Rockwall Chamber Dec. 2016 Ambassador of the Month

Rockwall Chamber Dec. 2016 Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Chamber is proud to announce its Dec 2016 Ambassador Of The Month, Melody Hail. Melody started her career with Helping Hands over 7 years ago as Development Director.  She brought to the agency her love of serving locally with over 20 years of experience in non-profit organizations. […]

A Night with the Stars

A Night with the Stars

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 11, 2017) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care will welcome Orphie Peck, featured resident in the 2017 Legend Senior Living calendar, at A Night with the Stars on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Peck will be honored as a shining star for her countless hours volunteering […]

State Rep-Elect Justin Holland set to begin first term in Texas House

State Rep-Elect Justin Holland set to begin first term in Texas House

(AUSTIN, TX – Jan. 6, 2017) The 85th Texas Legislature is set to convene next Tuesday, January 10. The first order of business for the Legislature is the swearing-in ceremony where Justin Holland will officially become the State Representative for House District 33. “I look forward to making progress on critical issues that are important […]

Ratcliffe votes to condemn and reverse the UN’s anti-Israel resolution

Ratcliffe votes to condemn and reverse the UN’s anti-Israel resolution

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 6, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) voted yesterday for the U.S. House passage of H.Res. 11, which opposes and calls for the repeal of UNSC Resolution 2334. Contrary to the longstanding United States policy of blocking one-sided resolutions against Israel, the Obama administration allowed Resolution 2334 to pass by refusing to […]

Making resolutions to form good habits

Making resolutions to form good habits

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2017) I’ve never been one to make resolutions whenever a new year begins. Why? I don’t know. It might have something to do with the fact that I’ve never really been a goal-setter or a planner. I kinda just live my life as it comes, and it seems to have […]

Rep. Ratcliffe sworn in for second term as U.S. Congressman

Rep. Ratcliffe sworn in for second term as U.S. Congressman

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 4, 2016) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) was sworn in yesterday, Jan. 3, for his second term representing Texas’ 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. This comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump will take office, kicking off the start of a unified Republican government in the White House and […]

Rockwall County officials sworn in

Rockwall County officials sworn in

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 3, 2017) Rockwall began the new year with the swearing in of 13 elected county officials inside a packed third floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse on Sunday, Jan. 1. Rockwall County Judge David Sweet kicked things off with a welcome and introduction, followed by the pledges and a prayer led […]

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

City of Heath honors staff, names Employee of the Year

(HEATH, TX — Jan. 3, 2017) The City of Heath recently honored employees for their outstanding performance in 2016, including Leisa Price, who was named City Employee of the Year. Departmental Employees of the Year were also recognized and include Kristi Smith, Administrative Services; Randy Patton, Public Works; Brittnee Payne, Community Development; and Scott Trammell, […]

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe rebrands outpatient locations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe rebrands outpatient locations

(ROWLETT, TX — Jan. 2, 2017) Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe recently rebranded all of its outpatient locations. The name changes are a result of the joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) to own five hospitals in North Texas, which was completed last January. “Having all […]

Rockwall Painting With a Twist welcomes ‘Undercover Boss’

Rockwall Painting With a Twist welcomes ‘Undercover Boss’

(ROCKWALL,TX–Dec. 28, 2016) On January 4, Rockwall Painting With a Twist will have its 15 minutes of fame, appearing on an episode of CBS’s Undercover Boss. The episode features local instructor Bree Ann McCleskey as she tasks Painting With a Twist co-founder and CFO Renee Maloney with creating new original artwork to be used for […]