(HEATH, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) This good news just in: by the time you read this, my book, the one on Heath history which I’ve been working on for about a year and a half, will be published! Let me backtrack to the summer of 2014, when I was first contacted via email by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation introduced its new officers for 2016 and recognized one of its longtime members during its annual meeting at the Rockwall County Library on Thursday, Jan. 14. RCHF’s 2nd Vice President in charge of programs Carolyn Francisco presented Carolyn Holt, RCHF museum curator, with the […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 21, 2016) Local homebound seniors now have some extra help staying warm during the winter months, as Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County received a large donation of blankets this morning from residents Debi Gee Williamson and her son Nick for its Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive. Debi […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club welcomed Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, former Mayor, who presented a “State of the County” address at their recent meeting. Sweet’s presentation explained how Rockwall County government operates, its various services, fiscal health and responsibilities, and predictions of future growth over the next 10 years. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 14, 2016) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and investigators uncovered an illegal gambling operation yesterday afternoon in a local business located in the 4400 block of State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Deputies seized 36 total gambling machines known as “Eight-liners,” similar to real slot machines only bigger. According to Sheriff […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Rockwall County voters are encouraged to attend a free Candidate Forum on February 2 for the 4th Congressional District and 33rd State House elections. Presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Hall, located in the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission present the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2016, which features programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at Rockwall’s historic downtown courthouse, on the second Friday of the month unless otherwise noted*. These events […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2016) Texas is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Texas. Filming is scheduled for February 2016. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 8, 2016) The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in conjunction with Rockwall County, will conduct a public hearing on January 12 at Jones Elementary School, 2051 Trail Glen in Rockwall. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements and receive public comment for State Highway (SH) 276 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 5) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion, and are currently seeking sponsorships […]