Seventy old cyclist takes on 23-mi Hot Rocks course (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) After a 50-year break, Larry Maddox is back on his bike. The 70-year-old picked up biking again last year and biked a total of 2500 miles, and plans to bike another 4000 miles this year. For Maddox, biking has plenty […]
(ROCKWALL, TX -August 7, 2015) The community is invited to family-friendly afternoon at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, site of the Rally at Rock Ridge Car Show & Cookout from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 8. Enjoy classic beauties and reminisce about good times. Hot dogs, chips and a beverage are […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 6, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouthBank, this FREE conference will provide resources and education for older adults, family members, friends, and others who […]
(ROCKWALL,TX- August 5, 2015) Texas Retina Associates will open an office at 2380 S. Goliad Street, Suite 120 in Rockwall on Wednesday, August 19. Designed to enhance access to care, the Rockwell office will be staffed by vitreoretinal specialists Deborah Y. Chong, MD, and Ashkan M. Abbey, MD. Dr. Chong will begin seeing patients on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) The S.T.A.R. (Special Theater At Rockwall) Players will hold three performances of “Footloose the Musical” at Rockwall Community Playhouse at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, August 14 15; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16. These adults with special needs will touch your hearts with their energetic singing and dancing! […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) Kirk Aldridge was recently selected as the new Assistant Police Chief of the Rockwall Police Department. The former lieutenant assumes the position held by Police Chief Kirk Riggs, who was appointed Chief when Mark Moeller retired in July. Assistant Chief Aldridge said he is looking forward to his new […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]
Maynell Munson might be 91 years old, but she definitely isn’t letting that slow her down. Maynell is a resident at Rockwall’s Orion Senior Apartments. She cooks and entertains regularly, and never misses a game of bridge at theSeniorCenter. Maynell single-handedly created the phone directory for the Orion residents. When new residents move in, Maynell […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 3, 2015) Our Blue Ribbon News adoptable Pet of the Week is handsome, intelligent, and ready to follow your every command. If you’re an experienced dog handler, your knowledge will pay extra dividends withTex.Like many Boxers, he wants to be a reflection of your personality. He is quickly learning to trust humans, but young […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2015) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the designation as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. Preserve America is a federal initiative to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The City of Rockwall was honored for celebrating […]