Annual Subscription Service Now Available for those living outside our Rockwall/Heath free delivery zone ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (August 18, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. And we recently began delivering to the Woodcreek community […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Let’s talk about money. I knew that would get your attention. Money is everyone’s favorite topic, right? In the last edition, we discussed the history of the Rockwall animal shelter, and how it went from a dilapidated tin shed to one of the first 50 open-admission municipal shelters in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) “Back to School” is here and parents have a lot on their minds. Shopping, coordinating schedules, and returning to a normal routine are priorities. After the summer, part of this back to school ritual often focuses on getting the family back to healthy eating patterns. With at least four […]
(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 5, 2015) The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced the six people who will make up its 2015 class of inductees, including Olympic medalist Paul Foerster of Rockwall. The other honorees are sailing school founder Steve Colgate (Ft. Myers, Fla.), Olympic medalist and author JJ Fetter (San Diego, Calif.), boat […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Eight-year-old Addison Bryan, who recently celebrated her birthday by donating over $69,000 to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, was honored this evening in a ceremony at the East Trinity Masonic Lodge #157 in Rockwall. Addie stood on the corner of her Shores neighborhood holding up a sign asking […]
Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen? (ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 15, 2015) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is in need of more volunteers to serve the foster children of Rockwall County and Kaufman County. You don’t have to be a lawyer or social worker to be a volunteer. Volunteers come from all cultures, professions, and educational backgrounds. CASA […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2015) First United Methodist Church Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellowjacket Lane, will host its annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7. The community is encouraged to come get a jump on holiday shopping at this much-anticipated event, where shoppers will discover handmade crafts, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2015) Members of Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently finalized programs for 2015-16 and invite the public to attend. All meetings are held at the Library Community Room, first floor, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall (except the Christmas Luncheon). Tuesday, September 8, 2015 First up is “The Astaires: Fred & […]
(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]