‘Goliath Catfish’ spotted in Rockwall

‘Goliath Catfish’ spotted in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 18, 2013) A Goliath Catfish has been spotted in Rockwall. Not a mysterious Chernobyl-grown, bottom feeder or a freakishly big Flathead, but the young adult novel penned by Rockwall teacher and coach, Scott Gill. Goliath Catfish is set in 1940’s Memphis and tells the story of Albert McClune, a big kid who longs […]

Rockwall County Justices of the Peace attend Mass Fatality Incident Response Course

Rockwall County Justices of the Peace attend Mass Fatality Incident Response Course

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 18, 2013) Rockwall County Justices of the Peace Judge Nancy Beaty Pct. 2 and Judge Liana Whitten Pct. 4 attended a Mass Fatality Incident Response Course, held at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences Building, Office of the Dallas County Chief Medical Examiner September 10-12. This 3-day course prepares local and State […]

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 8, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging;  Neal […]

Friends of Rockwall Library to host fundraiser aboard Harbor Lights

ROCKWALL – Sept 17, 2013 – This year the Friends of the Rockwall County Library will kick off their annual fundraising efforts by hosting a “Sail with Scott” fundraiser on Tuesday, September 24 on the Harbor Lights docked at the lighthouse on the waterside of the Hilton Hotel. Boarding will begin at 6:45 pm. This exciting […]

Rockwall County 4-H kickoff event Sept 23

(ROCKWALL COUNTY – Sept 17, 2013) Rockwall County 4-H will hold a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 23 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall. Whether you’re interested in Dog Obedience, Fashion & Sewing, Food & Nutrition, Horses, Livestock Projects, Photography, Shooting Sports or Veterinary Science, there’s a lot […]

Legendary Dallas police detective speaks about Oswald shooting

Legendary Dallas police detective speaks about Oswald shooting

DALLAS / ROCKWALL COUNTY – Sept 16, 2013 – On November 24, 1963, legendary Dallas Police Department Detective Jim Leavelle was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald and escorting him through the basement of the Dallas police headquarters when Jack Ruby ran forward and shot the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy in the chest. […]

World War II veterans honored at luncheon

World War II veterans honored at luncheon

(ROCKWALL – Sept 16, 2013) Friends of Rockwall County Library recently brought former servicemen together for a presentation about the Honor Flight DFW program. Linda Robinson, Honor Flight DFW coordinator, explained the organization’s goal to take area World War II veterans to Washington DC to see the WW II memorial.  The all-expense two-day trip is […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to create community deck of playing cards

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-Sept 13, 2013) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is working to create a deck of playing cards that will feature unique historical photos and educational facts about Rockwall County on the face of each card.  This deck offers a fantastic opportunity for the community to get involved. All 56 of the card faces may […]

Forney Arts Festival Sept 14-15

Forney Arts Festival Sept 14-15

(FORNEY – Sept. 11, 2013) The 2013 Forney Arts Festival is here! Come join the creative atmosphere of the 2nd Annual Forney Arts Festival complete with music, art, literature, children’s events and great food.  Don’t forget the shopping – plenty of great shopping. It’s all happening Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. […]