Community leaders see advantage to growing local workforce (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) With the new College & Career Academy in the early planning stages, local community leaders see the project as a sign the community is at the forefront of developing a local, quality workforce. At the same time, the Academy will help […]
Chocolate? Check! Mint? Check! Walnuts? Check! (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Many around the Rockwall area know Vicki Hoarty as a professional artist and former art curator at the Hilton. But Vicki went back to school to earn a degree in the culinary arts field to become a chef, baker, blogger, and instructor of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) Say hi to River! He is a two-year-old, 12 poundMiniature Poodle mix. He ended up in the shelter with badly matted hair so it had to be shaved down to make him more comfortable. River is a sweet little guy, gets along with other dogs and doesn’t mind the cats […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion. With the creation of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) For most of us, a trip to the operating room usually ends with us waking up in a hospital bed with no memory of what occurred. Rarely do we get to witness an actual surgery, or even know what goes on in the OR. But for 32 sixth and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is honored to recognize Whitmore Manufacturing and Special Products & Manufacturing for collecting 586 blankets and pillows for The Salvation Army of Hunt County, which also serves Rockwall residents. “Both Whitmore and SPM have a well-established environment within their organizations that promotes a strong […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Jerry Welch as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2015) The fourth graders at Shannon Elementary recently performed “Elfis and the Frozen Princess” under the direction of Heather Fisher. The students put on an amazing show, and the crowd was sstunned to see the Princess become Frozen by a jealous visitor at her Royal Christmas Ball. Thankfully, the quick […]
Area residents who donate to the center will be entered into drawing for $50 gift card (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2015) The Rockwall branch of North American Title Co. has chosen the county’s new Children’s Advocacy Center for its holiday charity, asking area residents to make a donation at its office through Friday, Dec. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) Lakeside Civic Chorus presents its 2nd annual Messiah Sing-A-Long at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, where the audience will serve as the chorus in the performance of Handel’s masterpiece, “Messiah.” Featuring Eldred Marshal as accompanist. The Blue Ribbon News print edition is delivered […]