ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 29, 2015) Effective 2015, Aspasians has chosen to open up our scholarship applications to any high school senior residing in Rockwall County. The Aspasisans will continue to offer the Blake Finnell Memorial scholarship to a Rockwall High School senior and the Chad Leeuw scholarship to a Rockwall Heath High School senior. In addition, based […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 29, 2015) Rockwall County residents were given the opportunity to have their say in what becomes of the county’s open and undeveloped land as it undergoes significant growth in the coming years. A special public meeting was held on Thursday, Jan. 22, put together by the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance (RCOSA). […]
Building for the Future ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) The Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County headquarters are about to receive some much-needed renovations, thanks to the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015. The goal is to raise $30,000 to refurbish the MOWSS offices by April, and save the charity an estimated $90,000 over […]
MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) Deborah Sorensen, City Secretary for the City of McLendon Chisholm, recently completed certification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk. Completion of this training requires many months of study and testing. “Debbie worked, on her own time, to complete these courses which is a testament to her commitment to her profession […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Jan. 18, 2015) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission recently announced the schedule for the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2015. The Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series (formerly called Brown Bag Lecture Series) presents programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at the historic […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 25, 2015) Dave Tanner, morning show host for Radio KAAM, will be the featured performer at the Feb. 10 meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Tanner, a talented singer and pianist, will sing “Love Songs,” which may be a departure from his high-energy entertainment on the sample clips at his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 24, 2015) Save the date: The Boot Scootin’ Ball, Rockwall Pets’ Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction, will be March 20, 2015 at Southern Junction. Rockwall Pets is now collecting donations for the auction. Did you get something for Christmas you don’t have a use for? Donate it to help their homeless pets and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has announced he will have open office hours each Monday from Noon to 4 P.M. at Rockwall City Hall, 385 S. Goliad Street (one block south of the Downtown Square). “My goal is to make sure every citizen has access to the City of Rockwall. Giving […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 15, 2015) February is the time to start planning a spring garden so that you will be ready to plant your vegetables at the right time. The Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present a class that will focus on planning your space and how to prepare your soil and bed. They will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2015) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County will host a Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 19, at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Volunteers may assist in replacing benches around the Kid Zone, painting fences, and cleaning up the […]