Fundraising event at Zanata to benefit Patriot PAWS

Fundraising event at Zanata to benefit Patriot PAWS

Segment of CMT’s ‘Texas Women’ reality show to be filmed during event Zanata Restaurant in downtown Rockwall will host a fundraiser for Patriot PAWS service dogs from 1 to 4 p.m.  Sunday, March 4. Hannah Helvey, star of CMT’s Texas Women reality show will be the featured guest and will be filming a segment of her show […]

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Valentine’s treat for Reese Valley Manor residents

Boy Scout Nicholas Srygley of Scout Troop 421 serenaded senior residents at Reese Valley Manor in Rockwall Feb. 11, while making a surprise Valentine’s delivery. Students in Mrs. Alders’ first grade class at Howard Dobbs Elementary School in Rockwall decorated the Valentine’s goody bags shown here on table. Nicholas personally delivered the handcrafted bags to […]

Nothing Bundt Cakes mixes fresh ingredients with warm touch of nostalgia

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 9 for Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 1035 E. Interstate 30. Nothing Bundt Cakes has ten delicious flavors of freshly baked bundt cakes in several different sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes combines the warmth of nostalgia with a fresh, modern approach. Their luscious cakes […]

Lecture series presents ‘Are Science and Faith Compatible?’

As part of the Wesley Arts Lecture Series at First United Methodist Church-Rockwall, Dr. Eilene Thelig will present “Are Science and Theology Compatible?” The lecture will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the church, located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall. Tickets are $5 each. Register here. To submit your news […]

Master Gardener officers inducted, Tour of Gardens set

(Rockwall) The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association recently inducted their 2012 officers: Linsley Srygley, President; Julie Simpson, Vice President; Janie Squier, Secretary; Larry Parks, Treasurer, and Richard Longworth, Past President. The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is coordinated by Texas AgriLife Extension Service with the support of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court under the direction […]

Meet Cowboy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Cowboy, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Those little heifers don’t stand a chance when this handsome Cowboy rides into town. This energetic young dog can do it all: calf ropin’, steer wrestlin’ and sheep herdin’. He’ll do it all and still have energy to burn. Cowboy will be proud to gussy up your ranch. With this good-lookin’ pardner by your side, […]

Free sweet treat at Rockwall Culver’s for cancer survivors

From 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Culver’s Frozen Custard, located at 2475 Ridge Road in Rockwall, will offer a free sweet treat to all cancer survivors who register for the 2012 Rockwall County Relay for Life. Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. The two-day event will […]

Business After Hours with Mardi Gras flair at MidSouth Bank

(Rockwall) Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and MidSouth Bank in Rockwall for a Mardi Gras-themed Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages with a little Mardi Gras flair. MidSouth Bank, located at 2435 Ridge Road, is recognized as a True Blue […]

Rockwall woman shares story of survival, Relay set for April 27-28

Rockwall woman shares story of survival, Relay set for April 27-28

Rockwall Relay for Life, April 27-28 at Cain Middle School Spaghetti supper fundraiser, March 22 at Rockwall Rotary Club “My doctor noticed some suspicious dense breast tissue about six years ago,” Maggie Hatfield recalls. “He decided that we would just keep an eye on it. Two-and-a-half years later, while I was working in my kitchen, […]