(ROCKWALL, TX—June 8, 2016)—Rockwall High School seniors donned their caps and gowns and crossed into a new stage of life yesterday at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Rockwall ISD Superintendent Jeff Bailey spoke to his last RHS graduating class before his upcoming retirement and introduced the new superintendent, John Villerreal. Principals from each elementary […]
City Council honors residents’ efforts to preserve monarch butterflies (ROCKWALL, TX – June 8, 2016) Rockwall has a growing number of enthusiasts working to ensure the City fulfills its pledge to promote saving butterflies. At their regular meeting this week, the Rockwall City Council recognized Mary Carter with a proclamation, for leading the charge to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 7, 2016) The 2016 Rockwall Country Fair held on Saturday, June 4th was a huge success with old-fashioned carnival games, continuous live music, a car show, and Kid Zone activities including a petting zoo, mechanical bull and zip line. Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing projects of the Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2016) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County enjoyed some truly fascinating war stories in wake of the Memorial Day weekend during its weekly meeting on Tuesday, May 31. World War II Army Air Forces Captain Jack Ogilvie treated club members to several tales of the wildly harrowing situations he found […]
Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park hosted their annual Memorial Day concert and remembrance ceremony. The event kicked off with a patriotic pet parade courtesy of Patriot PAWS. Dogs all decked out in red, white and blue strutted their stuff and received lots of love. Before continuing with the food and festivities, Rest Haven […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 28, 2016) The City of Rockwall presented a free, commemorative Memorial Day concert Friday, May 27 at the Harbor Amphitheater. The concert featured The Rockwall Community Band directed by Mike McGill for the second year in a row. Rockwall High School students sang solos and read 27 real letters from soldiers […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2016) If you are one of the hundreds of families who look forward to Memorial Day at Rest Haven Memorial Park every year, chances are you have already marked your calendar for 10 a.m. Monday, May 30. If you have not yet discovered Memorial Day at Rest Haven, this is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 26, 2016) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recognized local seniors and volunteers today at the Rockwall County Library at the Older Americans Day Celebration. The 2016 honorees were those who dedicated years to benefiting the community and those who volunteer their time and effort to aid local seniors. Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) History sprung to life this weekend at Harry Myers Park. Visitors of all ages got to see, touch, and even taste pioneer life at the Living History exhibit this Founder’s Day, presented by the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Historical Foundation Board Member Leigh Plagens said The Living History exhibit […]
GOING THE DISTANCE (ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2016) Local man Tim Taylor is taking his passion for building and restoring vintage cars and putting it to the ultimate test, embarking on the world’s longest rally known as the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge from June 12 through July 17. Tim – owner of Red […]