Did you know that Rockwall County has 17 historical markers, one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one historic courthouse listing? The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will present, “Memories and Markers: A Look at Rockwall’s Historic People and Places” at noon Friday, Feb. 10 at the Historic Courthouse. The program is free […]
This handsome boy is the curious type. Uggs can keep himself occupied for hours checking out every smell in the yard. He’s very friendly and trusting, and he wouldn’t mind a bit of playtime every now and then. Give Uggs something to do, then invite him inside to snuggle with you in the evening. He’s […]
‘First a Reader, then a Leader’ In a recent meeting of the Rockwall Rotary Club, Mayor David Sweet presented Barbara Allan, Chairman of Rockwall Rotary Mentoring, with a proclamation declaring Jan. 26 “National Mentoring Day.” The proclamation encouraged all citizens to applaud Rockwall Rotarians, the Rockwall ISD and community-wide mentors who graciously give of their […]
The Youth Group at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host a Pizza and Praise Concert featuring the Heritage Christian Academy Praise Team. The event will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at FCC, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Scotty Smith, Minister to Young Adults, […]
Lake Pointe Breast Center recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of ExcellenceTM in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program by the National Consortium of Breast Centers. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by the LPBC to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients and our community. LPBC is only […]
Bring unwanted or broken gold and silver and join the Royse City High School Band for a benefit fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Royse City Gold and Silver, located at 616 E. Lamar. Cash raised from the sale of gold and silver will support the RCHS Band and help them […]
Following a tradition of honoring citizens who have made significant contributions to the Rockwall community, Mike Atkins, Executive Director of the Rockwall County Family YMCA, will be the subject of MusicFest’s Ninth Annual Celebrity Roast on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Atkins has served as executive director of the Rockwall Y […]
Chad Hennings speaks at Men’s Conference, membership grows (Royse City) Sabine Creek Ranch welcomed former Dallas Cowboy Chad Hennings at “The Man of Character” Men’s Conference, Jan. 20 and 21. More than 120 men came to relax, eat, fellowship and enjoy a bonfire while taking advantage of motivational and informative sessions that recharged spiritual batteries. Friday night […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 24 for Credit Union of Texas, located at 2914 Ridge Road in Rockwall. To learn more, visit Credit Union of Texas’ website. Submitted by Paula Kerr, Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. To submit your news and events, email .
February brings activities and events for all ages to the Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in Rockwall. Computer Classes The Rockwall County Library will offer a Basic Computer Class for those who need an introduction to using a PC. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, participants will complete a […]