Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

Rockwall-Heath Hawks Senior Varsity Cheerleader of the Week: Shelby Graham

(HEATH, TX — Sept. 13, 2016) Rockwall-Heath High School celebrates the return of high school football this fall by selecting seniors from its varsity cheerleading squad to spotlight each week throughout the football season. In the spotlight for Week 1 is Shelby Graham. Shelby is the daughter of Todd and Shanna Graham, sister of Travis […]

PHOTOS: Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase

PHOTOS: Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept.3, 2016) The Rockwall Yellowjackets almost mounted a comeback in the final game of the Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase on Saturday, but fell just short 34-32 against the Rowlett Eagles. The Jackets trailed going into halftime 24-12 and things got worse to start the second half when Rowlett took the ensuing kickoff 90 […]

Firefighters Ball draws record attendance, honors boy injured on Lake Ray Hubbard

Firefighters Ball draws record attendance, honors boy injured on Lake Ray Hubbard

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.  Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]

Special Labor Day reminder: dangers of kids alone in or around vehicles

Special Labor Day reminder: dangers of kids alone in or around vehicles

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) From the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Rockwall County: As summer is coming to a close with kids in school in Texas, it is still critical to remember children will be spending more time in vehicles including siblings headed to daycare.  Parents have lots of responsibilities as the […]

Annual Helping Hands Ambassadors Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 23

Annual Helping Hands Ambassadors Golf Tournament tees off Sept. 23

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016)  The Ambassadors at Buffalo Creek will host their annual golf tournament benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive. This tournament has consistently been a source of fun, camaraderie, and a key fundraiser for the critical assistance agency. New this year, there will […]

Rockwall Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Home Instead Senior Care

Rockwall Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Home Instead Senior Care

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Home Instead Senior Care invited the citizens of Rockwall to join in on their ribbon cutting ceremony at the Rockwall Meals on Wheels facility on Thursday, Aug. 25. After serving the Rockwall community for over a decade, Home Instead recently joined the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce-furthering their commitment to […]

Rockwall resident’s new business provides deeper understanding of American government

Rockwall resident’s new business provides deeper understanding of American government

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Beaman has started an e-commerce business, Texan Resolutions, LLC, that provides readers an intelligent, truthful, and logical analysis of American government.  Texan Resolutions, LLC conducts its business entirely online although its headquarters is proudly based in Rockwall County. Beaman, the founder and owner of Texan […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Baker’s Ribs to Rowlett

Ribbon cutting welcomes Baker’s Ribs to Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Baker’s Ribs (3318 Lakeview Pkwy) last week with a ribbon cutting. Baker’s Ribs is a family-owned and operated business, celebrating 25 years of service. Founded in 1988, the restaurant has grown into 6 locations in Dallas and surrounding areas with an additional […]

Drug Prevention Resources welcomes newest partner

Drug Prevention Resources welcomes newest partner

(ROCKWALL, TX —Aug. 31, 2016) The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, a national nonprofit committed to helping families struggling with their son or daughter’s substance use, announced last week that Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas, an initiative of Drug Prevention Resources, will become their newest Alliance Partner. Based in Dallas, Drug Prevention Resources is the oldest […]

Rockwall Red Raiders to host 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney benefiting graduating Rockwall ISD seniors

Rockwall Red Raiders to host 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tourney benefiting graduating Rockwall ISD seniors

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 31, 2016) Guns Up! The Rockwall Area Red Raiders invites all to its 12th Annual Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 23, at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Golfers can get in some practice swings on the range and also enjoy lunch beginning at 12 p.m. Shotgun start for the […]