Latter-day Saints youth organize Open House event Saturday

ROWLETT, TX (Feb 5, 2015) The members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who attend the Garner Road meetinghouse in Rowlett, are inviting the general public to attend a building open house from 6 to 8 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 7. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this free, special event. […]

Chocolate Indulgence dinner to help victims of domestic violence

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Women in Need, a local nonprofit agency that provides lifesaving services to victims of domestic violence, will host a Chocolate Indulgence fundraising dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Allure Restaurant at Chandler’s Landing. The event celebrates Valentine’s Day and promotes healthy relationships, while helping to […]

Rockwall Pets to host $10 Valentine’s adoption event

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) As part of Rockwall Pets’ partnership with Best Friends Animal Shelter, the rescue organization will host “The One” adoption promotion on Valentine’s Weekend. All of their dogs and cats that are over six months old and are physically present at their adoption events on Valentine’s weekend will only be $10. […]

Rockwall Christian Academy celebrates 100th day

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) Rockwall Christian Academy students celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 3 with campus-wide festivities that incorporated a variety of art and science-based challenges. While first graders counted out 100 M&M’s, marshmallows and a variety of other unexpected toppings for DIY ice cream sundaes, junior high students were competing […]

Sailing program teaches kids nautical know-how

Open House Feb. 21 at Rush Creek Yacht Club ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 2, 2014) Rush Creek Yacht Club invites kids from around Lake Ray Hubbard to come enjoy free food, drinks and sailboat rides during its Youth Sailing Open House on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Taking place at the RCYC […]

Grand Opening, Open House at Congressman Ratcliffe’s Rockwall office

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) City officials, community leaders and dozens of constituents were in attendance at the Grand Opening and Open House event for Congressman John Ratcliffe’s Rockwall Office on Friday, Jan. 3o. Congressman Ratcliffe was sworn in as a member of the 114th United States Congress on Jan. 6.  The Fourth Congressional District of […]

Magical night celebrates retiring Helping Hands Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY, TX (Feb. 1. 2015) The Royse City Order of the Eastern Star has named Rudy Lynn Vetter at 308 Sandy Lane as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner for February. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their […]

Dance Force drill team dancers rock Cowboys Cheerleaders competition

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 1, 2015)Dance Force Studio in Rockwall took their five drill teams and two drill prep teams to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Nationals Dance Competition at Dallas Cowboys Stadium on January 24. The following teams were recognized as National Champion Winners, National Jacket Recipients and San Antonio Amazing! Finale Paid Bid Winners:  Firecrackers – […]

Rockwall County Republican Women to welcome Dallas DA Susan Hawk

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (February 1, 2015) The Rockwall County Republican Women will host their monthly meeting on Monday, February 9 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington.  Dinner will be served at 6:30. The guest speaker will be the newly elected Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk.  All Republicans are welcome to attend. Submitted by […]