Rockwall resident inducted into Space Technology Hall of Fame

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 24, 2017) Andrew Eide of Rockwall was inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame during the 33rd Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO – an event which celebrated the induction of air purification and plant growth innovations developed for space that now improve life on Earth. The Hall of Fame […]

Lacy J. Dalton concert at Southern Junction Friday to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2017) Lacy J. Dalton and the Dalton Gang will perform a live benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 26 at Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse. Presented by Heritage GMC, this Memorial Weekend kickoff event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Purchase tickets online at rockwallchamber.org and the Chamber […]

Local senior earns Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2017) Ariana Campos, a home-schooled senior who is currently working as a manager at the Ridge Road Chick-fil-A in Rockwall, has earned a $2,500 Leadership Scholarship from Chick-fil-A. Ariana will graduate this month and plans to study political science and/or business. She is excited to have the opportunity to go […]

Y Rock Sprint Triathlon and 5k coming June 25

Y Rock Sprint Triathlon and 5k coming June 25

Six Week Training Program Available Starting May 15 (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2017)The YRock Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Sports Medicine Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, is coming Sunday, June 25 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Registration for the triathlon is underway at playtri.com/yrock. There is also a 5K and […]

Ratcliffe cybercrime fighting bill passes House

Provides critical training and resources to state and local law enforcement (WASHINGTON – May 16, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bill provides state and local law enforcement with the tools and training they need to […]

Reinhardt students speak with International Space Station

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2017) Reinhardt Elementary students recently had the opportunity to speak with Thomas Pesquet, a member of the International Space Station (ISS) for expedition 50/51, about his life in space. Reinhardt Elementary is one of 12 US schools chosen by ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station). The students had […]

Rockwall-Heath High School student named Presidential Scholar

One of 161 Students Across the Country (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 16, 2017) The United States Department of Education recently announced the 53rd class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, including Christian Giadolor, a student from Rockwall-Heath High School, who is recognized as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. He is one out of 161 nationwide and […]