Academy Sports + Outdoors to celebrate Rockwall opening with donation to local families

Academy Sports + Outdoors to celebrate Rockwall opening with donation to local families

Weekend of family fun starting July 6 (ROCKWALL, TX — July 5, 2017) The new Rockwall Academy Sports + Outdoors location at 920 Steger Towne Road is celebrating its opening with the donation of $1,000 Academy shopping sprees to two deserving families from Rockwall County Helping Hands, the day before the store’s grand opening celebration. […]

Rockwall woman places Top 5 in Mrs. USA Universal Pageant

Rockwall woman places Top 5 in Mrs. USA Universal Pageant

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 3, 2017) Rockwall’s own Kimberly Bader, Mrs. Texas US Universal 2017, placed in the Top 5, as fourth runner-up at the Mrs. USA Universal pageant held at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada. Bader was also presented with the Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award for her excellence in community […]

Our Heroes

Our Heroes

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 30, 2017) July 4, Independence Day for the United States, is a special day. It is the day that is at the pinnacle of our patriotism. It is the day that one of our founding fathers, John Adams (no relation), deemed to be the day to be “…the most memorable Epocha, […]

Painting with a Purpose, Rockwall’s Got Talent 2018 on tap for RCP

Painting with a Purpose, Rockwall’s Got Talent 2018 on tap for RCP

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 3, 2017) It’s showtime! A plethora of fun activities are hitting the stage at Rockwall Community Playhouse this summer! Upcoming events include: Disco Inferno Teen Musical Performances: July 21-23, 28-30 and August 4-6. Tickets on sale now. Oklahoma!  RCP’s STAR Players musical features talented special needs adults–Rehearsals begin August 1st at 9am. […]

Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recognized for media and communications excellence

Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recognized for media and communications excellence

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 3, 2017) Local Chambers from across the state of Texas convened Wednesday, June 20, 2017 for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) Annual Excellence Awards.  The awards honor organizations for exceptional efforts in marketing, communications and media outreach.  Awards are judged in seven categories:  Outstanding Chamber Map, Outstanding Brochure, Outstanding […]

Ratcliffe votes to strengthen nation’s immigration laws

Ratcliffe votes to strengthen nation’s immigration laws

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted for two bills that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today to strengthen our nation’s immigration laws and enhance the safety of the American people: the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) and Kate’s Law (H.R. 3004). “I’ll never forget the call I […]

Heath Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration in the Park

Heath Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration in the Park

(HEATH, TX — June, 12, 2017) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet, recognition of our veterans […]

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2017) National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. One of those recipients is Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School 2017 graduate, who was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the fall of 2016. Jamie’s scholarship […]