(Rockwall) July 30, 2012 – More than 75 friends, family and community members gathered for a dedication ceremony July 21 at the Rockwall Family YMCA, to honor the memory of Tony Baggett. Tony coached nearly 1,500 games at the Y and was active in the Indian Guides/Princess program for 26 years with his six children […]
July 30, 2102 – Paris is ready to play ball. Besides, what more can you possibly want in a kitty? Beautiful? Check. Sweet? Check. Loving? Check. Easy going? Check. Paris has all the bases covered. You’ll hit a home run when you make this beautiful kitty a member of your family. Check her scorecard at rockwallpets.com/adopt.html […]
(Rockwall) July 20, 2102 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 19 for Parasailing The Harbor. Mayor David Sweet, Chamber president Dana Macalik, Chamber Ambassadors, friends, family and parasailing fans were on hand to welcome owner/operator Rance Rudy and his boat “Chute’n the Breeze” to Lake Ray Hubbard. Following […]
Dallas yards featured wide cracks in the summer of 2011. This summer, they’re more likely to display roofing company signs—hundreds dot some neighborhoods. There’s been relief from extreme drought in parts of Texas, though the extreme remains. As in too many places across the U.S. in recent months, rains come by way of dangerous storms […]
(Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – A van filled with seven sleepy yet exuberant teenagers and their two chaperones pulled out of the parking lot at First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday July 15, 2012. Their destination was the Olive Tree Village in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their mission was to participate in […]
Jolie Holliday to perform free concert again at Dodie’s on Aug. 18 (Rockwall) July 23, 2012 – Jolie Holliday performed a live acoustic show at Dodie’s at The Harbor, drawing a crowd of country music fans and Cajun-food lovers to The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard Saturday. The country singer will return to Dodie’s for […]
The Rockwall County Family YMCA is currently offering: Small Fry Soccer for ages 2-3 and Youth Soccer for ages 4-12 Early Registration runs July 1-31 Regular Registration is August 1-15 Games begin on Saturday, September 8 Registration fees are $40 for family members and $75 for activity members Volleyball for grades 3-6 Early registration runs […]
(The Harbor, Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall) Save the date for the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Duck Fest, which launches Saturday, Sept. 22 at The Harbor in Rockwall – benefiting The Boys and Girls Club and Meals on Wheels. Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be adopted and raced down the fountains at The Harbor […]
(Rockwall/Heath) July 17, 2012 – After a rigorous audition and interview process, the new officers for the 2012-2013 Rockwall-Heath High School Starstepper JV Drill Team have been named. They are (pictured from left) Lieutenant Audrey Lawrence, Lieutenant Shawnee Gillham, Captain Isabella Burzair, Lieutenant Kayley Hernandez and Lieutenant McKenzie Bryant. The newly chosen officers enjoyed their first Officer Social […]
(Rockwall) July 17, 2012 – The Health Center of Helping Hands, located at 102 S. First Street, Suite B in Rockwall, is offering affordable vaccinations and sports physicals. Vaccines are provided for uninsured children and/or children on Texas Medicaid. Children with private insurance are not eligible for the vaccine program. Children must be accompanied by […]