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Rockwall mother asks County Library to change “outdated” policy

Rockwall mother asks County Library to change “outdated” policy

ROCKWALL – LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear County Commissioners: Good afternoon.  I am writing you to ask you to revise an outdated policy at the Rockwall County Library.  My husband has had a library card for years, but I did not request one until a month ago.  When I went in, I was told I [...]

September 28 2011 | Posted in Community, Opinions | Read More »

Pullen 2009-10 PTA President Linda Applewick passes away

Pullen 2009-10 PTA President Linda Applewick passes away

HEATH – 2009-2010 Pullen Elementary School PTA President Linda Price-Applewick passed away Sept. 12. Serving as the current Pullen PTA Historian, she was just 48 years old. According to her obituary posted by Rest Haven Funeral Home, she was a 1985 graduate of the University of Alabama and on their swim team. Her specialty was [...]

September 14 2011 | Posted in Community, Deaths | Read More »

I-30 eastbound traffic will face detours, big delays this weekend

I-30 eastbound traffic will face detours, big delays this weekend

ROCKWALL – Eastbound traffic this weekend from Dallas across Lake Ray Hubbard through Rockwall will likely be a gigantic mess as Texas Department of Transportation crews install new George Bush Turnpike bridge beams across I-30. According to TXDOT, delays should be expected when the eastbound lanes of IH-30 are closed west of Zion Rd. beginning [...]

September 13 2011 | Posted in Community, Latest News | Read More »

Royse City Lions Club installs new officers, set Texas Hold’em event Aug. 25

Royse City Lions Club installs new officers, set Texas Hold’em event Aug. 25

(By Andrea Chandler) ROYSE CITY – The Royse City Lions club recently installed new officers. Pictured, (click on photo to see entire photo) from the left, are Andrea Chandler, President; Kimberley Wheeler, Secretary; Melda Belk, treasurer; and Kathleen Tyre, Vice President. The club is planning a fundraising Charity Texas Hold’em Tournament Aug. 25 at Luigi’s [...]

August 15 2011 | Posted in Community, Featured | Read More »

FM740 road construction to resume Aug. 21 during overnights

FM740 road construction to resume Aug. 21 during overnights

HEATH – Road construction on the northern section of FM 740/Horizon Rd. will resume Aug. 21-Sept. 1 overnights, between 8 pm and 7 am. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the expansion project has experienced construction delays because concrete cannot be poured above a determined temperature and still meet TXDOT standards. As a result, [...]

August 8 2011 | Posted in Community | Read More »

Rockwall Boys & Girls Club board member Claire Burks found dead in car

Rockwall Boys & Girls Club board member Claire Burks found dead in car

ROCKWALL – A well-known, 23-year Rockwall resident and board member of the Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club was found dead in her car July 15 in the Rockwall Plaza parking lot about 100 feet from 24-Hour Fitness and Office Depot. Claire Burks, 55, was declared dead at 3:01 pm by Rockwall County Justice of [...]

August 2 2011 | Posted in Community, Deaths | Read More »

Helping Hands food pantry nearly empty, asks for community’s help

Helping Hands food pantry nearly empty, asks for community’s help

ROCKWALL – The shelves at Rockwall County Helping Hands food pantry  have been nearly empty during July. According to a news release from the non-profit critical assistance agency, it desperately needs the help of the community to continue serving area residents in crisis. Needed items for the food pantry include:  peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, [...]

July 25 2011 | Posted in Community, Featured | Read More »

Helping Hands hosts Red Hat Rockettes ladies group

Helping Hands hosts Red Hat Rockettes ladies group

ROCKWALL – The Red Hat Rockettes, hosted by members Ruth Peck and Marcia Gilbert, recently visited the garden at Helping Hands on Highway 66, south of Rockwall. Their afternoon included lunch, an auction and shopping  in non-profit critical assistance agency’s Boutique and Thrift Store. Members are (back row, left to right): Betty Moon, Leigh Plagens, [...]

June 28 2011 | Posted in Community, Featured | Read More »

Young Rockwall couple, infant son die in traffic accident

Young Rockwall couple, infant son die in traffic accident

MT. PLEASANT – A young Rockwall couple who were Mesquite ISD educators and their infant son were killed Saturday when their 2009 Hyundai slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler “freightliner” truck, stopped for traffic on I-30, west of Texarkana, north of Cookville. Texarkana Department of Public Safety officials said Leah Eason, 30, who had [...]

June 27 2011 | Posted in Deaths, Latest News | Read More »

Outgoing Mayor Cecil, Council members Farris, Scott deserve our thanks

Outgoing Mayor Cecil, Council members Farris, Scott deserve our thanks

ROCKWALL – Outgoing Rockwall Mayor Bill Cecil (above and left) and Council members Glen Farris (center) and Matt Scott were rightly honored at last week’s City Council meeting when each was presented with a proclamation by the City stating that May 16, 2011 was Mayor William R. Cecil Day, Glen Farris Day and Matthew R. [...]

May 25 2011 | Posted in Featured, Government, Opinions | Read More »