Pets give us a special Christmas gift

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) As Andy Williams would say – or sing – “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Many a Rockwall County home is warmed by the presence of a Christmas tree. By now, those living rooms are bulging with small mountains of festively decorated gifts. But this season has […]

Rockwall Chamber president earns Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Dana Macalik, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and member of the Rockwall Rotary Club, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow – an honor acknowledging individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Theatre presents Cinderella

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Rockwall-Heath High School will present the musical Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 – 16 at their Performing Arts Center on 801 Laurence Drive in Heath. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students, senior citizens & children. For each adult ticket purchased, one child will be admitted for free. Tickets can […]

Art Show & Anniversary Celebration at Rock Ridge

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at 720 Ralph Hall Parkway, will host an Art Show/ 2nd Anniversary Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 14.  Community members, along with the Mayor, City Council members, judges and city staff will enjoy […]

Elfis and the Sleigh Riders at Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Susan Schulter, at Springer Elementary, conducted a fabulous fourth grade holiday show, “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders,”  starring Elfis, Tator Swift, Smiley Cyrus, Nikki Mirage, Chuck “The Very Merry” Berry, Billy “The First” Joel, Ringo “At the Top of the Tree” Starr, along with hosts Ryan Sequins, Tina Tinsel Turner, and Joy […]

Public briefing on new gun laws Saturday

Informational session 6pm Saturday, Dec. 19 (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) On January 1, 2016, open carry will become law in the State of Texas.  How will the public react to seeing firearms openly carried?  If citizens call 911, how will the Police Department handle these types of calls?  The CARGO Group and the City […]

Twelve-year-old’s business venture brings hope to abused childen

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, Dec. 15, 2015) When word of a future children’s advocacy center in Rockwall began to spread throughout the community, local businesses, organizations and individuals didn’t hesitate to show just how big of a heart Rockwall has for those in need. Many donated their time, money and materials to renovate the building owned by the […]