(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 30, 2013) This year, the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program has held 1,538 class meetings and impacted the lives of 655 students, thanks to efforts of 79 volunteers donating an amazing 7,833 3/4 hours. A Tutor Appreciation Event was held October 28 at the library, where volunteers were recognized […]
(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Lifetime Triathlon held at The Harbor October 6 brought an estimated $419,000 to Rockwall – $14,500 of that in hotel/motel tax paid to the city and $7,500 in charitable donations. The annual event drew 1,247 athletes – 41 were competing professional tri-athletes along with 55 athletes from Rockwall and […]
(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently expanded its membership by an astounding 248 businesses in less than three days, putting it on the fast-track to achieving nearly 1,000 members. More than 130 business and community leaders came together October15 for a high-energy recruiting effort that spanned 2 ½ days […]
Proceeds benefit historic preservation efforts of Weatherford home (ROYSE CITY – October 29, 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. […]
(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) If you follow the yellow brick road, you may not end up in Oz, but you’ll be at the doorstep of this happy little dog. Toto is a delight. Her happy nature means she gets along just fine in any situation. She’ll ignore any witches or flying monkeys that come her way. […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – October 28, 2013) Rockwall High School Senior Whitnee Bomkamp recently auditioned for the 2013 Golden Voices of America Competition. Golden Voices of America is an international voice competition hosted by American Fine Arts Festival (AFAF). This competition is for vocalists of all nationalities from around the globe who desire to challenge themselves […]
(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the new location of Juvanew Medspa in Rockwall. After almost five years at the Rockwall Harbor, Juvanew MedSpa’s newly renovated, luxurious and large medical spa opened October 1st, just about one mile from our previous location. Owner Terry […]
(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) As part of the PTA Arts in Education program, Miss Texas 2013 and Top 10 Miss America finalist, Ivana Hall, came and spoke to grades K-6 at Hartman Elementary. She spoke to the children about setting goals and following the Golden Rules of Respect: respect yourself, respect others, and respect your […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 21, 2013) Join the community in honoring our local heroes at a Veterans Day Program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 11 at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial (located at the Rockwall County Government Center). County Judge Jerry Hogan will serve as Master of Ceremonies, honoring WWII veterans. The keynote speaker […]
If they sell 1,000 tickets, they perform on the ice! (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band is hosting a citywide, community fundraiser night on Tuesday, December 17, when the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Orange Wave Band will perform at the Dallas Stars game as part […]