ROCKWALL, TX (June 16, 2014) The first ever Rockwall Country Fair kicked off the summer with continuous live music, a diamond dig, a chili cook-off, tents full of vendors, and plenty of games for kids. The event was presented by Soroptimist International with the support of the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, Rockwall Ford and Lake […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 16, 2014) Rockwall County Democrats will host a meeting with John Cook, Democratic Candidate for Land Commissioner Monday evening, June 23rd, at 7 PM, Rockwall High School Cafeteria. Please join them in welcoming John Cook to Rockwall. Submitted by Judith Matherne, County chair, Rockwall Democratic Party. To share your good news and events, email . […]
HEATH, TX (June 13, 2014) Congratulations to Fulton Alumni, Eric Palmerduca for the exemplary recognition from Colgate University in New York. Eric received the Edwin Foster Kingsbury Prize for excellence in Physics and Astronomy and the Haskill Schiff Memorial Prize for excellence in General Chemistry on April 26, 2014. Eric graduated from The Fulton School […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2014) This year, the Aspasians awarded $60,000 in scholarships from the success of their Arts and Crafts Fair. Congratulations to the 2014 scholarship recipients from Rockwall and Rockwall-Heath high schools. Save the date – the Aspasians Fall Arts and Craft Fair will be Saturday, September 20 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium, which will […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2014) For the third year in a row, Wally’s is partnering with Boy Scouts of America’s Circle Ten Council to properly dispose of any old, worn U.S. Flags June 13 through July 4. With Flag Day and 4th of July on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to check your U.S. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 13, 2014) Students in Julie Woodard’s sixth grade social studies class at Pullen Elementary ended the school year by raising more than $1,500 for the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County. The students created original works of art reflective of the people and cultures of our world. The artwork was on […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) A wildly successful national cat adoption promotion returns this week when Rockwall Pets joins more than 130 animal rescue groups and shelters nationwide to partner with Best Friends Animal Society in a campaign called “9 Lives for $9”. Adopt any cat nine months or older from Rockwall Pets for only $9 from June […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) Editor’s Note: This is not our usual Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week, but we felt compelled to add her story to our lineup of sweet pets needing homes. We want every homeless pet to find a forever home, and Harriett is in desperate need of a family. Harriet […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 12, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club is organizing an event called “Raft Up” at 7 p.m. July 11 on Lake Ray Hubbard. As their flyer states, “If you are sail-less, boat-less, doo-less, paddle-less, tube-less, raft-less, or clue-less, we can put you on something that floats. If you want to join the party […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 11, 2014) Cathy Bedsole and Alison Fox recently presented a $13,500 check on behalf of Rockwall Women’s League to Melody Hail, Development Director for Rockwall County Helping Hands. The money is designated for uninsured children that are patients of the Health Center at Helping Hands. Bedsole is president of RWL and Fox […]