Bright Snacks, bright future for Rockwall-Heath senior

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 18, 2016) Suen Hee Kim might not seem like a typical entrepreneur at first glance. When she isn’t marketing or packaging her homemade line of granola bars, she has a second job: going to class. A senior at Rockwall Heath High School, Suen Hee (pronounced “Sunny”) said she has always been […]

Military Gala salutes our troops

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2016) Local resident and Greater Dallas Military Foundation President Major General Kimberly Siniscalchi, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), invites all within the community to come show their support for our active duty military service members during the 2016 Greater Dallas Military Foundation Gala on Saturday, April 16, at the Fairmont Hotel […]

A Better Inheritance

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2016) My husband unloaded his treasure from the car and carried it downstairs. The large box held dismantled pieces of a crystal lamp that once adorned the homes of both his parents and grandparents. Jim hoped we could find a place for it in our home—some day. For now, his […]

Texas Baptist Men: On Mission through Disaster Relief

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – March 18, 2016) The ministry headquarters is located just a few miles west of Lake Ray Hubbard—not far from the path of the tornado that devastated areas of Garland and Rowlett in late December. When Texas Baptist Men (TBM) responded to the recent disaster, volunteers came ready to put their training to […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes Diane Porter as Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 18, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored Diane Porter as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with […]

Nathan Hodges announces run for McLendon-Chisholm Mayor

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – March 17, 2016) Nathan E. Hodges, DDS, MS, has announced that he will run for Mayor of McLendon-Chisholm in the upcoming election, May 7, 2016. Hodges has been a long-time resident of McLendon-Chisholm. His family moved to town when he was a child in 1978 and he later graduated from Rockwall High School. Nathan’s […]

Young artists win at A&M Commerce competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2016) Two up and coming young pianists were selected as winners of their respective divisions at the recent Texas A&M Commerce Sonata-Sonatina Competition. The event was held Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the concert hall of the university.  Over 80 young pianists competed in 15 divisions of required repertoire. Winner […]

Easter Bunny to make special stop in Rockwall this weekend

Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department hosts the special visitor, tons of activities for area children (ROCKWALL, TX – March 17, 2016) The Easter Bunny will make an appearance this weekend in Rockwall—so be sure to bring your camera to get a good picture. The Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt […]

Destination Downtown: April 16th End of Construction Party features parade, car show, walking tour

Destination Downtown: April 16th End of Construction Party features parade, car show, walking tour

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2016) With the final phase of the $8.6 million Capital Improvement Project (CIP) revitalizing Downtown Rockwall near completion, the city will host a large scale celebration on Saturday, April 16 to commemorate the enhancements brought to the historic downtown square. The three-year project includes significant improvements to the sidewalks and […]