(Rockwall) July 13, 2012 – Soroptimist of Rockwall has been a longtime supporter of the efforts of Rockwall County Helping Hands to assist with the health needs of women in the Rockwall community since its inception more than 28 years ago. When the need arose for an expensive piece of equipment to help with sexual assault examinations, Soroptimist provided […]
Team Geoffrey Nelson/Max Hudson earns silver medal finish at 2012 Hobie North American Youth Sailing Championship July 11, 2012 – Geoffrey Nelson, 16, of Heath, and Max Hudson, 16, of Shreveport, Louisiana, won the Silver Medal at the 2012 Hobie North American Youth Sailing Championship, hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club, as part of the U.S. […]
Scout Jay Pultorak lends a ‘helping hand’ (Rockwall) July 11, 2012 – Working on his Eagle Scout project, Jay Pultorak (in background) and Scouts and leaders from various area troops – Duane Saputa, Cade Whitson, Connor Davis and Matthew Wright – performed car maintenance on vehicles such as oil changes, topping off fluids and inspections […]
The Rockwall Rotary Club, sometimes referred to as “Noon Rotary,” is Rockwall’s oldest service club. It held its organizational meeting on April 6, 1939 at the Rockwall Community Building, and had 20 businessmen charter members. The Rockwall Rotary Club is one of the thousands of Rotary Clubs worldwide that make up Rotary International which has […]
Change your Altitude! (Lake Ray Hubbard) July 10, 2012 – Take your Concert by the Lake experience to new heights as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony for Parasailing The Harbor beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through sunset (about 7:30 p.m.) Thursday, July 19. Enjoy the music of The Rub […]
Come out to the Rockwall County Veteran’s Memorial, located at 950 TL Townsend Drive in Rockwall, at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 14 to participate in the Pushups for Charity Challenge, benefiting our wounded military. Pushups for Charity is an alliance of many of the world’s most respected fitness professionals who have come together to support […]
(Heath) July 4, 2012 – The City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade led by the Hawk State Baseball Champs was a huge success today! It was a great turn out as neighbors came together to celebrate freedom, honor veterans and active military, and congratulate the city’s champion baseball players. Thanks to Suzanne Brooke and […]
Rockwall Breakfast Rotary ‘Sails into Service’ (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 23, 2012 – After six days of intense racing action, beautiful sunsets and pre- and post-race parties, the 31st annual Dallas Race Week wrapped up with Family Fun Night at The Harbor, which included live music by The Rub, a presentation of community grants, and the handing […]
(Rockwall) July 3, 2012 – Newly installed Rockwall Rotary president (right), Frank Conselman, presents past president, Chuck Bealmear the coveted Rockwall Rotary 2011-2012 presidential plaque. Conselman’s Board of Directors 2012-2013 are: President Elect…Jon Bailey Vice President…Mike Atkins Treasurer…Leslie Buie Secretary…Susan Satterwhite Club Service Chair…Raymond Jowers Community Service Chair…Barbara Allan International Service Chair….Bill Cecil Vocational Service Chair…Jeff […]
(Heath) July 2, 2012 – The bowl of the City of Heath’s new water tower was elevated Friday, June 29. The 88-foot diameter structure weighs 306,000 pounds empty and will hold 1.5 million gallons of water when full. “The construction of the water tower is necessary to ensure a safe and secure water supply for […]