ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 21, 2014) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court and the Rockwall County Transportation Consortium, which is made up of the county and all the cities in the county, recently announced their unanimous support for Proposition One on the November 4 ballot. This position was explained at a press conference yesterday, and their […]
October 17, 2014 – Staff at the North Central Texas Council of Governments have finalized a recommendation for the Mobility 2035 – 2014 Amendment, and they are not proposing to add the Blacklands toll road known as Northeast Gateway to the financially constrained Metropolitan Transportation Plan and associated air quality conformity analysis. Instead, staff are […]
In case of emergency… ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 16, 2014) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints youth group recently prepared 260 emergency food boxes for Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Twice a year, the youth group gets together to assemble cardboard boxes and to pack up all manner of […]
By faith writer Patti Richter ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 9, 2014) Some magicians observe a strange tradition on Halloween; they hold a séance for Harry Houdini. But the late great magician won’t hear of it, and he would have told them so. Houdini found fame in the days of Vaudeville—the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. But […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 4, 2014) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K […]
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will host a “Blast to the Past” Trivia Contest at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Rockwall High School Cafeteria. The RCHF Fall FUNdraising event is sponsored by American National Bank, Chick-Fil-A and Chilton Industries. Trivia topics include Agrarian Heritage, Municipal Progress and Lake Lore. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 11, 2014) Rockwall County Clerk Shelli Miller received five pallets of restored documents yesterday at the Rockwall County Courthouse. The new books are fireproof and waterproof and will help ensure that the heritage of the county is preserved. Miller has been heading up efforts to restore and repair thousands of documents […]
Historical Foundation welcomes new curator ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (September 6, 2014) Have you ever wanted to tour a museum after hours like in the movies? Here is your chance to see what happens after dark. As the sun goes down Thursday, September 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will open the doors of The Museum […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 29, 2014) A Community Solution Cooperative launch event, open to the non-profit community, is planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2 at BB&T Bank. CSC Rockwall has always been the local action group for domestic violence in our community and after setting and achieving clear goals for our coalition, the decision was […]