(ROCKWALL, TX — September 3, 2019) Each year, the biggest flock of rubber duckies you’ve ever seen races down the fountain at The Harbor for a chance to win specQUACKular prizes. This year, the Southwest Kia Rubber Duck Regatta returns Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21. Featuring attractions that will entertain all ages, the […]
Good Brew (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) Each year about now, we start seeing the Oktoberfest beers roll into stores. It’s a reminder that fall is right around the corner. But what is Oktoberfest and what is the deal with this beer we associate as just another seasonal beer? Well my friends, Oktoberfest is the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) Rockwall ISD and Rest Haven Funeral Home are honored to host the fourth annual First Responders Night on September 13 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium at 7:15 p.m. First responders wanting to participate in the on-field recognition ceremony should meet on the scoreboard side of the stadium at 7 p.m. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 3, 2019) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recently recognized Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office personnel with Life Saving Awards from Sheriff Eavenson, Major Calkins, Judge Sweet, Commissioner Gilbert, Commisioner Bailey, Commisioner Sevier, Commissioner Magness and John Vic – Representative of Texas Senator Bob Hall. On May 11, 2019, an inmate in separation […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 31, 2019) With fall fast approaching, I always find ways to squeeze in some of my favorite summer desserts. Fruit Pizza is one that can absolutely make its way into September. Over the years, I have heard Evan mention how much he loved his mother’s fruit pizza. That it was different than […]
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. –Matthew 7:12 (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 31, 2019) I’ve been hovering in emotional limbo lately. Mildly depressed about navigating another change of seasons solo. Disappointed in myself for shrinking from the challenges of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2019) When he was just a little boy, 11-year-old Chris Fowler of Rockwall developed a true fascination with circus clowns. Growing up, Chris’s parents Julie and Ed Fowler would take him to see the Ringling Bros. Circus every year. Chris always found the clowns to be the most entertaining of all […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Aug. 30, 2019) On Wednesday, a Rockwall County jury convicted Wylie resident Eduardo Guadalupe Gonzalez, 20, of two counts of the first degree felony offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault. After hearing all of the evidence, the jury sentenced the defendant to thirty (30) years in prison. Jurors heard testimony that a few […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 30, 2019) Rockwall County 4-H is planning a Kick Off event for the new 4-H year from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 7. This year’s event will be held on Courthouse Plaza – on the east side of the Historic Rockwall County Courthouse located at 101 East Rusk Street. Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 29, 2019) Want to improve your English, get your GED, become a U.S. Citizen? Rockwall County Library Reading for Adults (RFA) Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]