(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 26, 2019) Join the Rockwall County Monarch Butterfly Project Team and help save the spectacular butterfly from extinction. Monarchs, the official Texas State Insect, are in grave danger of disappearing from our skies; their population has dropped 90 percent in the last 20 years. Sad because Monarchs make our world more […]
Rowlett Chamber Releases New Tools to Promote Community (ROWLETT, TX – Aug. 27, 2019) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled Livability Rowlett, Texas 2019-20, which is its primary quality-of-life marketing program for talent attraction. The program includes a digital magazine, print magazine and significant exposure on Livability.com, a national website with information about more than 15,000 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 23, 2019) Some questions have arisen lately about a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in ponds, lakes and streams. The questions stem from a recent incident in Austin, as well as other cities across the country, where pets died after ingesting lake water affected by the blue-green algae. We consulted with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 22, 2019) The September General Meeting and Luncheon of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 10 in the Community Room at the Library (1215 E Yellowjacket Lane). Author and playwright Dave Lieber will share stories about the life of “The Ultimate Texan”, Amon […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 14, 2019) Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. That’s why Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of vehicular […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 8, 2019) A couple of weeks ago, Evan and I stopped at a farmers markets to pick up some fresh produce and on our way out, I picked up a free magazine called “Edible.” I had seen the magazine around Dallas but never stopped to pick one up. Now, you know […]
(AMARILLO, TX – August 6, 2019) A Rockwall student took home awards in the junior division of the 2019 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge held on Friday, July 26, at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. Ty Rogers placed first for his pen of steers and tied for second in the individual carcass division. He […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 1, 2019) As a professional accountant, Michael Conway has worked with some highly important numbers over the course of his long career. But earlier this spring, Conway was honored for one particularly significant number. During a ceremony in Austin, the State Board of Public Accountancy presented Conway with a certificate recognizing […]
‘Flags Over Rockwall’ Fundraiser Supports Local Scouts Troop (ROCKWALL, TX — June 26, 2019) This Independence Day, Boy Scouts Troop 83 of Rockwall invites residents to show their patriotic pride and fly a flag through their Flags Over Rockwall fundraising program. Six times a year, the Troop 83 scouts plant large U.S. flags in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 14, 2019) Ruben Flores, devoted father of three and member of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, was named 2019 Father of Year during a recent celebration at Dave and Buster’s in Dallas. He was among several Dallas area dads to earn this title from within their respective local community. The YMCA […]