(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – In a proclamation read by Judge Jerry Hogan, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court designated April 8-14 as National Library Week in Rockwall County. Kathleen Broze, president of Friends of the Library, and 2011 Hartman Award recipient Carolyn Duckworth presented Judge Hogan a facsimile check for $255,679.20 representing the value of volunteer […]
(Rockwall) The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, April 18 in the Helping Hands conference room. Please pick up a brown bag lunch. Drinks and desserts will be provided. They will be discussing the National Day of Prayer (May 3). All ministers are invited. For more information, call 972-771-5526. Submitted by the Rockwall […]
(Heath) April 11, 2012 – Glorious spring weather was just one of the draws that attracted 390 registrants to the Heart of Heath 5k Run/Walk presented on April 7 by the City of Heath Special Events Board. Taking first place in the run was Justin Tokuz with an 18:29 time. Hunter Beauchamp was second with […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Victoria’s Exclusive Design, located at 807 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 10, 2012. The showroom features transitional styles and is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday; additional times by appointment. To learn more, call 972-722-9377 or […]
Mayor declares April 21 “Rockwall High Band Day” On April 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Rockwall High School Orange Wave Band will join Rockwall Ford for a fundraiser at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. The Drive One 4 UR School is a fundraiser to offset band costs such as marching equipment, clinicians, master […]
All motorcyles, antiques, classic and custom cars are welcome in the third annual Rockwall Fun Run Rally benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Rockwall County. The Fun Run Rally will be Saturday, April 21. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at River Club in Forney. The first group out will be at 11 […]
Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a patriotic music program during their April 7, 2012 meeting at the home of Gail Lasky. Lasky, upcoming Vice Regent of the RockWall DAR, and her fellow cohorts of the “Harmony” Singing Group, performed the program, which was followed by an educational history of “The Story […]
The 19th Annual Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellow Jacket Lane. More than 30 local restaurants and dining establishments will showcase their cuisine – from South and Central American favorites to Asain, Italian and American. Visitors can also satisfy their sweet tooth with […]
(Rockwall) Come celebrate the 60th birthday of HomeBank Texas during a Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” event, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26. The event will be held at the Rockwall Banking Center, 105 E. Ralph Hall Parkway. Click here for more information. Thanks to Justin Holland for letting us […]
Hospital honored at awards celebration May 3 in Austin Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been named a Silver Award recipient from the TMF Health Quality Institute. The Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Awards recognize hospitals that have demonstrated excellence in health care quality through improved performance on national quality measures. Hospitals qualify for an […]