Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 15, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition will continue when Dallas Race Week launches Sunday, June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with […]
Flag Day dedication ceremony includes 21 gun salute (Rockwall County) June 14, 2013 – Judge Jerry Hogan and the Rockwall County Commissioners Court welcomed dozens of guests this morning to the unveiling of a new, all-weather, database kiosk installed at the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial, located at 1111 Yellow Jacket Lane. The gift was made possible […]
(Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]
(Rockwall) June 11, 2013 – I love advocating for No Kill shelters, because nearly every story has a happy ending. Beautiful dogs like Delilah, who were previously put down with nary a thought at area animal shelters, now have a chance at their own fairy tale life. But because it involved some dark days, Delilah’s […]
(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Senior 4-H members Naomi Romero, Bradley Simpson and Rachel Simpson are preparing to travel to Texas 4-H Roundup to compete in the State Consumer Decision Making Contest. It will be held Wednesday, June 12 on the campus of Texas A&M University. They will be competing against 23 other teams […]
(Rockwall) June 10, 2013 – Bring the family to historic downtown Rockwall from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15 for the JUST FOR KIDS event. An extension Farmers Market, JUST FOR KIDS features interactive activities for the little ones, at San Jacinto Court (between Rusk and First Streets). There will be crafts, games, and […]
(Rockwall County) June 10, 2013 – Come learn about the new Helping Hands Community Circle and how you can be a part of “engaging the next generation” by attending a membership kickoff event on Saturday, June 22 aboard Harbor Lights on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Helping Hands Little Black Dress event means you can throw on your […]
June 10, 2013 – Lulu, a little three-year-old terrier mix, may look shy and unassuming, but she prefers to speak for herself. “Hey you! Are you lookin’ at me? You’d better be, because I’ve been looking all over the place for you. If you take me home right now, I promise I won’t be any trouble. […]
Nominate your Prom King and Queen (Rockwall) June 5, 2013 – Grab your duck tape and throw on your old prom dress. Dust off that baby blue tux hanging in the attic – because it’s time for JUNK PROM! The Helping Hands Junk Prom and Flea Market will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, […]
The rod doubled and the reel sang as the shark darted and dove to the deep. After fishing for days on aFloridapier, I had hooked a monster, and my Dad coached and cheered above everyone. I was nine when I carved out this memory with my hero. He’s a mere shell of a man now, […]