(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Although it’s been a stormy spring in the Rockwall area, local businesses and local families are busy planning for summer. Needless to say, it’s got me thinking about how much I love the summer! I love the sunshine, the long days, and even the Texas heat. I love the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Over the Memorial Day weekend the Rockwall County Special Olympic Shooting Stars basketball team participated in the State summer games in Arlington and came home with the gold medal. The members of the team include (standing L to R): Cole Randolph, Scott Wendt, Tim Fields, Daniel Moriarty, Daniel Hettinger, […]
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 27, 2016) Representatives from SKY Interests will be at their future development site in Rockwall next weekend to allow residents an opportunity to transplant trees which would otherwise be lost when development occurs. The development site, at 2200 Ridge Road, is located on the west side of the intersection of Ridge […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Two Rockwall owned and operated businesses – Sail with Scott and Zanata Restaurant – recently received the 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Founded in 2010, the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on Tripadvisor. This award is bestowed upon businesses that: […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Rockwall High School teacher Anna Campbell was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow yesterday by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotarian John Curtis presented Anna with the award during the club’s luncheon meeting yesterday. He described Anna as a distinguished educator who has been looked up to for years […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 27, 2016) Teachers face many challenges. They must raise the bar on student performance, all while competing against social, environmental, and outside pressures. A teacher cannot control what comes into their classrooms, so how do they create high-achieving students? They must capture their hearts. And at Royse City ISD our […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 27, 2016) Premier dressage training, show, and sales facility Black Star Sport Horses will hold the last show of its 2016 Spring Series on Saturday, June 4. The popular dressage shows serve as an opportunity for horse enthusiasts from around North Texas to enjoy a horse competition and enjoy top-quality European […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Once again the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse, at the corner of I30 and T.L. Townsend Dr., will be the site of the 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4. This year’s fair has something fun for everyone, with free admission, […]