(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) Rockwall LULAC awarded its first grant from its Education and Scholarship Fund to Rockwall ISD’s Howard Dobbs Elementary School’s Ballet Folklorico Dance Group. The grant was presented to Rockwall ISD’s Director of Fine Arts, Chris Kosterman, and Yanelda Murillo, Lourdes Caballero and Brenda Sandoval-Jones, the Dance Group’s teachers, at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 11, 2017) Have you ever heard of Thankmas? We have friends who celebrate Christmas at Thanksgiving. They’re better parents & in-laws than we are. They get together with their kids at Thanksgiving allowing the in-laws the blessing of having them at Christmas. I was reminded of this when I received the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 20, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Tommy Baugh owner of North Texas Indoor Digital Billboards as its Ambassador of the Month for November 2017. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged. Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 19, 2017) In early 2018, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 5, 2018 for the purpose of electing three City Council Members – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Council Members are for a period of […]
FATE, TX (December 15, 2017) – Fate Department of Public Safety (DPS) Chief Brian Griffeth retires after thirty-five-year career in law enforcement on Sunday, December 31. “These years of service have been marked by exemplary dedication to the best interests of the community, and Chief Griffeth has worked constantly for the betterment of the Fate […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 13, 2017) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses is pleased to announce that Santa Claus will attend the schooling show at the farm on December 16, 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. The event will begin at 9:00 am and will take place rain or shine in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Holiday Partnership Luncheon on Dec. 6 by presenting a portion of the proceeds from its La Tee Da event in the amount of $1,000 to local nonprofit Meals on Wheels. On Nov. 30, the Chamber’s Professional Women’s Alliance hosted a […]
(FATE, TX – Dec. 8, 2017) Fate City Council approved a $6.8-million-dollar investment on road repairs and construction during the Monday, December 4 City Council meeting. Several projects included are the reconstruction of the railroad crossing at Riding Club Road, Ben Payne Road and at the FM 551/HWY 66 intersection. Rochelle Road will receive crack […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2017) The chili simmered on the Coleman stove as I tiptoed around so not to kick dirt in it while gathering wood for a fire. Freezing temperatures neared, and I knew Ireland and I would need to start a toasty campfire before slipping into our sleeping bags. The solar power […]
(ROCKWALL ,TX — December 7, 2017) With the Christmas season in full swing, there are a plethora of fun Christmas events and activities happening all of over Rockwall County that will put you in the holiday spirit and have you decking the halls and cranking up “Jingle Bell Rock” in your car in no time. […]