ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2020 — Local WWII veteran Herman Billnitzer is in for quite the treat this Halloween when he celebrates his 100th birthday. The community is invited to join a birthday train of 100 cars driving past Herman’s house on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Rally areas will be in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2020 — Students of Heritage Christian Academy’s secondary campus spent time sharing songs, fellowship and goodies with the senior residents at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living on Oct. 9. The students remained socially distant while bringing joy to the residents with gospel songs, snacks, candy, soda, stuffed animals, puzzles, games […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) The Rockwall County Republication Party will conduct a Candidate Forum at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Rockwall County Courthouse, Liberty Hall, 1111 E. Yellowjacket in Rockwall, moderated by Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper. The forum will feature School Board, City Council, and Mayor races taking place in various precincts […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 9, 2020 — Fall is in the air and for us at Beer Geeks it has us craving Oktoberfest brews and warm soft pretzels. Yum! Comfort food is essential right now during a global pandemic, as is great craft beer. Hey, we all have to survive somehow, right?!! How about some […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Mark your calendars as preparations are underway for Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 11th Annual Festival of Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show (Friday, Nov. 13) and Festival of Trees Gala (Saturday, Nov. 14) at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Entry and seating will be limited and CDC guidelines followed. If you’ve […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2020 — We sat on the floor hugging our knees to our chest for protection, wide-eyed at the scene before us. Several people with the same ghastly appearance stumbled forward— not in living color but in half-dead black and white. That was my first encounter with zombies, when Mom allowed […]
Fall-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures. Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Prayer Lavender Garden What: Fun fall-themed activities for the whole family including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating; fall treats, games and prizes; […]
FATE, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) – The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) recognized the City of Fate with the 2020 Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) for communities with populations between 10,001 to 20,000. The Community Economic Development Award program recognizes exceptional contributions of TEDC member cities toward the economic vitality of their communities and the State […]
HEATH, TX – October 6, 2020 — Lexi began sideline cheering in first grade for HHCA and has continued through her senior year. She has been a member of the varsity competitive squad since her freshman year and has won two NCA national titles, and is hoping to accomplish a third for her senior year. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, in partnership with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, will present a free webinar on Managing Anxiety and Depression during COVID-19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The guest presenter will be Dr. Vineeth Kumar, a local board certified physician with Sandknop Health Group […]