Carolyn Duckworth: promoting historic preservation, patriotism

Blue Ribbon News ‘Good People’ shines spotlight on local leader Meet Carolyn Cooksey Duckworth, a Rockwall resident since 1972, who serves as Regent of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Rock Wall Chapter. Carolyn is third generation member of NSDAR, a member since 1967.  Her continued leadership helps to promote DAR’s mission of […]

War memorabilia on display, veterans honored

War memorabilia on display, veterans honored

(Rockwall County) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a special display at the Rockwall County Library throughout November, honoring veterans. The display includes memorabilia from World War I, World War II, Vietnam photos, uniforms, medals and related historical items. The library is located at 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane in […]

Rep. Laubenberg speaks, new DAR members introduced at National Defense Luncheon

Rep. Laubenberg speaks, new DAR members introduced at National Defense Luncheon

DAR officers pose with the Honorable Jodie Laubenberg (far right), Republican State Representative, District 89. The Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, serving her fifth term in the Texas House of Representatives, spoke on “Protecting our Texas Borders” during the Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution’s National Defense Luncheon, held Nov. 5 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in […]

Rockwall County Library News for November

The Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. The library will also be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy a historical display by The Daughters of the American Revolution throughout November. Donations for the […]

Rock Wall Daughters of American Revolution to meet

(Rockwall) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, will meet Saturday, Oct. 1. Guest speaker Sylvia Marrs, Regent of the Betty Martin Chapter of Temple, TX, will present “Music of the Southwest Indians.”   Those interested in attending should call for location specifics. To learn more or to RSVP, call Carolyn Duckworth at […]