Hallie B in downtown Rockwall encourages patrons to ‘Shop Local, Think Global’ ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) A colorfully painted sign reading H. B. Shack stands out in the unassuming little yard off North Goliad Street, directly across from the Life House coffee shop. A quaint wooden swing hangs from ropes off the tree. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2014) Saturday, Nov. 15 marked the day for Rockwall Breakfast Rotary’s annual event, “Coats for Kids.” Each year this club partners with Old Navy to provide winter coats for Rockwall Independent School District elementary school kids. The Breakfast Rotary is thrilled about the wonderful results of the day. It was the […]
BLAST TO THE PAST NOV. 20 What is the famous “sailing song” that was written about Lake Ray Hubbard, on Lake Ray Hubbard? In 1900, which was the largest town inRockwallCounty? These are the types of questions local leaders will be asked during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s “Blast to the Past” Trivia Contest and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 17, 2o14) Rockwall County continues to be a national leader in animal welfare and shelter reform. With No Kill shelters in Rockwall and Royse City, the county is an inspiration to many communities across the United States. Rockwall County’s positive influence was on full display in Las Vegas during last month’s Best Friends […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (November 14, 2014) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to nearly 18,000 homes throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition is published 8x/year (about every 45 days) and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 13, 2014) Todd Phillips spent the last day of July watching a country shut down. Government offices and schools closed; stores and marketplaces emptied. The Ebola outbreak had turned parts ofLiberiainto ghost towns—practically overnight. Dr. Phillips, of Rockwall County, is Executive Director of The Last Well, a ministry that provides clean water […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (November 12, 2014) Red, white and blue star-spangled banners waved freely throughout the community in what turned out to be a day full of patriotic events to honor our country’s veterans on Veterans Day 2014. On a very cold Tuesday Veterans Day morning, Rest Haven Funeral Homes and The Flower Box set […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (October 13, 2014) The Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County will host Texas Hold ‘Em Casino Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, October 30 at Inwood Bank in Rockwall. See flyer for details. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 4, 2014) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its annual SUPERHERO 5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, November 1 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. The annual race benefits neglected and abused children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. Race day features a children’s fun run; a certified 5K […]
A ‘Fair-ly’ Unusual Occupation September 30, 2014 – From chicken fried baked potatoes to funnel cakes and corn dogs, there’s no doubt that food is a main attraction at the State Fair of Texas. But for those who prefer to steer clear of artery-clogging entrees, this year’s wild Mustang sculpture is a healthy way to enjoy […]