(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2016) Last week, as he stepped into his position as the new president of Rockwall Rotary, Jeff Shell asked his fellow Rotarians to reflect on an important question: “What’s your Rotary story?” During last week’s noon meeting of the Rotary, the club welcomed Jeff into his new role and heard […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2016) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for West Nile virus. The State informed the City that a live […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—July 13, 2016) When they heard about the five fallen police officers in the Dallas shooting on July 7, officers David Jatich and Kyle Slone made “a quick, easy decision” that distance would not prevent them from paying their respects. The Canton, Ohio Police Department officers drove 18 hours this week and arrived in […]
Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 13, 2016) The famous former Broadway star of Phantom of the Opera, David Gaschen, will perform a special benefit performance for the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County July 23, 7 pm, at the Performing Arts Center at Utley Middle School, 1201 T L Townsend Dr. Presented by Rockwall Summer Musicals, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 13, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation to reverse Constitutional erosion and stop overreach by administrative agencies passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 240 to 171. The Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA) of 2016 (H.R. 4768) seeks to restore three co-equal branches of government by abolishing the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2016) In wake of the tragic Dallas shooting that left five police officers killed and 11 wounded, Rockwall and other surrounding communities came together to start the healing process by honoring the victims with an outpouring of love, song and prayer. Police officers, emergency responders and city officials from surrounding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2016) Col-Met in Rockwall will host its 1st Annual RIDE FOR A CAUSE, a 100 mile bike ride and car show benefiting Helping Hands of Rockwall County, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 24 at Co-Met, 2975 Discovery Drive. Col-Met, with its 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Rockwall […]
Rockwall Art League to host workshops this fall (ROCKWALL, TX – July 12, 2016) The Rockwall Art League will host a Intermediate Oil Painting Workshop with Cecy Turner, entitled “Infuse Your Oil Paintings with Light,” on November 9 and 10, 2016 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington. The cost of the workshop is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 11, 2016) Here’s Yogi! Yogi is a handsome guy who loves everyone he meets. He enjoys going for long walks and playing with tennis balls. He is great with other dogs and knows how to sit, shake and speak! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is just $150. […]