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By J.J. Smith. The highly-artistic acrobatic Russian horse show “Artania,” which was unexpectedly stranded in Dallas but relocated this past week to Rockwall’s new Black Star Sport Horsese Equestrian facility, will start performing again this Saturday night at 7 pm. The Las Vegas-style show, which some describe as a cross between Cirque du Soleil and a circus, will be held in [...]
 In case you haven’t seen the huge new freeway sign yet, there’s a new steakhouse coming soon to Rockwall. Beginning August 3, residents of Rockwall will have a new place to enjoy grilled steaks, ice-cold longnecks and “a kickin’, upbeat atmosphere with friends and family,” according to a news release from the new Logan’s Roadhouse [...]
A new principal took over the reins July 1 at Maurine Cain Middle School in Heath, according to a recent announcement by RISD Superintendent Dr. Gene Burton. Jason Johnston, who was an assistant principal at Webb Middle School in the Garland ISD, replaces Sarah Watkins, who is now serving as Special Projects Coordinator for the RISD Curriculum & Instruction department. Cain Middle [...]
Rockwall’s Horizon Auto Center has become the first and only AAA-approved auto repair center in the area between Greenville and Garland. The auto repair center just received the prestigious award from the American Automobile Association only after meeting stringent business and ethical standards, according to Service Manager Cliff Payne. To qualify, he said a repair center must [...]
“The Military View” column by Jerry Hogan, US Army Lieutenant Colonel (retired). One of the really neat things about writing articles featuring local men and women who are serving in the military, is the opportunity to get to know them a little better and in some cases, even get to know their parents. Gerald Noblin [...]
   Displays of patriotism, parades, picnics and fireworks were everywhere across Rockwall County July 3 and 4 as Rockwall County citizens celebrated America’s Independence Day. Beginning with the City of Rowlett’s “Fireworks On Main” festival Friday night, where thousands watched the rockets red glare, the festivities continued Saturday morning with the City of Heath’s impressive 30-minute long parade and popsicles [...]
By J.J. Smith. Our City of Rockwall has just been named one of the “Family Circle 10 Best Towns” in America for families to live in by Family Circle magazine. In the July edition, which will hit newstands this Tuesday, Rockwall joined nine other “family-friendly” towns with populations between 15,000 and 150,000 residents: Evans, GA, [...]
The executive director of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce passed away early Wednesday morning after a two year battle with colon cancer. Mary Alice Ethridge, 61, died at 3:30 a.m. with her family by her side. Ethridge took a medical leave of absence from the chamber earlier this year but did not speak publicly about [...]
Independence Day events are scheduled across Rockwall County this weekend in Rowlett, Heath, Rockwall and Royse City. The events begin tonight with the City of Rowlett’s “Fireworks on Main: A Hometown Celebration,” from 6-10 pm on Main St. in downtown Rowlett. It features live music from several hometown favorites, children’s activities, festival-style foods and the fireworks display beginning at 9:45 [...]
Fate’s city secretary, Eddie Sturgal, has been accused of misusing $20,000 from the City of Lowry Crossing in Collin County, where he worked before coming to Fate in December of 2008. Click here to read this Royse City Herald story.
