(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) The Royse City Order of the Eastern Star has chosen Danny Harp’s residence, located at 407 South Houston Street, as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Throwaway Ponies, a local nonprofit horse rescue and therapeutic riding center, will host its 6th Annual Play for Hay Benefit Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 17 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Register individually or as a team for the event which begins with sign-in and lunch at 11:30 a.m., […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) The American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay for Life, will be held this Saturday, May 2 in Rockwall at Wilkerson Sanders Stadium. The event will be opened at 2pm by Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and the survivor walk at 5:30pm will begin with a speech from Congressman John Ratcliffe. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Michael J. Manley, Music Director/Conductor for the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, is inviting singers from all over the Rockwall area to come sing in a mass choir for “An American Celebration” Concert scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 in the worship center of First Baptist Church of Rockwall. The […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 27, 2015) Rowlett’s Community Health Paramedic Program, a partnership between Lake Pointe Health Network and Rowlett Fire Rescue, was presented with the Tenet Clinical Innovation Award. The Tenet Clinical Innovation Award honors one hospital each year for incorporating new and innovative ways to drive improvements in patient care. Established last year, Rowlett’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) Rockwall County has received more national recognition for its leadership in animal welfare. Michael Kitkoski, co-founder of No Kill Solutions, was selected as the focus of the “Inspiring People” section of Best Friends Magazine in its latest edition. The article in the May/June issue highlights the accomplishments of Michael and his […]
Lavon Lake, Jim Chapman Lake reach normal conservation levels Additional rain and runoff could require water releases for flood control (WYLIE, TX – April 28, 2015) Recent rain events have helped fill Lavon Lake and Jim Chapman Lake, key water supply reservoirs for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), to normal conservation levels. As […]
Pick a card! Any card! (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 13, 2015) The first edition of Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s historic playing cards was such a success, by popular demand, a second edition is being produced! You have another opportunity to be a part of Rockwall County history. Sponsorships are available on a first come, […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 27, 2015) With Election Day fast approaching and early voting underway, locals were provided a great opportunity to get to know the candidates for the upcoming county-wide elections during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate Meet-and-Greet event held Tuesday, April 22 at the Rockwall County Library. Those in attendance […]
Nominations for seniors being accepted (ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is preparing for Older Americans Day, a time when communities across the country honor senior adults. A public celebration is set for 1 p.m. Friday, May 22 at the Rockwall County Library. This year’s theme is “Get […]