worth, with entertainment, […]
(ROCKWALL-January 3, 2013) On Tuesday, January 1, more than 100 people gathered at the Rockwall County Historical Courthouse to watch the swearing-in of 14 newly elected and re-elected county officials. All of those elected in Rockwall County, whose population now exceeds 80,000 people, were Republicans. The ceremony included those elected to the four newly created offices […]