Statewide texting-while-driving ban becomes law Sept. 1

Statewide texting-while-driving ban becomes law Sept. 1

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 18, 2017) Texas drivers will have to keep their eyes on the road and off their phones when a new statewide ban on texting while driving goes into effect Sept. 1. Authored by State Representative Tom Craddick, R-Midland, House Bill 62 prohibits reading, writing or sending electronic messages using a wireless […]

Rockwall LULAC welcomes guest speaker Sheriff Harold Eavenson Aug. 28

Rockwall LULAC welcomes guest speaker Sheriff Harold Eavenson Aug. 28

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 16, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) will hold its August monthly meeting at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 28, 2017. This month’s guest speaker is Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson. Mr. Eavenson has been Rockwall County Sheriff since 2001. This last June, Eavenson became president of the National […]

Eclipse viewing at the Rockwall County Library Monday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) The 2017 eclipse is upon us here in Rockwall. First contact is at 11:40 and last contact is at 2:40…that’s a fancy way of saying when it starts and finishes.  It will be darkest around 1:10:43.2 seconds…give or take a few microseconds (astronomer humor!) Most of my astronomy colleagues […]

Meet Olivia, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 20, 2017) Hi, I’m Olivia! I am a 30 pound, super sweet 1 year old mix. I have beautiful brindle markings and golden brown eyes. I get along great with all sizes of dogs and I like cats too but my foster’s cats are kind of cranky. I’ve still got a […]

City of Heath Park Board to host Community Input Meeting

(HEATH, TX – August 20, 2017) The City of Heath Park Board is hosting a Picnic for the Parks on August 31 at the Hidden Creek Special Events Center to gather citizen input on the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan now being developed in partnership with the Dallas-based consulting firm, la terra studio, […]

Rockwall Women’s League kicks off club year with Cajun-themed Meet and Greet

Rockwall Women’s League kicks off club year with Cajun-themed Meet and Greet

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 16, 2017) Current and potential members of the Rockwall Women’s League recently came together for a Cajun-themed Meet and Greet kickoff event with a Palm Beach twist.  Homemade jambalaya, mini king cakes, a hurricane machine, and even an alligator shaped pineapple adorned the hot pink and lime green-themed dining room table. […]

Rockwall Soroptimists to offer cash grant for head-of-household women in need

Rockwall Soroptimists to offer cash grant for head-of-household women in need

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 16, 2017) Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at the soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards.html, or by contacting Rockwall Club member, […]

How healthy is the water in your home?

How healthy is the water in your home?

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 16, 2017) Have you ever noticed water spots on your wine glasses before a dinner party? Or found your freshly washed clothes looking dingy? Do you drink bottled water to avoid the chemicals and hardness in your tap water? When water is disinfected by treatment plants before it enters your plumbing, […]