Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Bella’s House

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) Celebrate the season in style with a wide selection of ladies’ apparel and distinctive holiday décor from Bella’s House. With collectibles like Mark Roberts Santa Fairies and Christopher Radko glass ornaments, Bella’s House will help put the merry in your Christmas! You’ll discover home fragrances, bath and body products and some unexpected […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Texas Traditions

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014)  Texas Traditions offers the convenience, charm and friendly, old-fashioned service you’d expect from a business that’s made its home on Rockwall’sHistoric Downtown Square since 1980. From office supplies to gifts that celebrate life’s special occasions, you’ll discover a wide selection of collegiate memorabilia, Texas souvenirs and accents for your home […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Simply Kate

Kaitlin Waller and Dorothy Michelle Spradlin welcome everyone to their new Simply Kate Boutique at 210 E. Rusk St., where you’ll find handmade custom jewelry, women’s clothing and accessories, home décor, bath essentials, shabby chic furniture and other unique gifts. “We are simply blessed to have this opportunity to be part of the Rockwall community. […]

Doing Business Right: Successful restaurant owner says ‘never lose hunger or humility’

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) It was a leap of faith, but this wasn’t the first time he stepped off the edge and trusted God to hold him up. Samee Dowlatshahi was just 15 when he, his mother and his six-year-old brother emigrated from Iran. It was 1982 – the height of the war between […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Respect for one another led us in right direction

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) As I enter the last weeks as mayor of this great city, I want to thank residents for their trust and support and to thank City Council and city staff for their efforts in working together to make Rockwall the best hometown in Texas. I can say will all honesty […]

JER Chilton YMCA ribbon cutting a ‘legacy event’ for the community

ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 25, 2014) A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Nov. 20 marked the completion of Phase I renovations and the official opening of the newly expanded JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Larry Parks, longtime member of the JER Chilton YMCA Board of Management and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, described the occasion […]

WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive kicks off at Dick’s Last Resort

(DALLAS– Nov. 24, 2014) Country music legend Randy Travis was at Dick’s Last Resort in Dallas Nov. 20, where his autographed guitar auctioned for $4,500 during the WFAA-Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive Kick-Off Party. WFAA’s Pete Delkus also made an appearance at the charity event which raised more than $6,000 and collected about 180 […]

Heath Hair in Rockwall Chamber Partner Spotlight

ROCKWALL – November 23, 2014 The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce spotlights Chamber Partners that have remarkable testimonials to share about their membership experience. These businesses and community organizations demonstrate and communicate the value of partnering with the Chamber, creating an environment where individual companies and the local business community as a whole can flourish and prosper. The Rockwall Chamber […]

Rockwall Urgent Care hosts toy drive benefiting Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) Though it’s hard to believe considering the overall affluence of the Lake Ray Hubbard communities, some children in the area might go without much in the way of Christmas gifts. That’s the case for nearly 200 kids who frequent the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County. To address this […]

‘It’s not a store. It’s a story.’

Hallie B in downtown Rockwall encourages patrons to ‘Shop Local, Think Global’ ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) A colorfully painted sign reading H. B. Shack stands out in the unassuming little yard off North Goliad Street, directly across from the Life House coffee shop. A quaint wooden swing hangs from ropes off the tree. The […]