ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2015) Upper Room Books and Juliette Fowler Communities in Dallas recently hosted a launch event for Rockwall author Missy Buchanan and her new book, “Voices of Aging.” The event included a panel of adult children and aging parents including Dorothy Roberts, sister of Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts; Jane McGarry, special […]
FATE, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) The Fate Department of Public Safety along with representatives of law enforcement agencies and courts from more than 300 jurisdictions across Texas announced today combined efforts to host the 2015 Great Texas Warrant Roundup beginning Saturday, March 7th. The roundup is designed to target thousands of defendants with traffic, parking, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) During their monthly meeting at the home of Kelly Webb on Feb. 17, the Aspasians hosted Jon Bailey, President and CEO of Rockwall County Helping Hands. This month’s Mardi Gras-themed meeting included lots of fun with beads and masks, but focused on the outstanding mission of Helping Hands in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) Phelps Lake Park and Yellowjacket Park are two new, exciting destinations that enhance the park and recreation opportunities for Rockwall residents. Phelps Lake Park, which officially opened this month on the north side of Rockwall, completes a premier outdoor recreation destination. It has a launching pier for kayaking enthusiasts and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Artists and art lovers from around the Rockwall community will soon see a brand new, one-of-a-kind art gallery come to town, featuring artwork from several of Rockwall’s finest artists. Local artists H. Doug Agee, Bob Chilton, Joetta Currie, Betty Hoaglund, and James and Nancy Kuntz have been busy putting paint […]
FATE, TX (Feb. 18, 2015) David Billings recently announced his candidacy for Fate’s City Council Place 5 in the May 2015 General Election. “We continue to face many challenges in our community. As we enter a new era in politics and continue to face uncertain economic times, it is critical that we elect leaders who […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints youth group were hard at work last week packing up tons of emergency food boxes for Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. The youth group gets together twice a year to fill up cardboard boxes with all kinds […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Luka has us under a full-fledged cuteness warning! He’s simply one of the cutest puppies ever, and he has a winning personality to match. You’d never know by looking at his adorable face that he’s a rugged young dog. He was left in an abandoned house to starve, but he […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary has begun The Stars and Stripes Flag Program to place US flags at residences and businesses in Rockwall County for seven national holidays each year. This past weekend was the first placement of flags for Presidents Day. The Rotary Club is very proud to be assisted […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) The Rockwall Independent School District celebrated the many unique cultural backgrounds that have meshed the school district into one diverse and unified family during its 5th Annual Multi-Cultural Celebration event at the Rockwall-Heath High school Performing Arts Center earlier this month. Rockwall ISD first began five years ago in an […]