(Rockwall) August 7, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]
August 7, 2012 – The modern world seemed to get a hitch in its giddy-up late Sunday night through early Sunday morning as mankind’s largest ever planetary explorer hurtled toward the Red Planet, Mars, at a top speed of 13,201 mph. Throughout the weekend anxiety increased as rapidly as the Mars Science Lab’s velocity to […]
(Rockwall) July 25, 2012 – Rockwall County Livestock Mentors are hosting a Livestock Introduction meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Rockwall ISD Ag. Science Center, 875 Riding Club Road. This event is for Rockwall County Youth interested in having a 4-H animal livestock project including cattle, hogs, goats, sheep […]
(Rockwall) July 17, 2012 – Rockwall Summer Musicals introduces its first guest artist – the well-known Dallas performing artist Patty Granville – starring as “Mama Rose” in the cast of Gypsy. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and the book by Arthur Laurents, performances of Gypsywill be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Aug. […]
(Rockwall) August 6, 2012 – Batten down the hatches because Dock is ready to play. He’s friendly, lovable and oh-so cute. Dock is part of the Rockwall Pets Lakeside Gang with his brother Skipper and their sisters Summer and Sunshine. Dock is ready to shove off for any adventure. He’ll make you smile if you watch him […]
(Rockwall ISD) August 6, 2012 – The members of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees have elected new officers for the 2012-2013 year. Doug Hamilton, a member of the Board since 2001, was elected president. Chris Cuny will serve as vice president and Leigh Plagens will serve as secretary. Hamilton was elected to the board […]
(City of Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – A public hearing on the anticipated social, economic and environmental effects of planned improvements to FM 3097 (Horizon Road) from FM 740 to Tubbs Road is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Pullen Elementary School, 6492 FM 3097. The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with […]
A joint message from Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, and City of Royse City. August 1, 2012 – Rockwall County is urging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors and […]
August 9, 2012 – Parents and teachers are invited to a Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 17; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 18; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 19. Present your employee badge or this invitation at entrance. For more […]
(Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – AMICA, a non-profit group of 40 women, continues its tradition of supporting Helping Hands and its mission to assist Rockwall residents in times of crisis. AMICA’s recent gift of $5,000 to Helping Hands will be used to buy school supplies for children of families in need. Volunteering their time and […]