(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 30, 2013) This year, the Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults program has held 1,538 class meetings and impacted the lives of 655 students, thanks to efforts of 79 volunteers donating an amazing 7,833 3/4 hours. A Tutor Appreciation Event was held October 28 at the library, where volunteers were recognized […]
(ROYSE CITY – October 30, 2013) First United Methodist Church of Royse City will host its Lord’s Acre Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Nov. 9th. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Family Life Center on Bell Street behind the church. There will be a Country Store and silent auction, BBQ dinner ($8) provided by […]
(ROCKWALL – October 29, 2013) The Lifetime Triathlon held at The Harbor October 6 brought an estimated $419,000 to Rockwall – $14,500 of that in hotel/motel tax paid to the city and $7,500 in charitable donations. The annual event drew 1,247 athletes – 41 were competing professional tri-athletes along with 55 athletes from Rockwall and […]
Proceeds benefit historic preservation efforts of Weatherford home (ROYSE CITY – October 29, 2013) The Royse City Main Street & Historic Old Town Merchants Association present a book signing event for “Images of America – Royse City” written by Sheri Fowler, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at Victoria’s Tea Room, 103 N. […]
(ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) If you follow the yellow brick road, you may not end up in Oz, but you’ll be at the doorstep of this happy little dog. Toto is a delight. Her happy nature means she gets along just fine in any situation. She’ll ignore any witches or flying monkeys that come her way. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY – October 21, 2013) Join the community in honoring our local heroes at a Veterans Day Program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 11 at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial (located at the Rockwall County Government Center). County Judge Jerry Hogan will serve as Master of Ceremonies, honoring WWII veterans. The keynote speaker […]
If they sell 1,000 tickets, they perform on the ice! (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band is hosting a citywide, community fundraiser night on Tuesday, December 17, when the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Orange Wave Band will perform at the Dallas Stars game as part […]
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL – October 28, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. […]
WINNER EVERY FRIDAY (October 26, 2013) Congratulations to ROSE BUTLER (75087) who signed up to receive our e-edition newsletter and won a family 4-pack to see the life-sized animatronic dinosaur exhibit OR the Holiday Trail of Lights at The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE NEXT… Blue Ribbon News […]
(ROCKWALL – October 26, 2013) Moving can be stressful for everyone, but older adults often have challenges that can complicate relocation. A Senior Real Estate Specialist can help older adults and their families navigate through the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that are unique to them. Karen Straughan is an SRES with Coldwell […]