Rockwall County Republican Women to welcome gubernatorial candidate Tom Pauken

ROCKWALL COUNTY (November 4, 2013) Rockwall County Republican Women will have their monthly meeting honoring Veterans and hosting Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Pauken at Harry Myers Community Center on Monday, November 11, 2013, at 6:30pm. Pauken, a Vietnam Veteran will be speaking on patriotism and veterans affairs in Texas. Please come share a meal, conversation and […]

Tickets on sale now for Rockwall’s Daddy Daughter Dance

ROCKWALL (November 4, 2013) Tickets are on sale now for Rockwall’s Daddy Daughter Dance happening 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at The Hilton at The Harbor. Tickets are $69 / $45 (Discounted Resident Couple Fee) plus $15 per additional child. They are available at The Center, 108 E. Washington. Submitted by Andrew Ainsworth, […]

Rockwall Orange Wave Band earns Ones at UIL

Rockwall Orange Wave Band earns Ones at UIL

ROCKWALL (November 4, 2013) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Marching Band earned Superior ratings from all three judges at the Region III UIL Marching Contest on Wednesday, October 23rd with their contest show, Love and War. The work was written by Daniel Montoya and Rod Kosterman and features the music of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Barber, the […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Celia Straight was presented the Rockwall Student of Honor at the Rockwall Rotary Club’s October 31st lunch meeting. Celia attends Dobbs Elementary, and was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Ruth Johnson, Principal at Dobbs, presented the award. Photos by Greg Caffarel. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, […]

Meet Abigail, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Abigail, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL (November 4, 2013) Are you the very special person that Abigail is looking for?  This pretty three-year-old can’t help it if she’s a diva. With that attitude, she needs to be the only cat in your household. She’s sweet and friendly when it comes to people, but Abigail wants nothing to do with other cats. She’s […]

Sundance is ready for new home

Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Meet Sundance, our Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight. This 10-month-old unregistered quarterhorse will dance her way into your heart.  She leads, loads and stands for grooming.  Her older sisters are well built and stand about 1 hands.  Sundance’s mother is also being cared for at Throwaway Ponies. Throwaway […]

‘Images of America Royse City’ book signing Monday

Proceeds benefit historic preservation efforts of Weatherford home ROYSE CITY (November 3, 2013) The Royse City Main Street & Historic Old Town Merchants Association present a book signing event for “Images of America – Royse City” written by Sheri Fowler, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at Victoria’s Tea Room, 103 N. Houston […]

Legacy Boxer Rescue fundraising event Nov 10 at Dodie’s Rockwall

Legacy Boxer Rescue fundraising event Nov 10 at Dodie’s Rockwall

ROCKWALL (November 3, 2013) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor in Rockwall, along with sponsor AFS Texas Foundation Repair, will host a special fundraising event for Legacy Boxer Rescue from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 10. Fifteen percent of all food purchases will be donated back to Legacy Boxer Rescue, a volunteer organization dedicated […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Burkes Outlet

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Burkes Outlet

ROCKWALL (November 2, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Burkes Outlet with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Burkes Outlet is a privately held company, rich in tradition, owned by the founding family and its employees.  A long history of strong ethical values and commitment to customer, employees and communities has earned […]