Why I Love Summer in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Although it’s been a stormy spring in the Rockwall area, local businesses and local families are busy planning for summer.  Needless to say, it’s got me thinking about how much I love the summer! I love the sunshine, the long days, and even the Texas heat.  I love the […]

Rockwall County Special Olympics basketball team wins gold medal

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Over the Memorial Day weekend  the Rockwall County Special Olympic Shooting Stars basketball team participated in the State summer games in Arlington and came home with the gold medal.  The members of the team include (standing L to R):  Cole Randolph, Scott Wendt, Tim Fields, Daniel Moriarty, Daniel Hettinger, […]

Meet Bagheera, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 30, 2016) Here’s Bagheera! Bagheera, a three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mix, is a happy and friendly guy who is short and stout. He loves everyone and can’t wait to find his forever family! He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn more about this adorable Staffie […]

Free trees available for residents in Rockwall next weekend

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Representatives from SKY Interests will be at their future development site in Rockwall next weekend to allow residents an opportunity to transplant trees which would otherwise be lost when development occurs. The development site, at 2200 Ridge Road, is located on the west side of the intersection of Ridge […]

Two Rockwall businesses earn Tripadvisor excellence awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Two Rockwall owned and operated businesses – Sail with Scott and Zanata Restaurant – recently received the 2016 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award. Founded in 2010, the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award honors hospitality businesses that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on Tripadvisor. This award is bestowed upon businesses that: […]

Rotary presents Rockwall teacher with Paul Harris Award

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Rockwall High School teacher Anna Campbell was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow yesterday by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club. Rotarian John Curtis presented Anna with the award during the club’s luncheon meeting yesterday. He described Anna as a distinguished educator who has been looked up to for years […]

Rockwall Country Fair coming Saturday, June 4

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Once again the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse, at the corner of I30 and T.L. Townsend Dr., will be the site of the 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4. This year’s fair has something fun for everyone, with free admission, […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

(ROWLETT, TX–May 26, 2016) Lake Pointe Medical Center (LPMC), based in Rowlett, Texas, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.  The award recognizes LPMC’s commitment in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center recognized for heart failure care

Award demonstrates hospital’s continued commitment to quality care for heart failure patients (ROWLETT, TX—May 32, 2016) Lake Pointe Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation’s secondary prevention guidelines for patients with […]