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 […]

Heath Community Senior Health Fair Wednesday

(Rockwall County / Heath) Sept 17, 2013 – There will be a FREE Heath Community Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Heath Community Room, 200 Laurence Drive in Heath. The event is open to all seniors, family members and residents who are interested in learning more about […]

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 […]

Stevenson Elementary hosts First Responder Appreciation Day

Stevenson Elementary hosts First Responder Appreciation Day

(ROCKWALL ISD – Sept 17, 2013) Fate DPS Officer and Stevenson SRO, Casey Northcutt, joined other City of Fate DPS Officials in commemoration of September 11th, by being honored at Stevenson’s first annual “First Responder Appreciation Day”. The special honorees ate lunch with all grade levels and posed for photos alongside their emergency vehicles. Students […]

Rockwall School of Music to host come-and-go reception Friday

Rockwall School of Music to host come-and-go reception Friday

(ROCKWAWLL – Sept 17, 2013) The Rockwall School of Music will host a come-and-go reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Everyone is welcome to come explore the wonderful world of music.  Bring any family members and/or friends who are interested in discovering how the Rockwall School of Music can help their musical […]

Heath secures $18.2 MIL from TxDOT for FM 740 improvements

HEATH – Sept. 17, 2013 – The City of Heath has secured anticipated funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the second phase of the FM 740 widening project.  Pavement, grading and drainage will be improved from FM 1140 South to FM 1140 North in Heath. The 1.8-mile project was awarded to ED […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes new member Arboledas

Rockwall Chamber welcomes new member Arboledas

ROCKWALL / HEATH – Sept 16, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Arboledas Mexican Grill. Arboledas Mexican Grill is a traditional family restaurant owned by Arturo Vazquez and partners, Edgar Culebro and Pablo Ilanito. Vazquez moved to Rockwall in 1986 and has worked in […]

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 […]