Lions and Tigers and Tents, Oh My!

(WYLIE, TX – Sept. 9, 2018) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Center will host an overnight camp out from 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 through noon Sunday, Oct. 7.  The event will include dinner, smores, breakfast, souvenir, and an enrichment demonstration. The cost is $150/person (15 person limit). Must be 13 or older. Minors […]

NCTCOG to Discuss Bicycle Connections, Transit in September

NCTCOG to Discuss Bicycle Connections, Transit in September

(DALLAS, TX — September 6, 2018) Residents can learn more about a proposal to improve bicycle-pedestrian access through the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and various other transportation-focused efforts during public meetings in September. The North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a public meeting series beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 […]

North Texas companies seek to fill 100+ openings at Rockwall Job Fair Sept. 14

North Texas companies seek to fill 100+ openings at Rockwall Job Fair Sept. 14

More than 20 Rockwall Employers to Recruit On-Site (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 5, 2018) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation and Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that more than 20 of Rockwall’s employers will be on site and ready to fill more than 100 jobs at the second annual Rockwall Job Fair from 11 a.m. […]

Commissioners Approve Nov. 6 Bond Election for Rockwall County Jail Expansion

Commissioners Approve Nov. 6 Bond Election for Rockwall County Jail Expansion

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 30, 2018) During a special meeting held on Monday, Aug. 20, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court approved a jail expansion bond to go on the Nov. 6, 2018 election ballot for voter consideration. The court approved a bond election on Nov. 6 in the aggregate principle amount of $50,270,000 for the […]

Commissioners Discuss Nov. 6 General Election Early Voting Locations

Commissioners Discuss Nov. 6 General Election Early Voting Locations

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 30, 2018) During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court welcomed Elections Administrator Chris Lynch to discuss early voting locations for the Nov. 6 General Election. Based on several different factors, Lynch proposed going with only three early voting locations: Heath City Hall, Rockwall County Library […]

Chicken Fried Road Trip Returns to Cotton Patch Cafe

Chicken Fried Road Trip Returns to Cotton Patch Cafe

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 30, 2018) Cotton Patch Cafe celebrates its Southern roots as it embarks on its annual Chicken Fried Road Trip through Oct. 26, featuring daily specials of hand-breaded, deep-fried country classics and new Southern delights. Road Trip “stops” include: Monday: Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken with new Jalapeno Cream Gravy […]

Early Voting for Nov. 6 General Election: Dates, Polling Locations and Hours

Early Voting for Nov. 6 General Election: Dates, Polling Locations and Hours

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 30, 2018) Early voting for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2018 General Election in Rockwall County will run from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. Below is the schedule with all the info you need on polling locations, dates, and hours of operation! Note: The only location for early voting on Oct. 28 […]

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2018) One hundred years ago in August through November of 1918, thousands of Texans dedicated themselves to serving our country during World War I. Around 200,000 Texans served in uniform during the Great War. Over 5,000 of them made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives to protect the freedoms […]

Call for Entries: Paint & Photograph Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX – August 22, 2018) Artists Round Texas presents the Paint and Photograph Rowlett Juried Art Competition, open to all artists 16 and older using 2D media such as oil, acrylic, collage, pen and ink, watercolor, pencil, and more – and photography with or without digital manipulation. Entries must be postmarked no later than […]