Rockwall FFA named Grand Champion at State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show

Rockwall FFA named Grand Champion at State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show

(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) Rockwall FFA was awarded Grand Champion of the 2013 State Fair of Texas Agriculture Mechanics Show with a 36′ hydraulic dove tail deck over float with air ride suspension trailer. The trailer was constructed by Rockwall-Heath High School 2013 graduate Tucker Doughty and Rockwall High School Junior Zach Thomasson. Will […]

Heath couple raises six sons, six Eagle Scouts

Heath couple raises six sons, six Eagle Scouts

(HEATH – October 21, 2013) Six sons. Six Eagle Scouts. And all are enjoying successful, service-oriented careers or are on their way to establishing one. That’s the legacy that Heath residents Ed and Debbie Thatcher have created as they raised their sons with a life centered around the activities and core values of the Boy […]

Rockwall City Council approves Meals on Wheels contract

Rockwall City Council approves Meals on Wheels contract

(ROCKWALL – October 21, 2013) The Rockwall City Council recently approved a contract with Rockwall County Committee on Aging to help fund the Meals on Wheels program and other senior services, including nutritional programs for the elderly and disabled in the city. MayorDavid Sweet said Meals on Wheels is a vital service to the community.  […]

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch closes after 25 years

Rockwall Pumpkin Patch closes after 25 years

Student volunteers help make Rockwall tradition a success PRINT & BRING COUPON BELOW TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 20, 2013) The first truckload of pumpkins arrived two days before the Grand Opening of Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch. The large tent was set up and the […]

Rockwall veterans invited to old-fashioned ‘drive-thru’ style USO Canteen

Rockwall veterans invited to old-fashioned ‘drive-thru’ style USO Canteen

Rest Haven and The Flower Box to host Veteran’s Day old-fashioned USO Canteen (ROCKWALL – October 24, 2013) On Monday, November 11th, from 7 to 9 a.m., Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot on Rockwall’s Historic Downtown Square will be transformed into an old-fashioned USO Canteen with festive decorations, music and refreshments. All local veterans, along with […]

Pinktoberfest to feature Amber Carrington

Pinktoberfest to feature Amber Carrington

(ROYSE CITY – October 20, 2013) LaRue Chic Boutique presents Pinktoberfest, a day dedicated to bringing the community together in support of breast cancer awareness, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 24. Rockwall’s own Amber Carrington, semi-finalist on NBC’s The Voice, will perform live at 6:30 p.m. See flyer for details. Please click […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers select Athletes of the Month

Rockwall Jacket Backers select Athletes of the Month

(ROCKWALL ISD – October 19, 2013) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Emily Drewery as the Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month and  Xavier Castille as the Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month. Emily, a1 11th grade member of the Varsity Cross Country Team, was nominated by Toby Howell and chosen by the Jacket Backers […]

Rockwall resident sings at event honoring fallen CIA agents

(ROCKWALL – October 19, 2013) The CIA Officers Memorial Foundation held their charity dinner event at The Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, TX on October 14, 2013. The foundation provides support for the families of fallen CIA agents. The featured remarks were by General Michael Hayden, USAF (Ret.), Former Director, National Security Agency and Central […]