Ribbon cutting for Tom Ryan, specializing in lead generation websites

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Tom Ryan – webmaster, affiliate marketer and business coach who specializes in creating lead generation websites for small businesses, providing clients with targeted leads. After reviewing a prospect’s marketing niche, Tom could conclude your niche can be dominated.  If it […]

Student filmmaker creates documentary about fictitious Rockwall resident

Bruce Hayward Lived Here includes cast of local principals, mayor, doctor (ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) “From an early age, I always wanted to tell stories, and movies are the most personal medium for doing so,” Alexander Pyle says enthusiastically.  “A lot of young people say that they want to make movies, but what they really want […]

7 things I learned from my 7 year old about entrepreneurship

7 things I learned from my 7 year old about entrepreneurship

(May 14, 2013) Last summer, my 7 year old decided to become an entrepreneur.  He decided to open his own mobile tattoo parlor.  He carried markers around with him, offering to draw a tattoo on your hand, your arm, or your face.  He drew Star Wars characters and smiley faces and others I wasn’t too […]

Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser to benefit Equest

Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser to benefit Equest

(WYLIE-May 14, 2013) Kick off summer at Equest’s SEA HORSES AND SAND DOLLARS FUNdraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Equest in Wylie. Learn first-hand how Equest uses horses to help children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. Meet champion riders and specially trained therapy horses as you kick back to island […]

Tickets on sale for Tour of Gardens this Saturday

Tickets on sale for Tour of Gardens this Saturday

(ROCKWALL-May 12, 2013) If you’ve ever dreamed of a beautiful, eye-catching flower or vegetable garden for your plot of land; if you’ve ever wondered about which plants to place in sun or shade; if you’ve considered a water feature for your garden; if you’re concerned about bed preparation, soil amendments, or water conservation, or if […]

Newcomers entertained by Rockwall Summer Musicals guests

 (ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends were entertained at their May 9th meeting by representatives of Rockwall Summer Musicals, Barbara Doudt, director and Lucy Ragsdale, 8th grade student at Utley Middle School. Vocal numbers from well-known musical productions were performed and the Newcomers were lead in a sing-a-long.  The Summer Musicals this season […]

Rockwall remembers

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) The May presentation of Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s popular Brown Bag Lecture Series was entitled Rockwall Remembrances and Recollections. LaVern and Charles Falls entertained those attending with pictures and personal accounts of life in Rockwall in the 50’s.  The Falls purchased the Rockwall Ice House and Charles supplied blocks of  ice for […]

Meet Checkers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Checkers, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) Scratch the surface of this adorable, friendly Japanese Chin to discover the heart of a warrior. When Rockwall Pets rescued Checkers from the Dallas animal shelter, his right eye was fully outside its socket. It was the aftermath of a vicious attack when Checkers was ambushed by angry dogs. Dr. Keith Webb at […]

Rockwall County Republican Party’s office moves to new location

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) The Rockwall County Republican Party’s office has moved to 112 Kenway in Rockwall. A Grand Opening  celebration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at that location.   All area Republicans are invited to come for cake, punch and cookies. Submitted by Sheri Nerren, RCRW, VP-Programs. To share your […]

See Rockwall’s mysterious underground rock wall

See Rockwall’s mysterious underground rock wall

(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) In 1851, while trying to dig a water well, three settlers unearthed a mysterious underground rock wall, for which the City of Rockwall was named. Over the years, there has been much debate about whether the formation is natural or man-made. On Saturday, May 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will offer a […]