(ROCKWALL-April 23, 2013) Rockwall Police Department’s Community Services will participate in the DEA National (Prescription) Drug Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Community Services office, 1113 Ridge Road in the Brookshire’s shopping center. Residents can surrender potentially dangerous pharmaceutical controlled substances for destruction at this safe collection site that will be […]
(April 23, 2013) The Lakeside Civic Chorus recently announced the recipients of its Mary Elaine House Scholarships for 2013. Scholarship winners are Vineisha Hendricks from Rockwall High School; Gideon Boley and Spencer Sosnowski, both of Rockwall-Heath High School. The Chorus awards these scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors who will be majoring in music […]
(ROCKWALL-April 22, 2013) Spring time in Texas is a very beautiful time but there are dangers present during this time of the year. As we begin to spend more time outside enjoying the weather and nature, please remember to be safe and use sound judgment. A few simple reminders can protect us and our pets from […]
(ROWLETT-April 21, 2013) Artists ‘Round Texas will host its 11th Annual Juried Small Works Show May 1 through 31 at the Rowlett Public Library. An Artists Reception is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9. CALL FOR ENTRIES Take-in Saturday, April 27; 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rowlett Public […]
(ROCKWALL-April 21, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will host their last meeting of the 2012-13 year at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 in the library’s Community Room. Darlene Bealmear, a past president, will install the officers for the 2013-14 year. The outstanding volunteers will be recognized with the announcement of the recipients of the […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 21, 2013) Community members are invited to join the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts Board of Directors as they welcome Lisa E. Campbell, the RCAA’s newly hired Executive Director. The “Spring Into the Arts” Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Art’s a Blast!, 2845 Ridge Rd, #D209 in Rockwall. Entertainment […]
(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) A luncheon honoring volunteer drivers who deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County was held on Friday, April 12. There were 67 honorees in attendance at the luncheon, which was provided by and held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints […]
DRAWING EVERY FRIDAY Congrats to our Week 5 Winner: Victoria Gallenberg Warner of Rowlett! Congrats to our Week 4 Winners (YES, WE HAVE TWO WINNERS THIS WEEK!) Sherry Eveland Talent of Rowlett (from our Facebook LIKE contest) AND Rhody Lynn Kennedy of Rockwall (from our Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo drawing!) Congrats to our Week […]
(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) The 13th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm at the Service Center , 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Our nation and our state have a growing obesity problem in adults and in our children. 27% of adults in Rockwall County are obese, 29% in Texas overall. This compares to the national average of 25%, which is a horrendous fact in itself. We also have a very serious problem with youth […]