A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 29, 2014) To date, local businesses have donated more than $400 in door prizes for the Rockwall Art League’s 14th Annual Fine Art Show, which returns October 3-5 to the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad. “The community has always been supportive, but this level of participation by our local businesses and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will host a “Blast to the Past” Trivia Contest at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Rockwall High School Cafeteria. The RCHF Fall FUNdraising event is sponsored by American National Bank, Chick-Fil-A and Chilton Industries. Trivia topics include Agrarian Heritage, Municipal Progress and Lake Lore. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 21, 2014) This year’s Corporate Duck Pageant saw several local businesses and organizations take a good quack at the competition, with many elaborately-themed and costumed rubber ducks put on display during the 2014 Rubber Duck Regatta at The Harbor. The following are the winners of the 2014 Corporate Duck Pageant: 1st Place: […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 18, 2014) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County kicked off North Texas Giving Day on September 18 by presenting checks to three Rockwall County nonprofit organizations. Rockwall County Helping Hands, the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County and the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall all received donations to support their missions. Kiwanis is a […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 17, 2014) Shelli Miller, Rockwall County Clerk, has announced she will seek re-election for a second 4-year term as our Republican candidate for Rockwall County Clerk in the upcoming November 4th General Election. “It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Rockwall County and I am looking forward to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 17, 2014) The City of Rockwall strives to provide a safe and fair work environment to its employees and seeks to fill open positions with dependable, hard-working, service oriented professionals whose work experience and demeanor reflects the City’s core values – Ethical, Responsible, Customer Focused and Innovative. The City values individuals who […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 15, 2014) Want to help Lone Star CASA help the abused and neglected children of our county? It’s easy. This Thursday, September 18, is North Texas Giving Day. Visit northtexasgivingday.org and search for Lone Star CASA, or go to lonestarcasa.org and click “North Texas Giving Day” to make a donation. Every donation of $25 and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 13, 2014) Hello, my name is Caleb Davis and I am a Life Scout in Troop 83 here in Rockwall. Today, I will tell you about our latest adventures; such as Summer Camp at Scout Camp Buck Toms in Tennessee, NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training), our troop elections, and our annual Canoeing […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (September 10, 2014) For many years Rockwall-Heath High School has educated students about the dangers of drinking and driving through the “Shattered Dreams” program. “Shattered Dreams” is a program for high school students conducted every other year to detour students from drinking and driving. The program is usually presented just before Prom, a […]