(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 14, 2016) One would be hard-pressed to find a group of individuals in the community more involved in drag racing than the Russells. The local family absolutely, positively lives for the sport. “Everything we do involves racing,” said Curtis Russell, father of two junior drag racers Carson (13) and Collin (8), […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 15, 2016) Dozens of Rockwall citizens joined city officials, the Rockwall Police Department, the Rockwall Fire Department, the Rockwall Honor Guard, Patriot Guard Riders and the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band in welcoming the Snowball Express at Shenaniganz in Rockwall on Tuesday, Dec. 13. A Rockwall PD escort led several […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 12, 2016) Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation will perform traffic switch operations Tuesday, December 13, on Ralph Hall Parkway and Rockwall Parkway off of FM 3097 (Horizon Road) that will necessitate various lane closures between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Traffic will be switched onto new pavement at each […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 9, 2016) Rest Haven provides a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones during the holiday season. Trees of Remembrance are on display at each of our three funeral home locations in Rockwall, Rowlett, and Royse City. The community is invited to stop by any Rest […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2016) On a Sunday morning on Dec. 7, 1941, in the tropical Hawaiian islands, a fleet of Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor. Over 2,000 lost their lives in the attack that ultimately led to the American entry into World War II. Yesterday, dozens across the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2016) Actions speak louder than words, particularly when it comes to honoring those who have sacrificed to serve our country. Perhaps no one understands this better than the folks at Patriot PAWS, who celebrated the graduation of five veterans and their service dogs on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. U.S. Army […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Sarver family has three students in Rockwall ISD. Desiree is a junior and attends Rockwall High School. Chris attends Utley Middle School and Joshua is in second grade at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary. Both Joshua and Chris are autistic and the Sarver family is always looking for different […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Nov. 15, 2016) Gloria Mendez, a custodian at Dorris Jones Elementary was selected as SSC’s Employee of the Year! In order to be chosen, a custodian must first be selected as employee of the month. These employees are picked based on customer service, attendance, and a number of other characteristics. When speaking […]
(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) As World War II wound down, the USS Tombigbee recruited a radar operator on the Pacific island of Okinawa. The young man from Texas had to decide quickly whether to accept the assignment or wait for an expected—and preferred—aircraft carrier. With an approaching typhoon, the gasoline tanker needed […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2016) For the past 100 years, nearly 700 couples have “tied the knot” in the Victorian-style church structure known today as the Rockwall Wedding Chapel. The chapel building located at 305 S. Fannin St. celebrated its centennial anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5, as folks were invited to attend a special […]