GARLAND, TX. (September 24, 2014) Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, continued a 27-year partnership with Garland ISD Sept. 4, gifting $50,000 to district teachers in the Harris Hill Administration Building. “A company maintaining a partnership with a school district for nearly 30 years is a rare, but very special, effort,” […]
ROWLETT,TX. (September 24, 2014) Keep Rowlett Beautiful is having a Great American Cleanup of local parks, streets, and the lakeshore. The Cleanup is on Saturday, October 11, from 9am-1pm starting at Pecan Grove Park Wet Zone Pavilion (please see attached flyer for details). This is a great fall kickoff event that will be fun for the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) International performers Larry and Linda Petty will bring their unique sounds to Rockwall when they entertain Friends of the Rockwall County Library members and guests on Tuesday, October 14th at the Rockwall County Library. Linda’s bio says she started singing at age three and has yet to stop. She grew […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will host a “Blast to the Past” Trivia Contest at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Rockwall High School Cafeteria. The RCHF Fall FUNdraising event is sponsored by American National Bank, Chick-Fil-A and Chilton Industries. Trivia topics include Agrarian Heritage, Municipal Progress and Lake Lore. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The City Council adopted a budget and tax rate for the 2014-2015 on September 15th with a tax rate of 49.55 cents per $100 valuation, a slight decrease from the current rate of 50.25. Key elements of this year’s budget are the funding of three new full-time Firefighter / Driver […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The sweet smell of smoke and roasting meat will fill the air in Downtown Rockwall Saturday morning, Oct. 4th as the 6th Annual Rib Rub & Run gets underway with an exciting new feature for barbecue lovers. BBQ Outfitters Alley will showcase vendors that can help turn the dream of a […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) Little Shell got her name because she reminds everyone of a little peanut shell. She is absolutely adorable and oh, so sweet. Shell loves to be held and hopes you are looking for a dog to hold. Email for more information or to meet little Shell today! Story and photo submitted […]
(September 23, 2014) Texas Turnpike Corp. today announced a series of informal opportunities in which interested property owners may ask questions and make comments about the proposed Northeast Gateway toll road project expected to help address growing mobility challenges in Hunt, Collin, Rockwall and northeast Dallas counties. “We are committed to talking with as many […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 22, 2014) Every year the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club has provided coats for elementary school children in Rockwall in a partnership with Old Navy. Last year, almost 300 coats were provided for kids that would not have been able to have a coat without this program. Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 am to […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (September 22, 2014) On Thursday, October 9th from 6-9 pm KE Cellars will host an Artists’ Reception for Joetta Currie and Doris Vasek in conjunction with Downtown Rockwall’s Monthly Night Owl Experience. The winery is located at 301 North San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall. Artists Joetta Currie and Doris Vasek are the featured artists […]