Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (May 6, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Leigh Wilcoxson as Ambassador of the Month. Leigh, Marketing Director for Ranger Title, graduated from Texas Women’s University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. Upon graduation Leigh worked at Brovont Properties as the Training and Marketing Director and was an […]

Motherly love…4-H teen fosters passion for pups

ROCKWALL, TX (May 5, 2014) This Mother’s Day is shaping up to be a special one for Brooke Peters. She’s thrilled that the babies she brought into the world are now a year old. And she was so enamored with being a mother that she wrote an award-winning essay to share her experience. But Brooke’s babies […]

Rockwall Relay for Life raises $80,000

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2014) More than $80,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society during the Rockwall County Relay For Life on April 25 at the Cain Middle School track. Top teams were: Walkers of the Light, Kathleen’s Krew and Cancer Sucs. Top individuals were: Carolyn Keane, Dwain Smith, and Sarah Yarletts. Awards also went to  Strength in […]

Historical Foundation reflects on Rockwall County, plans final Brown Bag program

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 4, 2014) Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s  April Brown Bag program, Reflections of Rockwall County, presented by Justice of the Peace Nancy Beaty and Assistant DA Craig Stoddard,  was both informative and entertaining.  The past and the present were compared through the use of old record books and tales of the way […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY, TX (May 4, 2014) Congratulations to Blair and Mary Johnson at 1103 Walnut Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall […]

Forney Arts Council presents work of Rockwall artists through June 15

Artists Reception May 10 ROCKWALL/FORNEY, TX (May 4, 2014) The Forney Arts Council  presents the artwork of  three local artists – Darlene Dittoe, Betty Foster and Darla Hill – on exhibit through June 15. Their works include watercolor, acrylic and oils. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, there will be a Reception and […]