Rockwall teen vies for North Texas Youth of the Year, scholarship

(ROCKWALL-February 6, 2013) Selected among several local outstanding youth, Chris Rivera will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the North Texas Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation. Rivera will compete this Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, in Killeen, TX. As the new […]

Cherokee Chief visits Rockwall DAR

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held its February 2 meeting at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath.  The program was “Cherokee Alliance during the American Revolution” presented by Chief Bear Who Walks Softly. Chief Bear is a member of the Cherokee tribe, and a knowledgeable speaker on […]

Rockwall County Crimestoppers light up senior citizens’ homes

Rockwall County Crimestoppers light up senior citizens’ homes

Newly designed website welcomes tips, offers rewards (ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) Rockwall County Crime Stoppers continues to serve the community through a newly designed website, where citizens can submit TIPS, donate or become a sponsor. Visit the website at   rockwallcountycrimestoppers.com. TIPS may also be submitted through text message by texting 274637.   Rockwall County Crime Stoppers pays tipsters rewards up […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

(ROYSE CITY-February 4, 2013) Congratulations to Nona Jaramillo at 220 Cookston Lane on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community […]

Feb/March Calendar of Events

Feb/March Calendar of Events

WEDNESDAY, FEB 6 BINGO! FOR ROYSE CITY SHELTER Play BINGO at The Well,103 E. Main St. in Royse City, at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, benefiting the animal shelter. $5 per card. Great prizes. THURSDAY, FEB 7 MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION Rockwall ISD’s third annual multi-cultural celebration, highlighting the beauty & diversity of the […]

‘Love Letters’ to be shared at next Friends of Library meeting

(ROCKWALL-Feb 3, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12  in the Community Room of the library. Following the election of officers for the 2013-14 year, members and guests will be entertained by talented local performers. Leslie Buie and Nancy Beaty will present excerpts from the Pulitzer Prize nominated […]

Super Bowl party at Dodie’s at The Harbor

(ROCKWALL-Feb 1, 2013) Where will you go to watch Super Bowl XLVII? On Sunday, Feb. 3, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harborin Rockwall will feature the Super Bowl on SEVEN big screens, along with appetizer specials, $2.50 draft beers and $5 bombs. While there, try out their new Surf & Turf specials! RELATED STORY Coach […]

Local Rotarian earns prestigious ‘Service Above Self Award’

(ROCKWALL-January 31, 2013) At the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Rockwall, Past District Governor Bud McBrayer (2011-12) presented Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award to Past District Governor Tom Ryan. This award is presented to only 150 Rotarians a year out of a membership of 1.2 million members.  The recipients of this award […]

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

Rescuing pets is a labor of love

(January 31, 2013) After a disorienting ramble that lasted several chilly days, Kevin wasn’t scared when a Dallas Animal Services truck stopped nearby. The little Shih-Tzu was relieved. His matted, urine-soaked fur carried two pounds of dried feces. He had a gaping neck wound that was filled with maggots. He had an upper respiratory infection […]