The Rockwall Rotary Club, sometimes referred to as “Noon Rotary,” is Rockwall’s oldest service club. It held its organizational meeting on April 6, 1939 at the Rockwall Community Building, and had 20 businessmen charter members. The Rockwall Rotary Club is one of the thousands of Rotary Clubs worldwide that make up Rotary International which has […]
Change your Altitude! (Lake Ray Hubbard) July 10, 2012 – Take your Concert by the Lake experience to new heights as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony for Parasailing The Harbor beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through sunset (about 7:30 p.m.) Thursday, July 19. Enjoy the music of The Rub […]
(Rockwall) July 9, 2012 – The Friday Study Club, organized in 1919 and recognized as Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, recently installed new officers. Pictured from left are the newly installed officers: Becky Cecil, President; Mary Vervalin, First Vice President; Sharon Shannon, Second Vice President; Nancy Hill, Recording Secretary; Carolyn Duckworth, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer; Carolyn Francisco, […]
(Rockwall) July 18, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17 for Lakeside Party Rentals, a family owned and operated rental business serving Rockwall County and all surrounding communities in Northeast Texas. Find them in Rockwall at Providence Place at the Harbor, 2065 Summer Lee Drive, Suite […]
Come out to the Rockwall County Veteran’s Memorial, located at 950 TL Townsend Drive in Rockwall, at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 14 to participate in the Pushups for Charity Challenge, benefiting our wounded military. Pushups for Charity is an alliance of many of the world’s most respected fitness professionals who have come together to support […]
(Heath) July 4, 2012 – The City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade led by the Hawk State Baseball Champs was a huge success today! It was a great turn out as neighbors came together to celebrate freedom, honor veterans and active military, and congratulate the city’s champion baseball players. Thanks to Suzanne Brooke and […]
(Rockwall) July 3, 2012 – The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club hosted a passing of the gavel ceremony on Tuesday, June 26. Pictured on the left is outgoing President, Henry Young, passing the gavel to Johnny Tomasino, incoming President. RELATED STORY: Dallas Race Week wraps up with prizes, trophies, grant presentations Thanks to Trenton Cornehl for […]
Rockwall Breakfast Rotary ‘Sails into Service’ (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 23, 2012 – After six days of intense racing action, beautiful sunsets and pre- and post-race parties, the 31st annual Dallas Race Week wrapped up with Family Fun Night at The Harbor, which included live music by The Rub, a presentation of community grants, and the handing […]
(Rockwall) July 3, 2012 – Newly installed Rockwall Rotary president (right), Frank Conselman, presents past president, Chuck Bealmear the coveted Rockwall Rotary 2011-2012 presidential plaque. Conselman’s Board of Directors 2012-2013 are: President Elect…Jon Bailey Vice President…Mike Atkins Treasurer…Leslie Buie Secretary…Susan Satterwhite Club Service Chair…Raymond Jowers Community Service Chair…Barbara Allan International Service Chair….Bill Cecil Vocational Service Chair…Jeff […]
(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 […]