Rockwall, TX (February 29, 2024) – Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently held a patriotic commemoration and unveiling event of William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter from the siege of the Alamo. The event held February 24 was exactly 188 years following the penning of his poignant letter. Travis’ letter spoke of the need for […]
Dallas, Texas (February 29, 2024) –The Alamo Letter Society is honored to announce Mr. Lorne Liechty has received the Captain Albert Martin Alamo Award for his leadership to his County and the State of Texas, by serving as the Rockwall County Chairman of our statewide organization, the Alamo Letter Society. They are only the second […]
Rockwall, TX (February 28, 2024) – In partnership with The Dinosaur Company and the Dallas Paleontology Society, the Rockwall County Library will host a special event at the library on Friday, March 8. The exhibit will offer an opportunity for children and families to engage with robotics and Paleontology. The Dinosaur Company will provide tactile […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 27, 2024) Many people over the age of 50 reach a stage of life where they don’t want the expense and hassle of maintaining a large yard. They are ready to travel, enjoy new hobbies and spend time with friends. However, they do want the feel of an open space in their […]
From left: Justice of the Peace Mark Russo, County Commissioner Cliff Sevier, County Clerk Jennifer Fogg and General Counsel of the Commissioners Court Victor Carrillo ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) – The Congressional Patriot Awards are a unique and meaningful recognition of those in our district who put community and country before self. Rep. Pat […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) – Lone Star CASA celebrates the adoption of Joey, a young boy who endured prolonged uncertainty in finding his forever home after almost four years in foster care. At just one year old, Joey entered foster care when it was determined that his home environment presented immediate danger to his safety. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) A new comedy club is set to open in Rockwall the weekend of March 22. Tickets are on sale now for the grand opening event that is being dubbed a birthday bash in honor of the club’s namesake, the late Jacqueline “Jax” Beaubien, daughter of Revi Menasche (The Bagel Lady) […]
HEATH, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) Bryan Creed has joined the City of Heath as Director of Public Works, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the utilities/public works industry. Creed comes to Heath from the Town of Sunnyvale, where he was the Director of Public works since 2016. He was also the Director of […]
Rockwall County to host bronze plaque dedication Saturay, Feb 24 AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 22, 2024) — Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged Texans to view the original Travis Letter written by William B. Travis at the Alamo. He addressed his letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and passionately […]
Pictured from left: Chloe A. Rose-Secretary, Myron Barron-President, Tarren Oswald-President Elect, Pat Turner-BOD Member, Gunnar Ledermann-Past President, Mary Smith-Treasurer, MaryAnn Hall-BOD Member, Kate Sitzenstatter-BOD Member ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2024) Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall […]