(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2017) When the Hunton family of Rockwall learned that their son’s friend and classmate, 9-year-old Simran Martell, had a brain tumor and would need to undergo brain surgery, they decided to raffle off their Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler to raise money for the Martells. Simran lost his older sister Luna […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 7, 2017) At the onset of writing her newly published book entitled “An Invitation into His Chambers…the Power of Intimacy with God,” local author Victoria Cleveland understood how communication is a vital key in any relationship. Whether it be family, friends or business peers, the ability to communicate effectively begins with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2017) The Rock Wall Chapter of NSDAR held its Annual Chapter Awards Reception at the home of Chapter Regent, Carolyn Duckworth. The chapter awards nine DAR Good Citizen Awards recipients each year for each high school in the area. Good Citizen Awards were presented by Chair Margaret Davidson. Chapter American […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 3, 2017) Weather permitting, traffic will be switched on FM 3097 (Horizon Road) between 9 p.m. Monday and 5 a.m. Tuesday necessitating various lane closures between FM 740 (Ridge Road) and Rockwall Parkway. Traffic will be channeled onto new northbound pavement in order to build the next phase of construction for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2017) Many of you have probably driven past the property known as Our House located just north of Rockwall’s historic downtown square. Owners Leslie Milder and her husband, Rockwall City Councilman Scott Milder, operate Our House as a memorable venue alternative where folks can hold birthday parties, baby and bridal […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Feb. 28, 2017) When he was a young boy growing up in Arkansas, WWII Army veteran Sgt. Nick Nichols was asked what he wanted to do when he grew up. His answer was, “Live to be 100!” Sgt. Nick, now of Plano, Texas, will have done just that on March 20th when […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 19, 2017) Rockwall Citizen’s Fire Academy, a program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Rockwall Fire Department, begins March 2 and runs through May 11. The 9-week session includes brief classroom discussions, with a primary focus on hands-on experience. There is no fee for enrollment. Individuals who would like to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 17, 2017) A Keyhole Garden Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. The program will begin with registration at 9 a.m. and Dr. Deb Tolman will begin the presentation at 9:30. After a lunch break, workshop participants will move to the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2017) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission present the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2017. These programs are free and open to the public from noon to 1 p.m. (usually on the second Friday of the month) in the third floor courtroom at the Historic Downtown Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Feb. 9, 2017) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 extends an invitation to the community to celebrate the birthday of the American Legion at the Center in Rockwall (108 East Washington St) on Sunday March 5th at 12:30. Check-in opens at 12:00. Program highlights include recognition of the 19 students selected to […]