(ROCKWALL-April 24, 2013) In Texas, spring is the season when severe weather is most likely to strike. Severe thunderstorms may form in only a matter of minutes, possibly bringing with them large hail, damaging winds, dangerous tornadoes and lightning. These storms may also produce very heavy rain, dropping several inches in the span of an […]
(April 24, 2013) The most famous cat in Rockwall history has lived in Irving the past two years. In fact, Gracie Lu lived only a tiny portion of her life in Rockwall. But she’s known as a YouTube star, since she has a video that’s attracted 50,000 views. It all started when she was a tiny […]
Open water swim event hopes to raise $3,000 for Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-ROCKWALL-DALLAS-April 24, 2013) Swim Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide swimming-related events, will host its third annual SAA […]
Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight (ROCKWALL-April 24, 2013) Meet Sassy the pony. She’s about 18 years old. She still needs a little work, but it won’t take long to make her a good kid’s horse. She has been ridden by Throwaway Ponies’ teens with riding experience. She has not given them any trouble; she just needs to […]
(ROCKWALL-April 23, 2013) Rockwall Police Department’s Community Services will participate in the DEA National (Prescription) Drug Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Community Services office, 1113 Ridge Road in the Brookshire’s shopping center. Residents can surrender potentially dangerous pharmaceutical controlled substances for destruction at this safe collection site that will be […]
(ROCKWALL-April 22, 2013) Spring time in Texas is a very beautiful time but there are dangers present during this time of the year. As we begin to spend more time outside enjoying the weather and nature, please remember to be safe and use sound judgment. A few simple reminders can protect us and our pets from […]
When my dad was a kid, his family was desperately poor, so poor that my grandmother secretly changed his birth certificate so he could work a year early. He found a job as a delivery boy for a small drugstore and every morning (in the summer) that middle-schooler peddled his bike down gravel roads for […]
(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) The 13th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 pm at the Service Center , 1600 Airport Road – rain or shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Join the 4th Annual Rockwall Fun Run Saturday, April 20 at the River Club in Forney. Ride your motorcyle or drive your car – the event benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rockwall County. Music by JD Cobb. For more info, email Don Tarrant at . To share your […]
(ROCKWALL-April 15, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces two registered nurses named to the list of DFW Great 100 Nurses. This year’s honorees from Texas Health Rockwall are Julia Hilton, RN, BSN, Director of Education and Lisa Perkins, RN, BSN, CEN, Post Acute Care Unit. “The Great 100 Nurses is quite an honor, and […]