This Valentine’s, Share the Love with Ella

This Valentine’s, Share the Love with Ella

(February 11, 2013) When Ella Turner of Rockwall learned about The American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart, she knew exactly what she wanted to do – help kids with sick hearts in memory of her little sister, Colby. The Flower-Box announces its Share The Love 2013 beneficiary As floral designers, employers at The Flower-Box in Rockwall […]

Main Street receives recognition for downtown progress

Facade grants will allow merchants to revitalize exterior of their buildings (ROCKWALL-February 10, 2013) The City of Rockwall received its third annual national recognition for its successful progress in Downtown Rockwall as a designated Main Street community. The announcement was made by the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Main Street Program at their recent annual gathering of […]

Hawaiian Falls Team Splash auditions begin March 2

(February 8, 2013) Hawaiian Falls will hold auditions starting March 2 to hire Team Splash members for all five of its Texas waterparks. “If you’re 16 or older, outgoing, sing and dance, and were born to be the center of attention, we’d love to meet you,” said Susan Kruizinga, Programming & Events Manager at Hawaiian Falls. […]

Rowlett Chamber to host annual ‘Progress in Motion’ Awards Banquet

(ROWLETT-February 10, 2103) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th Annual “Progress in Motion” Awards Banquet Thursday, March 7 at the Hyatt Place Dallas/Garland, 5101 George Bush Freeway in Garland, 75040. Come be a part of the excitement and help celebrate the accomplishments of the local business community and recognize their contributions to […]

Lake Pointe earns award for helping uninsured women fight breast cancer

(ROWLETT-February 10, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center, based in Rowlett, recently received the 2013 Founders Award from The Bridge Breast Network for its efforts in helping uninsured women fight breast cancer. The two major criteria used to select the finalists and winner include, the number of clients served and the amount of services donated within the year. […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes Smith Dunn & Co, tax/bookkeeping services

(ROWLETT-February 7, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Smith Dunn & Co. with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 7. Smith Dunn & Co. / Their Values …  Professionalism By combining their expertise, experience and the energy of their staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention.. Their high standards, service […]

Mayor Sweet, City Manager reflect on city’s Chamber Partner of the Year Award

(ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the 2012 Chamber Partner of the Year Award by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. “We are extremely honored to receive this award,” said Mayor David Sweet. “Our staff and elected officials share the belief that we are all partners in the continuing development […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall offers diabetes classes, health screenings

Hospital earns accreditation for its diabetes education program, partners with Helping Hands and other organizations to provide services (ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce that its diabetes education program was recently accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This program provides residents in and around Rockwall County increased […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lone Star Surgery Vein Center

(ROCKWALL-February 6, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony January 24 for Lone Star Surgery Vein Center, located at 810 East Ralph Hall Parkway, Suite 140 in Rockwall (behind Kirkland’s and Half Price Books). Lone Star Surgery Vein Center specializes in radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins.  Do you or someone you […]

Payless, Boys & Girls Club team up to help kids put their best SHOE forward

(ROCKWALL-February 5, 2013) Thanks to a generous grant awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County from the Payless Shoe Foundation, 150 kids under the age of 18 received a brand new pair of shoes over the past three Saturdays. Club members, siblings of Club members and several foster families were treated to a […]