ROCKWALL,TX. (August 31, 2014) The Staff of Dobbs Elementary recently continued their tradition of celebrating the birthdays of their Lil Jackets. On August 29, August birthdays were recognized. During the celebration Principal Ruth Johnson and the Assistant Principal Michael Stuart shared a favorite story book, a book about a college or university, and pencils with […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (August 31, 2014) Rockwall will celebrate “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on Tuesday , October 7th from 6- 8pm. Every year, thousands of Rockwall residents participate in Texas Night Out by turning on their porch lights, locking their doors, and spending the evening outside with neighbors. Many communities plan block parties, cookouts, or […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 11, 2014) Come cheer on local celebrities as they compete to be crowned as the Wing King or Queen at the 1st Annual Buffalo Wild Wings Wing-A-Thon on Wednesday, September 3. The event, which benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 24, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Fresh Ink Tattoo Studios with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Fresh Ink Tattoo Studios, located at 1340 Mims Road in Rockwall, is an upscale tattoo and art studio that offers custom tattoo masterpieces and fine art in any other media. They are […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 29, 2014) Each year generous supporters join in the excitement of North Texas Giving Day from 6AM to Midnight. North Texas Giving Day is an annual online fundraising event that has pumped more than $34 million into North Texas over the past three years. Last year this event raised several thousand dollars […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 28, 2014) Three local high school graduates have been named recipients of the 2014 Mary Elaine House Scholarship. The recipients are Whitnee Ann Bomkamp and Sydney de la Garza, graduates o fRockwal lHigh School, and Jade Keath, a graduate of Rockwall-Heath High School. They are all majoring in music as they begin their […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 28, 2014) The Rockwall City Council will be accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the city council in Place 2. This vacancy will result upon Mayor Pro Tem Jim Pruitt assuming the role of mayor as a result of now Mayor David Sweet’s election to Rockwall County Judge, an office […]
Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor The third annual Rubber Duck Regatta kicks off Saturday, September 20 and event coordinators Brenda Cross and Ariana Hargrove have high hopes that it will be a splashing success. Participants purchase rubber ducks to benefit Meals on Wheels and Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, and if they […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 27, 2014) Shey T. Stegall, a Modern Woodmen of America Regional Director, recently attended Modern Woodmen’s Essentials of Leadership and Management Program, held at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. Regional directors and managing partners were invited to attend the program. Offered through GAMA International, the course fulfills step one […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (August 27, 2014) Rockwall MusicFest will present a free, end-of-summer concert featuring the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 30 at the Harbor Amphitheater, 2074 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. The Orchestra will be conducted by Michael J. Manley, and the concert will pay tribute to Congressman Ralph M. Hall. Special guest […]