Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Elliott Spas

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Elliott Spas with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Elliott Spas has been serving the “Hot Water Industry” since 1981 and recently relocated to Rockwall from Collin County. Elliott Spas is proud to offer custom built portable spas by Aspen Spas and […]

Dirty Rock Sprint Triathlon returns to benefit Rockwall YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) Save the date and register early.  The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will present its 5th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Rockwall’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon in Rockwall County, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Produced by Playtri  Racing, this year’s event is expected to draw 250 […]

Phoenix Martial Arts students earn black belts

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The recent black belt testing at Phoenix Martial Arts in Rockwall resulted in six promotions. Congratulations to (front row, from left) Gabriel and Aaron Colmenares (1st Dan), Sabrina Smith (2nd Dan); (back row, from left) Terence Smith and Tim Layendecker (3rd Dan), Roberto (Bob) Celii (4th Dan, Master). Allen Smith […]

Rockwall Jacket Backers name Athletes of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2014) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers recently selected Alyssa Henry as the “Lady Jacket Athlete of the Month” and Chris Glover as the “Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month.” Alyssa, a 10th grade member of the Varsity Softball Team was nominated by Coach Shadie Acosta and chosen by the Jacket Backers board. During […]

Pullen fifth graders collecting donations for ‘Military Mission’

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Pullen Elementary fifth graders are busy writing letters and collecting items for care packages for U.S. troops in conjunction with Airborne Angel Cadets, an Irving-based nonprofit organization. Students in other grade levels, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to help by donating care package items. “We finished […]

New leadership team for Friends of Rockwall County Library

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Officers for the 2014-2015 year were installed at the May 13th meeting of Friends of Rockwall County Library.  At the helm will be President Debbie Daniels, and Gloria Bishop was sworn in as President-Elect. Other officers include Darlene Bealmear and Becky Achenbach, co-VPs for Programs; Jane Buie and Pat Calhoun, […]

Summer Camp at Throwaway Ponies

ROCKWALL, TX (May 19, 2014) Throwaway Ponies, located at 2368 E. FM 552, ill offer Summer Camp the weeks of June 9, 16 & 23 (Monday through Friday) for boys and girls ages 6 to 15. Activities will include horseback riding and field trips. Lunch is included. Times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through […]