(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Most Texans think that spring is the best season for gardening. While that may be true for a small number of vegetable plants, veteran Texas gardeners will certainly tell you that the best season to plant vegetables is during the fall. Here are just a few advantages to cool season […]
(Rockwall) August 13, 2013 – The City of Rockwall is seeking public input regarding proposed changes to the Harry Myers Municipal Pool. The Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a public input forum at the next scheduled Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday September 4, 2013. The meeting will begin at 6 […]
Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra to perform free Labor Day weekend concert at The Harbor (Rockwall) August 6, 2013 – Rockwall MusicFest, production arm of The Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, recently announced the orchestra’s 2013 guest conductor, Michael J. Manley. Manley received his Bachelor of Music degree from Hardin Simmons University and his Master’s degree in […]
(Rockwall) – The Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon (which was postponed to rains affecting Squabble Creek Trail) has been rescheduled to 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The Kiwanis TriRock event is set for Sunday, Aug. 25 at the YMCA, making it a tri-weekend. Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton […]
Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k run & car show (Rockwall) August 20, 2013 – Each fall, teams fire up their grills for a smokin’ hot barbecue competition in downtown Rockwall. This year, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 5, residents and visitors will flock to the historic downtown square for great food, fun […]
(Royse City) August 20, 2013 – Cub Scout Pack 1401 of Royse City will host a Registration Night for 1st through 5th grade boys from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 2013 at Fort Elementary School. The cost of registration is $45. For more info, visit beascout.org. RELATED STORY Royse City Cub Scout Pack seeking […]
Volunteers pitch in as part of Keep Texas Waterways Clean Program Kayak Instruction Foundation will provide a free, two hour kayak rental in exchange for a bag of “lake trash” (Rowlett) August 20, 2013 – Local volunteers are banding together to tackle litter in Lake Ray Hubbard, as part of the Keep Texas Waterways Clean program. […]
(Rockwall) August 20, 2013 – The fall 2013 session of the Rockwall Police Department Citizens Police Academy begins Tuesday September 10, 2013. The application deadline is Friday September 6, 2013. For more info contact (972)771-7765 or email Officer P. Young at . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Veterans of WWII are invited to be the honored guests at Friends of the Rockwall County Library at the September 10th meeting. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW Coordinator, is the featured speaker at the 11:00 a.m. meeting held in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Honor Flight DFW […]
(Rockwall) August 19, 2013 – Linda Robinson, USO Honor Flight Coordinator for Dallas/Fort Worth will be the featured speaker for the September 10th meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Her topic, “Defenders of Freedom” will give details about the Honor Flights for DFW area World War II veterans. The public is invited to attend. […]