ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Monte Ray Monkress passed away Friday, October 29th, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas after battling complications from a heart transplant. Monte was born on November 26, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Ray and Marie Barnett Monkress. He grew up in Farmers Branch, later moving to Garland […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) As the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse prepares to host its annual Roundup set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 6 in Historic Downtown Rockwall, organizers have announced its plans to award a Rockwall Posse Scholarship in memory of Rocky, the posse horse who lost its life following […]
GREENVILLE, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) Veterans Outpost will host a ribbon cutting and flag raising ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 ar 1889 Mamie Road in Greenville. The event celebrates the groundbreaking of a Veteran Retreat Facility to accommodate PTSD therapy needs to Veterans and First Responders. In attendance will be […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 3, 2021 — The results are in from Election Day on Nov. 2 for the Rockwall County Uniform Election 2021. A majority of voters cast ballots in favor of Rockwall County Proposition A, which issues $150 million in bonds for road projects throughout the county. This includes participation in joint state, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) Dr. Stan Lowrance and Lowrance Dental, located at 1350 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall, TX 75032, will host a free ‘D-Day for V-Day’ dental clinic for local veterans on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. This all-day event (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) is a chance for veterans to receive an exam and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 1, 2021 — Area first responders and veterans are invited to bring their families for a fun day at the Veterans Resource & Outreach Center (4210 Industrial St., Rowlett, TX) on Saturday, Dec. 11. Starting at 10 a.m., the event provides a unique opportunity for first responders, veterans and their families […]
Carter BloodCare asks donors to give blood on behalf of veterans in November ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2021 — In recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11, Carter BloodCare encourages blood donors to give in November in honor and support of U.S. military veterans and active duty service members. This month is also a time […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 1, 2021 — Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends got “all shook up” on October 14th, when Elvis dropped in and serenaded them at their monthly meeting. The ladies were giggling as Elvis impersonator, Manny Triana, wriggled his hips and crooned love songs. Manny grew up in Cuba, and when he came […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 1, 2021 — With travel being somewhat limited these days, Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends is thrilled to help its guests feel like they’re vacationing in Hawaii during their meeting Thursday, Nov. 11. The luncheon will be held at Occasions at Stone River (1250 FM 2453, Royse City, TX 75189). In […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 1, 2021 — Join In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center (3430 Skyview Drive, Wylie, TX 75098) as they feed their big cats Thanksgiving birds during their Fowl Fling event Saturday, Nov. 27. See the big cats get their treat – Cornish game hens – starting at 1 p.m. until 3 […]