ROWLETT, TX (March 9, 2015) – Bring the entire family to Pecan Grove Park and the Rowlett Community Centre to honor fallen military heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony featuring Touch-A-Truck event. This event will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The day will begin with a ceremony […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2014) Let’s face it, we have plenty of holidays in America, and the workforce is usually very eager to see each of them roll around. It means time from the job, a long weekend and play and family time. And that’s all good, but the holiday we call Memorial Day probably […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2014) Congressman Ralph Hall and Lt. General, USAF NASA Astronaut (Ret.) Thomas Stafford (Apollo 10) addressed residents of Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living this afternoon, during a special Memorial luncheon honoring veterans. Congressman Hall presented a flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol. The Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard posted the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 23, 2014) Carry The Load’s National Relay Team left West Point New York on April 29 for a 2000 mile trek across the country. The Team will come through Rockwall on the way to Dallas Sunday, May 25th at approximately 3:30 a.m. The mission of Carry The Load is to restore the […]
(May 22, 2014) Hawaiian Falls will offer free admission to all active duty military personnel at its water parks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. All immediate family members can purchase their day pass for a discounted price of $19.99. “We’re […]
ROWLETT, TX (May 19, 2014) Bring the entire family to downtown Rowlett to as we celebrate Memorial Day and honor our fallen military heroes. The event begins with the Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00 A.M. in Veteran’s Park, adjacent to the Library at 3900 Main Street, honoring the men and women who gave their lives […]
(Rockwall) June 4, 2013 – Sean and Aidan Rice worked together as a team to count the U.S. flags on display at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics in honor of Memorial Day. The two brothers, along with fellow patient Amy Brodgin, came the closest to guessing the correct amount. Amy and the winning duo won prize packages that […]
(Rockwall ISD) May 29, 2013 – Celia Hays Elementary fourth grade student Mackenzie Laughery was chosen as the winner of the Memorial Day Essay contest held by Resthaven Funeral Home in Rockwall. Mackenzie’s essay was chosen out of many entries received from across the school district. Mackenzie and her teachers were recognized at a special […]
Flag Counting Contest honors veterans (ROCKWALL-May 19, 2013) Dr. Bart Miller and the dental professionals at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics are showing their true colors – RED, WHITE & BLUE! The orthodontics office, located inside Rockwall’s refurbished Missouri-Kansas-Texas train station (situated one block south of the post office), is hosting a “Count the Flags” contest in honor […]
(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) The legendary Levee Singers will perform at a Memorial Day Concert and Family Fun Day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s Celebration Field in Rockwall. Beginning with a patriotic tribute to veterans, this event will feature the ever popular Levee Singers in […]