Author, historian Jim Gatewood presents theory on Kennedy’s assassination to Rock Ridge residents ROCKWALL, TX (August 7, 2014) Last week, Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care residents were treated to an inside scoop on the assassination of John F. Kennedy by author and historian Jim Gatewood. Gatewood addressed a dining room packed with attentive […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 8, 2014) In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and address congestion, the Texas Department of Transportation approved a contract award for construction to widen FM 3097 (Horizon Road) in Rockwall. The contract for $9.3 million was awarded to Ed Bell Construction Company. The project includes widening the current road from […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2014) Rockwall County Helping Hands will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, August 28 to celebrate Executive Director Margo Nielsen’s 25th anniversary with the agency. The public is encouraged to come by Helping Hands that day to honor Margo and thank her for all she […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (August 6, 2014) Enrollment is underway for Shepherd’s Place Preschool at First United Methodist Church in Royse City. Space is limited. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there are three age-appropriate classes to choose from: a two-year-old class; a three-year-old class; and a four-year-old […]
Entertaining musical, dance performances prominent in annual BGC talent show ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (August 6, 2014) Kids of the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County put on a marvelous display of singing, dancing and musical flair during the BGCRC’s annual talent show on Tuesday night. The 10-act display had the sizeable audience within the BGCRC […]
(August 6, 2014) The Republican County Chairmen of Collin County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County are proud to announce that Craig Stoddart has been selected to be the Republican Nominee in the November election to replace Justice Jim Moseley on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Last month, Justice […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 6, 2014) The Rockwall Art League will sponsor two outstanding workshops this fall – Painting Brilliant Florals with Nancy Medina from September 26-28, and Oil Painting with Cecy Turner from October 27-28. Both workshops will be held at the Harry Myers Park Community Center, located at 815 E. Washington in Rockwall. Interested participants […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 6, 2014) About once a year, Shenaniganz does a $1 Day…and people go pretty nuts about it! $1 Day will be on Friday, August 8th. All attractions are only $1 from 11am – 7pm. To receive this reward, sign up with Thanx, Shenaniganz’s loyalty program. Not a member yet? Click here to sign […]
UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just received word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 29, 2014) Rockwall County based businesses have partnered with Leadership Advisory Board of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Rockwall […]
If I had a dime for every time someone said, “I can never find enough good people to keep my business moving forward,” I’d be sitting in a cabin somewhere rather than baking in the hot Texas summer. It is a challenge. Finding good people requires a commitment of time and effort that business owners […]