(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) Astrodad (that’s me) is proud to announce that on Monday, August 21, the Rockwall County Library and I will present a local event of the 2017 Eclipse Across America. Thanks to excellent support from NASA, I’ve got a great “eclipse kit” with safety glasses and information on the event. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2017) On Friday, June 16th, 12 new volunteers for Lone Star CASA were sworn in by Judge Brett Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Cathy Stewart, Robin Gordon, Jennifer Williams, Ashley Jamison, Shannon Bennett, Paige Brown, Judge Brett Hall, Kat Bearden, Marianne Dunn, Abigail Beltran, Nettie, Malcolm, Polly Crowell […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 7, 2017) The Y Rock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock, where you can also find additional details and the bike and run […]
Rockwall Dog Days includes low-cost vaccines for pets (ROCKWALL, TX – June 17, 2017) Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate outdoors with your furry friend next weekend? Rockwall Dog Days is almost here. The event kicks off next Saturday, June 24, at Harry Myers Park West, 875 East Washington Street, with a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 16, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement that it would rescind DAPA, a program created unilaterally by former President Obama in 2014, which sought to allow millions of unlawful immigrants to remain in the United States. “I commend DHS Secretary Kelly […]
(ROWLETT, TX — June 16, 2017) Construction has started on the first phase of the patient tower for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe. The 75,000 square foot tower will be comprised of three floors and complement the existing acute care facility; its expected completion will be between late 2018 through early […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2017) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) president Sol Villasana will be on a panel organized by the Rockwall County Democratic Party to discuss Senate Bill 4 (SB4), the law recently signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott aimed at so-called “sanctuary cities.” Also on the panel […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 13, 2017) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care invites all to its Music Festival at the Rock event supporting the Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Folks will enjoy a full day of family fun, including live music, dancing, local vendors and cookout favorites. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2017) In the early years of the City of Rockwall, local historians say the Baileys owned a hotel, drug store, grocery store and part of a cotton gin. Now the family’s home, currently located at 301 North Goliad Street, will be moved to the site of the Rockwall County Historical […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall revealed its new hilltop development, The Grove at Rest Haven, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, June 11. The Grove at Rest Haven is designed as a place to stroll the pathways, enjoy the gentle rhythm of a swing, […]