Family fun, competitive cycling at Hot Rocks Bike Ride

Rockwall Rotary’s Hot Rocks bike race celebrates 30th year (ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2016) Calling all cyclists for family fun and friendly competition at the 2016 Hot Rocks Bike Ride. Registration is underway and sponsorships are available now for the 30th anniversary race, which will roll out at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 13 from […]

When math anxiety spreads like a virus

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 28, 2016) Math anxiety is a phenomenon that math teachers everywhere observe daily all across the nation.   We see anxiety almost every time a child sits down for an assessment, and it breaks our hearts.  How does a child get to the point where they feel they cannot succeed at a […]

Rockwall celebrates five years of happy pets

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2016) Before you read this, go to the refrigerator or an ice chest and grab your favorite beverage. It’s time to toast our accomplishments in Rockwall County, especially if you’re a “pet person” like me. Thanks to the Rockwall City Council, our animal shelter has been saving the lives of […]

Dodie’s donates over $5,000 to YMCA’s Angel Camp for kids with special needs

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Staff and families of the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall gathered at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor Friday, where the restaurant’s co-owners, Mike McRae and Gabe Nicolella, along with General Manger Dan Keils, presented a $5,400 check to the Y’s Angel Camp program. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds […]

Rowlett Pet Spotlights: Kate, Mathis and Rose

(ROWLETT, TX – June 27, 2016) Kate is a senior, female Bassett Hound with a white coat and red and chestnut markings. Rose has been well loved in the past. She’s used to car rides and she’s quite the fashion-plate, with her multicolored toenail caps. She likes everyone and gets along well with other dogs. […]

Meet Wiggles, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Here’s Wiggles! Wiggles is such a fun loving girl, in case you couldn’t tell by the smile on her face. She got her name because her little tail never quits wiggling. She has done well with the others dogs in her foster home and loves the little boy there, […]

‘Beat the Bloodsuckers’ with Mosquito Joe and the Dallas Red Cross

(June 24, 2016) In honor of Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 26-July 2, Mosquito Joe of Garland-Rockwall is teaming up with the Dallas Red Cross to “Beat the Bloodsuckers.” Mosquitoes collect blood from us and our friends every day, without asking, but we’d rather be donating blood to a better cause.  The Red Cross has […]

Rockwall Chamber recognized for media and communications excellence

Rockwall Chamber recognized for media and communications excellence

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) Local Chambers from across the state of Texas gathered Monday, June 20, 2016 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 Magazine […]