ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year. Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2015) The Rockwall County Democratic Party will host Jon Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of Rockwall County Helping Hands, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall. Bailey will be addressing the many ways that Helping Hands provides services to the people of Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2015) Honda Cars of Rockwall welcomed Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce members as well as other guests during the Rockwall Chamber Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 2. Folks were invited to come meet the friendly staff of Honda Cars of Rockwall, take a look around its facility and […]
(HEATH, TX – July 5, 2015) It was pure red, white and blue Americana in the City of Heath as the community celebrated July 4 with the annual hometown parade and a new patriotic program in the park afterwards. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented the parade awards and honored attending veterans; U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe led the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2015) Premier, Inc. has recognized Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall as a finalist for the QUEST® Award for High-value Healthcare in providing outstanding patient care. Nationally, out of over 300 hospitals considered for the award, Texas Health Rockwall was one of seven to be named a finalist. To be recognized […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine. Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces. I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]
Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands. For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2015) As part of their Annual Campaign, Rockwall County Helping Hands spiced things up with a “Paint with a Purpose” fundraiser on June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Thanks to the generous support of the local community, an astounding $1,145 was raised for the nonprofit agency to help neighbors […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Texas State Senator Bob Hall and Representative Scott Turner as keynote speakers during its monthly Partnership Luncheon on Wednesday, July 15 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Hall and Turner will discuss the 84th Legislative Session, providing important updates with respect […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 19, 2015) Earlier this year, Rockwall County began the process of developing its first countywide Open Space Master Plan (OSMP). A previous 2008 study outlined three primary goals that the master plan effort is addressing: Preserve quality storm water corridors (including creeks, channels, flood plains, tributaries and easements). Protect/establish corridors […]