Rockwall Fun Run April 20 at River Club in Forney

(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Join the 4th Annual Rockwall Fun Run Saturday, April 20 at the River Club in Forney. Ride your motorcyle or drive your car – the event benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rockwall County. Music by JD Cobb. For more info, email Don Tarrant at . To share your […]

The Arts Martial celebrates move with ribbon cutting by sword

(ROYSE CITY-April 17, 2013) The Arts Martial recently celebrated its move into a larger facility at 211 E. Main Street in Royse City. The Royse City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting by sword on April 16. There are tremendous benefits to learning the martial arts at any age. The team at The Arts […]

Rockwall Chamber LunchBox Series welcomes Texas Workforce Commission

(ROCKWALL-April 17, 2013) Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC strengthens the Texas economy by providing the workforce development component of the Governor’s economic development strategy. Texas boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State. By […]

Yard Sale at First Baptist Wylie to help fund mission trips

(WYLIE-April 17, 2013) First Baptist Church in Wylie will host its 3rd Annual “All Mission Trips Yard Sale” from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. All proceeds from the yard sale will benefit FBW Mission Trips, which includes two England trips, three Ecuador trips, two New York trips, Alaska, Rwanda and Israel. Come […]

Donate to Heritage Christian Academy for chance to win new car

(ROCKWALL-April 17, 2013) Donate $25 to Heritage Christian Academy for a chance to win a new car donated by Rusty Wallis Honda Volkswagen. The drawing will be held Friday, April 19 during the HCA Black & Red Bash Annual Gala and Auction at South Fork Ranch.  Winner need not be present to win. Winner may […]

Ribbon cutting April 18 for new post office location

(ROCKWALL-April 17, 2013) The public is invited to join the official ribbon cutting for the new Rockwall Post Office CPU (Contract Postal Unit) Harbor Mail location. The ceremony, hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at 3003 Ridge Road. Private and business mail boxes will remain at […]

Meet Wesley, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(April 15, 2013) Are you a special person? This very special – and handsome – boxer is looking for you. Even though Wesley is deaf, he’s very intelligent and eager to learn new things. He craves attention, and he loves being brushed. He’s still learning how to be an indoor dog, so you’ll need a little […]

‘DFW Great 100’ list includes two nurses from Texas Health Rockwall

(ROCKWALL-April 15, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces two registered nurses named to the list of DFW Great 100 Nurses. This year’s honorees from Texas Health Rockwall are Julia Hilton, RN, BSN, Director of Education and Lisa Perkins, RN, BSN, CEN, Post Acute Care Unit. “The Great 100 Nurses is quite an honor, and […]

Walmart in Rowlett celebrates grand re-opening

(ROWLETT-April 15, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce helped the Wal-Mart store in Rowlett celebrate their Grand Re-Opening with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 12.  Cutting the ribbon in the center left to right is Market Manager Mike Hart and Store Manager LaGrante Birth. Walmart is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of […]

Join Newcomers May 9 with Rockwall Summer Musicals

Newcomers host spring tea April 11, create recycled hats (ROCKWALL-April 15, 2013) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends celebrated the arrival of spring at their April 11 annual “Spring Tea” held at Occasions of Stone River.  The program featured the display of members’ special talents including knitting, sewing, jewelry making, engraving, quilting, art, photography, cooking […]