Rockwall Chamber welcomes Hanby Ramey King Insurance

(ROCKWALL-February 27, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hanby Ramey King Insurance. Hanby Ramey King Insurance is a full service insurance agency specializing in home, auto and commercial insurance products. With over 80 different companies to choose from, you can rely on HRK Insurance to provide you […]

Second Evolution to present free Prom Fashion Show at Hilton

(ROCKWALL-February 27, 2013) Second Evolution, a gently used clothing store specializing in designer labels for teens and adults, will host Rockwall’s 1st Annual Prom Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Second Evolution, Suzie Bell Seniors, Legends Salon, Rockwall Flowers and other well-known local merchants will […]

Rockwall HS Band member wins third chair alto clarinet at All State

(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013)  Rockwall High School Band sophomore Alexandra Patterson won third chair alto clarinet in the TMEA 5A All State Concert Band. The performance took place on Saturday, February 16 in San Antonio.  More than 64,000 Texas high school music students auditioned for chairs in the Texas All State bands, orchestras, and choirs. […]

Richland College offers course to prepare for Citizenship Test

(DALLAS-February 26, 2013) Richland College is offering “Becoming an American Citizen,” a course for individuals interested in preparing for the civics portion of the naturalization test — a requirement for U.S. citizenship. Prospective students have a choice between two meeting times: Mondays through Fridays from 7-9 a.m., March 7 through April 5; or Mondays and Wednesdays […]

Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter recognized

(ROCKWALL-February 26, 2013)  Diana Colwill, Chief Assistant for Judge Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, was recently selected and recognized as the Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter 2012. County Judge Jerry Hogan recognized Colwill at the February 12, 2013 Commissioners Court meeting and presented her with a special […]

Community volunteers to model in Eloise’s Closet Style Show

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Eloise’s Closet, sponsored by the Rockwall Soroptimists, is hosting a Style Show Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 8,  in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library. The models are distinguished women in the local community who have made a difference through volunteering. Join them and emcee, Alma Williams Howard, in celebrating International […]

Meet Dakota, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Dakota, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Since he’s eight years old and blind, some may consider Dakota to be a special needs pet. Here at Blue Ribbon News Pet Central, we certainly don’t. He’s an exceptional dog in many ways. He’s very mellow and extremely loving. He wants nothing more than to be by your side at all times. […]

Horse de-spooking clinic at Throwaway Ponies March 2

(ROCKWALL-February 25, 2013) Throwaway Ponies horse rescue and rehabilitation center will host a horse de-spooking clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Learn from local natural horsemanship trainer Ron Steele as he works with rescue horses from Throwaway Ponies teaching them to lunge for respect and how not to spook.  People from […]

Hawaiian Falls looking to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers

Hawaiian Falls looking to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers

(February 25, 2013) Hawaiian Falls is holding Job Fairs beginning March 2 to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its North Texas waterparks at the following locations: Firewheel Church, 1600 W. Campbell, Garland 75044 for Hawaiian Falls Garland March 2, Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 5, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. […]