ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Some memories stand out within the annals of holidays past—for better or worse reasons. I recall my first Thanksgiving holiday away from home due to threatening weather. My college friend and housemate, Rhonda, could not drive the distance to join her family either, so we hatched a plan for our […]
HEATH, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) The Heath Holiday Home Tour is back to kick off the 2021 Holiday season. The tour will showcase six fabulous Heath homes decked out for the holidays. This year welcomes the addition of a Candlelight Tour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, followed by the traditional daytime tour […]
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has graduated from […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2021 — On Veterans Day, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab celebrated all of its residents who are veterans with a special pinning ceremony led by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet. Sweet fastened an honorary American flag pin to each resident veteran in attendance, as Highland Meadows staff joined him in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) The local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a live outdoor nativity on Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th from 6-9pm each night. The event will be held at 6819 South FM 549 in Rockwall. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) The Terry Fisher Fisher American Legion Post 117 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Thursday morning at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad. The Rockwall Police Department Color Guard will present the flag. Trumpeter Abraham Smith of Rockwall High School will play “The Star-Spangled […]
Season of giving kicks off benefiting local nonprofits and organizations Park Place Dealerships to Give Away $100,000 Before the End of 2021; Applications Due by November 30 ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) – With many non-profits struggling going into the holiday season, a new initiative from Park Place Dealerships provides local organizations an opportunity to apply […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) – The Rockwall Police Department is requesting assistance from the public locating a felony suspect. 23-year old Jamar Thomas Sayvionne of Dallas, TX is wanted in connection with an Aggravated Robbery that occurred in the 1300 Block of Ridge Road on October 25th, 2021. Sayvionne has an active warrant for his […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2021) Rockwall High School’s Interact Club will host a Teddy Bear Toy Drive this Saturday, Nov. 13 for kids affected by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. Requested donations included new teddy bears, new toys (please keep in packaging), and new or used books. Drop donations between 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2021) Please join Linda Lyon Elementary School as we celebrate the Season of Giving! Mark your calendars for our 5th Annual Carols and Cocoa for Kids. The event takes place at Linda Lyon Elementary on Tuesday, December 7th from 6-7:30 pm. Drive through our winter wonderland and enjoy the melodies of […]