Meet Dock, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dock, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) August 6, 2012 – Batten down the hatches because Dock is ready to play. He’s friendly, lovable and oh-so cute. Dock is part of the Rockwall Pets Lakeside Gang with his brother Skipper and their sisters Summer and Sunshine. Dock is ready to shove off for any adventure. He’ll make you smile if you watch him […]

Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees elect new officers

(Rockwall ISD) August 6, 2012 – The members of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees have elected new officers for the 2012-2013 year.  Doug Hamilton, a member of the Board since 2001, was elected president.  Chris Cuny will serve as vice president and Leigh Plagens will serve as secretary. Hamilton was elected to the board […]

Public hearing on planned road improvements set for Aug 21

(City of Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – A public hearing on the anticipated social, economic and environmental effects of planned improvements to FM 3097 (Horizon Road) from FM 740 to Tubbs Road is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Pullen Elementary School, 6492 FM 3097. The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with […]

Poker Run to benefit one-year-old Kensley Jones of Rockwall

August 6, 2012 – You don’t have to ride a motorcycle or play cards to to join the fun at the Saturday, Aug. 11  “Cruise for a Cause” Poker Run benefiting one-year-old Kensley Jones of Rockwall. The event includes live entertainment by Otis and the Tacky Flamingos (60s, 70s & 80s music), food, games, raffle […]

Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, Aug 17-19, 2012

Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, Aug 17-19, 2012

August 9, 2012 – Parents and teachers are invited to a Tax Free Weekend Open House at Costco, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 17; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 18; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 19. Present your employee badge or this invitation at entrance. For more […]

AMICA’s donation to Helping Hands will provide school supplies for families in need

AMICA’s donation to Helping Hands will provide school supplies for families in need

(Rockwall) August 1, 2012 – AMICA, a non-profit group of 40 women, continues its tradition of supporting Helping Hands and its mission to assist Rockwall residents in times of crisis. AMICA’s recent gift of $5,000 to Helping Hands will be used to buy school supplies for children of families in need. Volunteering their time and […]

First Presbyterian Church presents donation to Helping Hands Food Pantry

First Presbyterian Church presents donation to Helping Hands Food Pantry

(Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – Greg Blair of First Presbyterian Church in Rockwall presents a $400 donation to Sherry Hamm for the Food Pantry at Helping Hands. Blair is chairman of the church Missionary Committee, and Hamm is Director of Assistance and Referral at the non-profit critical assistance agency that serves Rockwall County. “Helping Hands […]

Eleven-year-old Heath musician to perform at YMCA event

Eleven-year-old Heath musician to perform at YMCA event

(Rockwall) July 24, 2012 – The Rockwall Family YMCA will host a Special Member Appreciation Event on Wednesday, Aug. 15, which will feature a musical performance by Erin Kinsey. The event will include food demos by My Fit Foods. Bring a healthy potluck item to share. Sign up at the Welcome Center– first come, first […]

Old-fashioned gospel Chautauqua at First United Methodist Church

(Rockwall) July 31, 2012 – First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, will host its annual summer “old fashioned gospel” Chautauqua Sunday afternoon, August 12, at 4 p.m. The Erwins, a renowned young family Southern gospel quartet from Edgewood, TX will sing.  The three brothers and one sister appear at national gospel […]