Rick Santorum at Westlake fundraiser

An intimate crowd of nearly 100 supporters gathered at the Ranch House at the Vaquero Club in Westlake, Thursday, Feb. 23 to meet Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum. Conservative talk show hosts Mark Davis of WBAP radio and Glenn Beck of GBTV were also on hand. According to recent polls, Santorum’s “Faith, Family and Freedom […]

Rockwall EDC welcomes Hatfield and Company to Rockwall Technology Park

Rockwall EDC welcomes Hatfield and Company to Rockwall Technology Park

Plant engineering specialties distributor Hatfield and Company will construct a 50,000 square foot building to relocate their operation. Hatfield and Company is relocating their corporate headquarters, manufacturing facility and local sales office from Mesquite to the Rockwall Technology Park. The new 3.6 acre site will be located at Discovery Boulevard and Innovation Drive in Phase I of the […]

What does it mean to be True Blue?

Businesses that achieve True Blue status deliver quality goods and exceptional service, while demonstrating a strong commitment to their employees and to the community. Whether they are start-up companies, mid-sized businesses or corporate giants, True Blue Businesses adhere to high ethical standards. They are pro-active and engaged, fair-minded and responsive.  Put simply, True Blue Businesses […]

Students raise $3,500 for childhood cancer research

Students raise $3,500 for childhood cancer research

Plano ISD school participates in TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Coins for Kids with Cancer program Two Miller Elementary students inspired their entire school to help kids battling cancer. Nathan Alvey and Caitlyn Coker, third graders at the Plano ISD school in Richardson were touched by the stories of children who must endure countless treatments and […]

Every day’s a party at Art’s a Blast in Rockwall

Every day’s a party at Art’s a Blast in Rockwall

Retired teacher blends passion for art and teaching into new, artsy entertainment venue Rockwall resident Shay Cronin may have retired after 30 years of teaching in the RISD, but her love of art and her passion for people has put her right back in the classroom. There are no pop quizzes or final exams, no […]

Nominate a business or inquire about your own

True Blue Businesses are chosen based on their ability to meet high standards of excellence while demonstrating a strong commitment to customers, employees, and the community. News anchor Scott Sams interviews the True Blue DFW Business of the Day weekday afternoons on KRLD News Radio 1080. These companies are recognized for “doing business right,” offering goods and services that […]

At home, at work, at play – it’s all about the animals

At home, at work, at play – it’s all about the animals

Good People: Roberta Kirby Home is where the heart is. For Roberta Kirby, it’s also where her work is. But as the 69-year-old canine massage therapist will tell you, it’s not really work when you’re doing what you love, with the ones you love. Roberta shares several acres of farmland with her daughter and son-in-law, […]

Rockwall High students tops in broadcast, TV video production

Rockwall High School students participated in Skills USA Broadcasting and TV Video Production on Feb. 18. Congratulations to students who placed in the following categories: Broadcast News Production                     TV Video Production                         Submitted by […]

Lakeside Bridal Fair free with canned food donations

Lakeside Bridal Fair free with canned food donations

Thelma Wells, Women of Faith, to be special guest (Rockwall) The seventh Lakeside Bridal Fair is coming to the Hilton Bella Harbor from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, showcasing some of the best wedding vendors in North Texas and featuring special guest Thelma Wells of Women of Faith. Sponsored by the Hilton Bella Harbor, Lakeside […]

Safety Town Hall Meeting at Williams MS, Feb. 28

Safety Town Hall Meeting at Williams MS, Feb. 28

The Rockwall ISD will hold a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the library at Williams Middle School. The district’s Director of Safety and Security will give parents a security update during the first part of the meeting. Following the program, audience members will have an opportunity to meet in small […]