(ROCKWALL, TX – October 19, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt joined fellow mayors from across North Texas and throughout the United States in taking the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to take action to help save the monarch butterfly, an iconic species whose populations have declined by 90% in the last 20 years. Through the National Wildlife […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 14, 2015) On October 13, 2015, Judge David Sweet and the Rockwall County Commissioners declared October 18-24, 2015 as National Friends of Libraries Week. At the Friends meeting later that day, Judge Sweet presented the Proclamation to Gloria Bishop, President of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Friends of the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 12, 2015) Members of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce were among the first to set foot inside the brand new lakeside Pergola of the Hilton Dallas / Rockwall Lakefront during its Business After Hours reception held on Thursday, Oct. 8. Attendees enjoyed some delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and received […]
Reception set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 View the works of North Texas photographer Jack Palmer through October 30 at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway in Mesquite, TX 75149. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A Meet the Photographer Reception is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 8, 2015) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall recently welcomed Love On A Leash’s representative Donna Stottlemyer of Royse City and her four-legged friend BreeAnna. BreeAnna is an Irish Wolfhound trained who has been trained as a therapy dog. She is the epitome of a “gentle giant.” She has the most soulful […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct 7, 2015) Rockwall County will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 27th to gather public input for a County-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Rockwall County Historic Courthouse, 101 East Rusk, Rockwall 75087. The public is invited and encouraged to attend […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe, representing the 4th Congressional District of Texas, reminds anyone interested in attending a service academy, the deadline is rapidly approaching! Deadline is October 15, 2015. Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet the eligibility requirements established by law. Contact the office at (972)771-0100 to request […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Rock Wall Chapter member and Past Regent Peggy Atterberry joined other area Daughters of the American Revolution members and members of the East Fork Trinity Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to welcome visitors at the Continental DAR House at the State Fair of Texas. Glenn Atterberry, member of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 6, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well-known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growing Dallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2015) Ryan is waiting at the door for you to open it and let him into your heart. He loves to play with his four-legged foster sister, though they can both be a little rough sometimes and he does not like to share his toys. Ryan enjoys going for rides […]