(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2017) On Saturday, Nov. 18, Austin and I had the opportunity to use our best detective skills at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre out in Royse City. “Dismay in a Manger” is a comedy and a mystery with some old western flair. The cast traveled from the Texas Star Dinner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2017) Rockwall Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove recently received a state certification in Fire Executive Management Training (FEMT), becoming one of the first women to graduate from the program at Sam Houston State University on Nov. 10. Hargrove currently serves as vice president of the Texas Fire Marshals Association and was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 7, 2017) When Herman Billnitzer joined the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate during the Pacific War in 1942, little did he know he’d wind up spending the majority of his service as a Corpsman of the 1st Marines Division, dodging bullets and tending the wounded on the front lines. “As I […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) Now that Jesse Vaughn has a new kidney, he has another need. “Help me thank God for Carl Alsabrook,” Vaughn said, referring to the man—city manager of Royse City and former Rockwall police officer—who donated a kidney for his Oct. 6 transplant surgery. “He’s an incredible human being,” said […]
Community recognizes war veterans (ROCKWALL, TX — November 2, 2017) On the wall across from the theater room at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living hang honorary plaques for each of the residents who served in the military, surrounding two words that embody their sacrifice for our country: “Our Heroes.” This is the Wall of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 2, 2017) Seniors in Rockwall County are turning over a new page thanks to Roma’s Books and Meals on Wheels. There are over 180 seniors in Rockwall County who receive daily food and essential human contact from the employees and volunteers at Meals on Wheels. Now, thanks to Roma’s, they can also […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 2, 2017) With their capes billowing behind them in the cool morning breeze, community members soared down the trails of Harry Myers Park clad in superhero garb to support abused and neglected children during the Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K/Fun Run on Oct. 28. The 9th annual event had a new […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 31, 2017) National Charity League, Inc., Lone Star Chapter Class of 2021 met at Harry Myers Park to decorate pillowcases for Project Sleep Tight. The Sleep Tight project involves making personal, one-of-a-kind, colorful pillowcases for those who have served or are currently serving in the military. The NCL mission for this […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 30, 2017) The Rockwall Women’s League joined businesses and individuals from across Hunt County and surrounding communities Oct. 12th for the Ninth Annual Bras for the Cause event. This fundraiser, which includes organizations entering creative, decorative bras into a competition, raises money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation and helps raise awareness […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 25, 2017) You may have noticed the new additions in Downtown Rockwall recently. There are a few fancy tools to help you navigate the Square and all it has to offer. Three new kiosks adorn strategic locations around the downtown area to help visitors find the goods and services they need quickly […]