(Heath) July 2, 2012 – The bowl of the City of Heath’s new water tower was elevated Friday, June 29. The 88-foot diameter structure weighs 306,000 pounds empty and will hold 1.5 million gallons of water when full. “The construction of the water tower is necessary to ensure a safe and secure water supply for […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2012 – Spreading God’s love throughout the community was the goal of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall’s Summer Mission Camp during the week of June 26. Each morning Pastor Cheryl Taylor presented a children’s moment using scriptures to illustrate the objective of the day’s activities. Then RCISD music teacher, Heather Fisher, […]
(Rockwall) July 2, 2012- Come enjoy a fish fry and free concert with local legends Brett Morrison and Jim McAdams with Cross Country on Friday, July 13 at Heritage Christian Academy, 1408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. The fish fry is $8 per person and begins at 6:30 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat for […]
(Lake Ray Hubbard) July 2, 2012 – The Harbor in Rockwall is bursting with Fourth of July festivities, and perhaps one of the best spots to view all the explosive action will be aboard Seawolf, a 40 ft. wooden catamaran, and Harbor Lights, a 57-foot air-conditioned power boat on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Wednesday, July 4th fireworks show […]
This dog is a big baby. Take a quick look at her beautiful eyes, because Baby will soon be on her back begging for belly rubs. She still enjoys the occasional romp through the yard or walk around the neighborhood. But Baby loves to be pampered. She’s been fully obedience trained by Ponderosa Pet Resort, […]
(Rockwall) July 6, 2012 – Nationally acclaimed children’s musician and author Jim Gill will be in Rockwall for two days later this month as part of his national Family Room Tour. His visit will address two important aspects of childhood literacy – an entertaining concert and educational experience for families; and a workshop geared toward […]
Contact Science Exhibit The exciting interactive Contact Science exhibit is at the Rockwall County Library. Our second explorative unit is called Electric Adventures. What’s the difference between AC and DC circuits? What do resistors, capacitors, diodes, motors and transformers do? What is an oscilloscope and what does it do? Come and tinker with all these […]
Caribbean Fourth of July celebration planned (Rockwall) June 29, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for KE Cellars Winery. The winery recently opened in its new location at 301 N. San Jacinto Street in Rockwall. KE Cellars is an all-Texas, European-style boutique winery. They sell award-winning Texas wines […]
(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce that Lisa Gielow has been named principal of Nebbie Williams Elementary School for 2012-13. Gielow served as an assistant principal in Rockwall ISD beginning in 2007 and is the current Elementary Summer School Principal. Gielow has worked directly with students and staff in her […]
(Rockwall) June 27, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Mail+, located at 3526 Lakeview Parkway (Hwy. 66), Suite B. Thanks to Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, for sharing this news. To submit your news and events, email .