ROCKWALL, TX (April 10, 2014) A commissioners court proclamation and a check for more than a quarter million dollars mark Rockwall County’s observation of National Library Week. At the April 8th commissioners court meeting, Judge Jerry Hogan and the Commissioners Court issued a proclamation designating April 13-19 as National Library Week. Volunteer representatives Madi Hartley and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 10, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lakeside AMBUCS. National AMBUCS™, Inc. is a non-profit service organization consisting of a diverse group of men and women who are dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. They started a Lakeside chapter that covers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2014) Rockwall ISD’s Diversity and Ethics Committee recently announced its 2014 Diversity Leadership Award winners during the March 17th Board of Trustees meeting. The Diversity Leaders Awards seek to recognize leaders in the district who have fostered the improvement of relations and understanding between individuals, races, cultures, ethnicities and religions during the school […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2014) The Rockwall County A&M Club will host Muster at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Rockwall ISD Administration Building, 1050 Williams St., Rockwall 75087. R. Sam Torn ’70, Chairman of the 12th Man Foundation, will be the Muster speaker. A catered dinner will be served and a traditional […]
ROWLETT, TX (April 9, 2014) The Rowlett Animal Shelter has reached capacity, and in an effort to find homes for as many pets as possible, reduced adoption fees of $25 will be offered on all dogs. In addition, the the Animal Hospital of Rowlett will host a large adoption event this Saturday, April 12. Available dogs: http://tinyurl.com/p243her These […]
Leadercast event broadcast live from Atlanta at Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Utley Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Leadercast® at Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center, Utley Middle School, 1201 T.L. Townsend in Rockwall on May 9, 2014. The Leadercast event is broadcast LIVE from […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 9, 2014) Rockwall High School recently hosted the Corporal Fox 3v3 Basketball Tournament, benefiting Homes for Our Troops. The event raised more than $2,000, which will help fund construction of a home being built in McLendon-Chisholm for severely wounded veteran Marine Corporal Michael Fox. After attending a groundbreaking ceremony for the home, Rockwall […]
Rockwall Chamber looks ahead to Leadercast ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2014) The Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo celebrated its 21st anniversary on April 3rd, showcasing a wide variety of Rockwall’s best restaurants and businesses. The 2014 event was presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Lake Pointe Medical Center. Like […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 8, 2014) Save the date for Rockwall’s Country Fair, presented by Rockwall Soroptimist with support from the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Rockwall Technology Park, 2610 Observation Trail. Enjoy a Chili Cook Off, bluegrass music, silent and live auctions, Diamond Dig, dancing cloggers, Cow Patty […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 7, 2014) The Rockwall Aquatic Center of Excellence sent a record number of swimmers to the Texas Age Group Swim Championships in San Antonio March 6-9. RACE placed 14th overall in total points. The girls placed 11th overall, which is the highest the club has ever placed. RACE had 2 Gold Medal […]