Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Hot Rocks Bike Race winners announced, raffle prizes awarded

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks Bike Race draws more than 1,000 participants (Rockwall) August 12, 2012 – Participation in yesterday’s Hot Rocks Bike Race exceeded expectations, with more than 1,050 riders coming out bright and early to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall for intense competition and family fun. The 26th annual event attracted all levels of riders, […]

Rockwall ISD New Employee Breakfast Aug. 17

(Rockwall ISD) July 16, 2012 – The Rockwall ISD 2012 Administrator/New Employee Breakfast will be 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17 at Rockwall High School, 901 Yellow Jacket Lane. Interested sponsors shoudl call 972-771-5733. To submit your news and events, email .

Heath sailor wins silver at US Jr Olympic Sailing Festival

Heath sailor wins silver at US Jr Olympic Sailing Festival

Team Geoffrey Nelson/Max Hudson earns silver medal finish at 2012 Hobie North American Youth Sailing Championship July 11, 2012 – Geoffrey Nelson, 16, of Heath, and Max Hudson, 16, of Shreveport, Louisiana, won the Silver Medal at the 2012 Hobie North American Youth Sailing Championship, hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club, as part of the U.S. […]

Bowl of Heath’s new water tower goes up

Bowl of Heath’s new water tower goes up

(Heath) July 2, 2012 – The bowl of the City of Heath’s new water tower was elevated Friday, June 29.  The 88-foot diameter structure weighs 306,000 pounds empty and will hold 1.5 million gallons of water when full. “The construction of the water tower is necessary to ensure a safe and secure water supply for […]

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]

Reading for Adults program receives community grant

(Rockwall) June 25, 2012 – The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club recently awarded Reading for Adults of the Rockwall County Library $3,000 to use for the promotion of the ESL, GED, and Citizenship program which enriches the entire community of Rockwall. Presenting the check is Billy Self from the Breakfast Rotary Club. Accepting the check is Gloria […]

State 4-A Hawks Baseball Champs to lead Heath’s parade

State 4-A Hawks Baseball Champs to lead Heath’s parade

Parade route changed to end at baseball field (Heath) June 21, 2012 – The City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4 will be led by the 2012 State 4-A Heath Hawks Baseball Championship team. The parade route has been changed to end at the Hawk’s Baseball Field, where a special program […]