(Rockwall) October 4, 2012 – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7 through 13 and the Rockwall Fire Department will mark the occasion with an open house, school visits and tips for fire safety. Bring the family to the annual Open House at Fire Station #2, 920 Rockwall Parkway on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
(Rockwall) October 4, 2012 – Sign regulations approved Non-profit groups in the City of Rockwall have until Sept. 3, 2013 to use cloth, vinyl-type free-standing banner signs and metal or wood free-standing on-premise. Rockwall council members approved the ordinance amendment with conditions regulating how non-profit groups can display signs on their property, which include: Signs […]
Shop Early, Shop Savvy & Shop for a Cause! (Rockwall) October 4, 2012 – Where Fall and Christmas Collide – the annual 2012 Helping Hands Fall Holiday Market – is Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Centsible, 950 Williams St in Rockwall. As a special treat for bargain shoppers, Oct. 20 […]
Fundraiser supports Health Center of Helping Hands October 2, 2012 – Join CrossFit Heath in raising breast cancer awareness with a “pinktacular” fun WOD (Workout of the Day) and fundraiser on Saturday, October 20. One hundred percent of all donations will go to The Health Center of Helping Hands in Rockwall to help less fortunate women receive mammograms. A […]
(Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – Cloudy skies and intermittent rain on September 29 did not stop an annual tradition from taking place on schedule as Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch opened the 24th year with a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by refreshments. Pamela Whitaker served as mistress of ceremonies and received a Proclamation from Rockwall […]
Council Approves New Budget / Adopts Tax Rate (Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – The City Council recently approved a $26.2 million budget for fiscal year 2012-2013, which begins on October 1, 2012. The spending plan includes the addition of four police officers and two firefighters as well as an additional $150,000 for street maintenance and repairs. […]
(Rockwall) September 27, 2012 – The Toyota US Open Triathlon, the final event of the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup, will take place from 7:15 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 7 at The Harbor on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. The event comprises a circular swim course starting and […]
(Rockwall) September 29, 2012 – After 14 years as Rockwall City Engineer, Chuck Todd has retired, effective September 28. Chuck joined the City of Rockwall in 1998. During his tenure, Chuck has managed over $82 million in voter approved roadway improvements, many of which have had a dramatic effect on transportation in our hometown. The […]
(Rockwall) September 16, 2012 – Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch kicks off its 24th year with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 29. Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is a nonprofit all-volunteer community effort and benefits the Rockwall County Library and Council of Catholic Women or Our Lady of the Lake. Located at the […]
International dishes, music, and special guest speakers: 50-year Missionaries to Thailand, Allan and Joan Eubank (Rockwall) September 10, 2012 – First Christian Church of Rockwall invites the community to join them for the World Communion Festival on Sunday, October 7. The event begins with an international dinner (potluck) at 5 p.m., followed by World Communion Worship […]