Rockwall Chamber participates in Texas Chamber of Commerce Week, Oct 20-24

ROCKWALL, TX (October 9, 2014) During the week of October 20-24 communities across the state of Texas will recognize Chamber of Commerce Week. This week is a time set aside to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of chambers of commerce and the communities they represent. The proclamation of the week issued by Governor Rick […]

Rockwall YMCA ribbon cutting celebration Nov 20

JER Chilton YMCA prepares to introduce newly renovated, flagship facility ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is just weeks away from opening the doors to its greatly-expanded and newly-remodeled facility at 1210N. Goliad. The YMCA will hold a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 to celebrate the grand […]

Christian Brothers Automotive & Lake Pointe Church offer free oil changes for single moms

ROCKWALL,TX. (October 8, 2014) Christian Brothers Automotive of Rockwall has partnered with Lake Pointe Church to perform free oil changes for single mothers throughout the area. The announcement is part of the company’s goodwill service initiative and single mother’s throughout the area to have their vehicles serviced free of charge. Appointments were scheduled in advance […]

Rockwall City Council appoints Youth Advisory Council

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) The Rockwall City Council recently voted to reappoint five existing members and seven new members to the City’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Advisory Council is to provide participation by local youth in municipal government. The YAC takes initiatives directed toward effective change that benefits local […]

Country artist, nightclub welcome visually impaired ‘Back to the Honky Tonks’

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Dallas-born singer/songwriter Deryl Dodd is best known for country hits like “Tony Lama Boots,” “Friends Don’t Drive Friends,” and “Back to the Honky Tonks.” But Dodd is more than a popular musician; he is an advocate for people with disabilities. Dodd has performed benefit concerts for children with Eagle-Barrett syndrome, […]

Former Secret Service agent, 9/11 survivor draws on life experiences to help others

Former Secret Service agent, 9/11 survivor draws on life experiences to help others

SHE CAN SHOOT ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Business owner Samantha Horwitz of Rockwall is far from your average woman; she’s been a United States Secret Service agent, spent 13 years in the male-dominated field of law enforcement and is well-versed in self-defense. And she can shoot. As president of the Dallas/Ft.Worth chapter of SHE […]

Safe Routes to School projects nears completion

Handicap ramps to be added along trails HEATH, TX (October 7, 2014) The City of Heath’s Safe Routes to School project, funded through the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and a grant from the Texas Transportation Commission, is almost finished. The remaining work involves modifying handicap ramps along the Horizon Drive segment of the trails to […]

Diagnostic Sleep Center opens in Rockwall

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall expands healthcare offerings by adding a sleep center in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL,TX(October 6, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces the opening of their new sleep center on October 1, 2014. Sleep Specialties of Rockwall, located at2265 North Lakeshore Drivenext door to the North Rockwall ER, provides two sleep rooms […]

TOLL ROAD UPDATE: Information sessions cancelled to update materials

(October 6, 2014) — Texas Turnpike Corporation today cancelled the last in its series of information sessions to update and enhance its maps and other materials that illustrate possible alignments for the proposed Northeast Gateway. “We thank everyone for their participation in the Northeast Gateway environmental study process. Over the last two weeks we have […]