(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) Some groovy tunes performed by the Rockwall High School Walk the Line A Cappella Choir and an engaging talk by master motivational speaker Delatorro McNeal II were the highlights of the Rockwall Chamber Quarterly Partnership Breakfast on Thursday, April 6. Presented by Star Transit, the breakfast event saw folks […]
(ROWLETT, TX — April 6, 2017) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held its 38th Annual Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Garland. The Community Awards Banquet is the premier event that brings the whole of Rowlett Leaders together to celebrate Rowlett. Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Eva Hummel of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April, 5, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation was approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842), which aims to close loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders, was passed by voice vote. “There are few things more […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2017) First United Methodist Church of Rockwall is bringing the World Vision Experience to Rockwall. This FREE walk through exhibit will inspire and challenge your thinking as a global citizen. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 30, 2017) Local authorities called Black Star Sport Horses to assist with a horse search and rescue yesterday. A pair of horses escaped their pasture in Heath, Texas when a neighbor’s construction worker accidentally left a pasture gate open. Police officers were called to the scene to retrieve the horses running […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) Relief and recovery efforts are underway for the Dalton Ranch subdivision located in north Rockwall that was hit by a severe storm late last night. The subdivision is located along FM 552 near Anna Cade Road and FM 1141. Rockwall County Emergency Management Specialist Melanie Jensen said the county’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2017) The Rockwall Kiwanis recognized several students of Billie Stevenson Elementary on Thursday, March 23, as a part of the organization’s Terrific Kids program honoring students for their outstanding achievements as leaders among their peers and in the community. Congrats to the following TERRIFIC students who received an award from […]
(HEATH, TX — March 29, 2017) Student athlete Bryan Burpee of Heath, TX has committed to joining the Marian University Cycling Team in August, the team announced this week. Upon graduation from Rockwall-Heath High School, Burpee will bring his three years of racing experience and desire to earn a degree to Marian University and will […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — March 29, 2017) Shelby Doroshow, a junior at Royse City High School, won second place in the large school division of the state UIL Festival Film contest. Her documentary, “Behind the Curtains”, was selected by judges for the honor out of 192 films that were entered from across the state. Her […]
(FATE, TX — March 29, 2017) Compass Self Storage recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of an expansion at their self storage center located at 159 Riding Club Way in Fate, Texas. This expansion project was completed in order to meet the growing need for self storage by residents and businesses […]