(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, the daughter of a single father who served in the Civil War. Her father was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children […]
Chance to win a Royal Caribbean Cruise for Two (Rockwall-June 20, 2013) For hundreds of sailors and spectators, a long-standing Father’s Day tradition continued as Dallas Race Week set sail on June 16 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Six days of racing action, beautiful sunsets, and pre- and post-race parties will be topped off with the presentation […]
Celebrate American patriots – past, present & future Show runs June 27-30 (Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Today’s American patriots are no different than their ancestors. They fight for their country, liberty, pride and are not disheartened no matter the odds. But, the story of how it all began on American soil almost 250 years ago […]
(Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Highlands Residential Mortgage – the “Hometown Lender of Choice.” Whether you are looking to purchase a home or refinance, Highlands Residential Mortgage will provide an “Extraordinary Mortgage Experience.” It is the home of “Never make another house payment” Reverse […]
Texas CASA hosts training in Rockwall (Rockwall) June 20, 2013 – About 70 advocates for children in the foster care system gathered at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront for two days of training to learn how to better speak up for children who are removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect. Judges, Child […]
Teens from Rockwall Aquatics Center reach out to kids to teach water safety (Rockwall) June 19, 2013 – Every day in our country, approximately 10 people drown in our lakes, beaches, and swimming pools. More than one in five fatal drowning victims are children younger than 14. However, by participating in swim lessons, the risk […]
(ROCKWALL-June 19, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its Annual Rockwall Open Caddyshack Golf Tournament Friday, June 28 at The Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club (formerly The Shores Country Club). NOW is the time to reserve your spot. There will be one shotgun start at 1 pm this year, with practice balls 30 […]
Champions Day is June 22 at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks June 18, 2013 – Saturday, June 22, is Champions Day at all five Hawaiian Falls waterparks. Special needs children and their families will have exclusive use of the park from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The parks will open to the public 10:30 a.m. […]
(Rockwall) June 18, 2013 – Britt’s Training Systems, located at 205 County Line Road in Rockwall, will host an “Anti-Aging and Weight Loss for the 21st Century” social event from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see what is new in the battle against aging. The discussion […]
(Rockwall ISD) June 18, 2013 – Rockwall ISD is proud to announce that the Williams Middle School Honors Band, directed by Steve Sauerwein, has been selected to represent Texas Music Educators Association Region 3 in the Texas State Honors Band Competition. Also selected to attend the Texas State Honors Band Competition is the Apollo Junior High band […]