(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 26, 2017) Leave the stress and mess of the holidays at home and experience lakeside dining at its best as Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall hosts its annual Cajun Thanksgiving Day dinner. For only $19.99 per adult and $12.99 per child, you and your family will be treated to Dodie’s special […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 11, 2017) Although Halloween comes before the change back to standard time this year, the days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. With shorter days comes more night driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly two-thirds of all fatal pedestrian crashes and about 20% of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 26, 2017) To honor American veterans and thank them for their service to our country, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will offer all veterans, past and present, a free entrée from a special Veteran’s Day Menu on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Dodie’s asks that veterans show a military ID and enjoy […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) Rockwall County Commissioner David Magness has announced that he will seek re-election as Commissioner in the March 2018 Republican Primary. Magness represents Precinct 4, which includes Fate, Royse City and parts of Rockwall. Since taking office in 2003, Magness has worked with the Commissioners Court to maintain fiscal responsibility, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League joined businesses and individuals from across Hunt County and surrounding communities Oct. 12th for the Ninth Annual Bras for the Cause event. This fundraiser, which includes organizations entering creative, decorative bras into a competition, raises money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation and helps raise awareness […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) A Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclamation was presented Oct. 24 to recognize Rockwall County as a “Purple Heart County” and designate the day as “Purple Heart Day” in the county. Seven Purple Heart recipients attended the Tuesday meeting of Rockwall County Commissioners Court to hear County Commissioner Lee Gilbert […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) This year, Jones Elementary School incorporated a cowboy theme for its Family Math Night. The purpose of Family Math Night is to provide engaging math activities to students and their families, ones which they can enjoy together that night as well as at home with common materials—cards, dice, beans, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Rockwall ISD recently celebrated the opening of Linda Lyon Elementary School with a dedication ceremony. Linda Lyon Elementary opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 2017 to more than 400 students. “This is a very special day for our Linda Lyon Elementary family. We are […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) Gretta Sonnen (Rockwall High School, class of 2019) has verbally committed to play soccer for East Texas Baptist University. She will join the Tigers in the fall of 2019 after high school graduation. ETBU competes in NCAA Division III soccer with the American Southwest Conference under head coach Erik […]