ROWLETT, TX – November 8, 2021 — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center with its designation of Accredited with 4 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. The Rowlett Area Chamber receiving this accreditation is truly an acknowledgement of their […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2021 — Join the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in a celebration honoring our veterans on the Downtown Rockwall Square this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a proclamation at the Historic Downtown Courthouse, followed by a patriotic concert at 5:30 p.m. at San […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 8, 2021 — A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of stepping into someone else’s kitchen and watching them cook alongside friends. My husband, Evan, is on the Board of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Every year the foundation hosts a Brunch with Minerals tour and fundraiser with board member, […]
Work will continue for five weeks as part of ongoing I-30 expansion project DALLAS COUNTY – (Nov.. 5, 2021) Starting Thursday, Nov. 11, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close lanes on the westbound I-30 Lake Ray Hubbard bridge from Dalrock Road to Bass Pro Drive. The closures, which are expected to continue for […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 11, 2021 — The Rockwall Rotary held its last event ever in the old Rotary Hall building at 408 S Goliad St. yesterday, as the organization looks forward to a new remodel of the entire facility. Rotarians welcomed city officials and community members to celebrate the beginning of the remodel project […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — A local chapter of the Woodmen Life insurance company went Christmas shopping recently to help bring joy to families this holiday season. Each quarter, Woodmen Life Chapter 4660 based in Wylie participates in a project to benefit local communities and charities. For the fourth quarter project this […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 4, 2021) Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do you better manage this holiday season for yourself and the person with dementia? Join North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection from noon […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Events are listed by date and are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures. First Baptist Fate’s Holiday Craft Fair & Bazaar WHAT: Get in the holiday spirit by shopping tons of vendor booths with lots of crafts and homemade goods! […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2021 — Monte Ray Monkress passed away Friday, October 29th, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas after battling complications from a heart transplant. Monte was born on November 26, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to Ray and Marie Barnett Monkress. He grew up in Farmers Branch, later moving to Garland […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 3, 2021) Ducks Unlimited presents its 2022 Texas DU Calendar – an excellent Christmas gift and your chance at more than $275,000 in prizes, including 521 guns and two ATVs. There will be one gun given away every day of the year; and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday they will draw twice […]