(December 8, 2013) Like most men, I avoid shopping sprees, sales, or any outing that calls for hours of store after store and rack after rack of browsing, and after 20 years of marriage, Angie and I have an understanding; I don’t go on shopping trips and she doesn’t watch ballgames (unless it’s our kids […]
ROCKWALL (December 8, 2013) As many of you may remember, Rockwall experienced some excitement back in the spring when the History Channel’s H2 production team came to Rockwall to research our unique system of subterranean rock walls for a future episode on their America Unearthed television series. The Rockwall County Historical Foundation has just learned that […]
ROCKWALL (December 6, 2013) Effective at 8 p.m., the City of Rockwall is opening The Center at 108 E. Washington Street (south of the Downtown Square) as a warming station for those citizens still without power. No food or drinks are available at this location except for vending machines, so you are encouraged to bring […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (December 5, 2013) Thanks to the managers and cooks from Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living and Attorney Joe Kendall, Meals on Wheels was able to deliver a special holiday meal for the seniors of Rockwall. Liberty Heights prepared 173 meals that were delivered by volunteers on Wednesday, November 27th. Liberty Heights offers upscale […]
ROCKWALL (December 4, 2013) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall encourages members to “Adopt an Angel” from the YMCA’s annual Giving Tree. This year, due to the nearly $5 million expansion and renovation project underway at the JER Chilton Y, the “tree” is actually Christmas garland hanging at the front desk, adorned with “Angel” ornaments. […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (December 4, 2013) Rockwall County Democrats and their families are invited to a Holiday Pot Luck Supper from 7 to p.m. Monday, December 16 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington Street, Rockwall. Bring your favorite casserole, side dish or dessert. Unwrapped toys and food donations will be accepted for Rockwall County […]
Water District suggests outside faucets be protected, automatic sprinkler systems turned OFF (December 4, 2013) Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District urge homeowners and business water customers to prepare for freezing and icy weather forecast for North Texas. To help prevent broken pipes and water leaks outside the home or business, NTMWD officials recommend […]
ROCKWALL (December 3, 2013) Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson. The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory of Blane […]
(December 2, 2013) It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving meals with family and/or friends, a long weekend out of school, deteriorating driving conditions (and drivers), and four weeks of consumer craziness. Despite popular misconceptions in the media, the Black Friday weekend is not… A day in honor of the death of bank accounts, the […]
ROCKWALL (November 30, 2013) As many of you may remember, Rockwall experienced some excitement back in the spring when the History Channel’s H2 production team came to Rockwall to research our unique system of subterranean rock walls for a future episode on their America Unearthed television series. The Rockwall County Historical Foundation has just learned that […]