ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 1. 2015) The Royse City Order of the Eastern Star has named Rudy Lynn Vetter at 308 Sandy Lane as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner for February. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) James Montgomery, General Manager of the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, and Sandra Raider, Director of Human Resources for the Hilton, recently presented Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, with a $1,500 donation. The donation came from the proceeds of the Hilton’s Thanksgiving Day […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) For the sixth year in a row, Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Rockwall’s Got Talent, a community-wide talent show that puts the fun in fundraising by drawing a variety of performers from across the Metroplex competing for cash prizes. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community […]
Building for the Future ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) The Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County headquarters are about to receive some much-needed renovations, thanks to the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015. The goal is to raise $30,000 to refurbish the MOWSS offices by April, and save the charity an estimated $90,000 over […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) A couple of Rockwall County robotics teams joined forces with robotics squads from Greenville and Quinlan during the Christmas holidays to make a positive impact on the lives of a local family which had fallen on hard times. Over the Christmas holidays, Black Hawk Robotics of Rockwall-Heath High School and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) Hershey is a sweetheart. This little pup is extremely friendly and playful, and he loves everyone he meets. Let him romp around the yard for a little while, then he’ll be ready to come in to snuggle with you during TV time. Hershey is a wonderful puppy that is looking […]
Help finish the fight against cancer ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 10, 2015) Put on your boots and head to Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28 for the Rockwall County Relay for Life Kick-Off Party. Enjoy two-for-one steaks with entertainment by Matthew Middleton. The theme for the 2015 Relay […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission recently announced the schedule for the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2015. The Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series (formerly called Brown Bag Lecture Series) presents programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at the historic […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) Save the date: The Boot Scootin’ Ball, Rockwall Pets’ Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction, will be March 20, 2015 at Southern Junction. Rockwall Pets is now collecting donations for the auction. Did you get something for Christmas you don’t have a use for? Donate it to help their homeless pets and […]