(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 5, 2019) Representative Justin Holland issued the following statement on the eight executive orders Governor Abbott released today in response to the El Paso and Odessa-Midland tragedies: “Violence has no place in Texas, and as leaders of the Lone Star State, we must do all we can to prevent it. The executive orders issued by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 4, 2019) This past summer, three area high school students attended a life-changing leadership program known as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an International Program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home are honored to host the fourth annual First Responders Night on September 13 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium at 7:15 p.m. First responders wanting to participate in the on-field recognition ceremony should meet on the scoreboard side of the stadium at 7 p.m. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 3, 2019) Each year, the biggest flock of rubber duckies you’ve ever seen races down the fountain at The Harbor for a chance to win specQUACKular prizes. This year, the Southwest Kia Rubber Duck Regatta returns Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21. Featuring attractions that will entertain all ages, the […]
Good Brew (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) Each year about now, we start seeing the Oktoberfest beers roll into stores. It’s a reminder that fall is right around the corner. But what is Oktoberfest and what is the deal with this beer we associate as just another seasonal beer? Well my friends, Oktoberfest is the […]
As part of Destination Wedding University’s inaugural class, Rossana Jeri Taylor now offers a new range of travel services, backed by an innovative new training course (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) Destination weddings currently account for 25% of all weddings annually. As a segment, it continues to grow each year across demographics. Rossana Jeri Taylor, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Dr. Jannette E. Flores of Rockwall County has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to India. Dr. Flores visited over 20 Indian higher education institutions in March 2019 as part of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home are honored to host the fourth annual First Responders Night on September 13 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium at 7:15 p.m. First responders wanting to participate in the on-field recognition ceremony should meet on the scoreboard side of the stadium at 7 p.m. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recently recognized Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office personnel with Life Saving Awards from Sheriff Eavenson, Major Calkins, Judge Sweet, Commissioner Gilbert, Commisioner Bailey, Commisioner Sevier, Commissioner Magness and John Vic – Representative of Texas Senator Bob Hall. On May 11, 2019, an inmate in separation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 31, 2019) With fall fast approaching, I always find ways to squeeze in some of my favorite summer desserts. Fruit Pizza is one that can absolutely make its way into September. Over the years, I have heard Evan mention how much he loved his mother’s fruit pizza. That it was different than […]