UPDATE (Jan. 6, 2016)Look for this Rockwall family on Family Feud on Jan. 26 and 27! We first shared their story back in June when they learned they would be contestants (original story below). Air times on KDFI in Dallas are 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. ROCKWALL,TX. (June 24, 2015) One […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 10, 2015) The Class of 2015 mothers and daughters of the National Charity League’s Inc. Lone Star Chapter recently donated $1,000 to Rockwall County Historical Foundation in honor of their friend and past president, Sheri Fowler Parks. Pictured from left are Hannah Adley, Katie Wells, Abby Childers, Carolyn Francisco (President RCHF), Ashlyn […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 7, 2015) It’s been quite an eventful and exciting year for local country music singer/songwriter Kyndal Rae Bullock, who not only recently graduated from Rockwall-Heath High School but did so while recording her very first album, “Dance With Me.” The album –which was released last month – includes many songs written […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year. Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2015) Honda Cars of Rockwall welcomed Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce members as well as other guests during the Rockwall Chamber Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 2. Folks were invited to come meet the friendly staff of Honda Cars of Rockwall, take a look around its facility and […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine. Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces. I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]
Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands. For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2015) As part of their Annual Campaign, Rockwall County Helping Hands spiced things up with a “Paint with a Purpose” fundraiser on June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Thanks to the generous support of the local community, an astounding $1,145 was raised for the nonprofit agency to help neighbors […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 19, 2015) Earlier this year, Rockwall County began the process of developing its first countywide Open Space Master Plan (OSMP). A previous 2008 study outlined three primary goals that the master plan effort is addressing: Preserve quality storm water corridors (including creeks, channels, flood plains, tributaries and easements). Protect/establish corridors […]
Active duty military, veterans and first responders to receive free admission at all 7 water parks (June 30, 2015) Hawaiian Falls Waterparks will honor active duty military members, veterans and first responders with Heroes Week July 5 – 10 at all seven Texas water parks and adventure parks. The Heroes, including military, firefighters, police and […]