Q&A with new Helping Hands President Jon Bailey

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently named Jon Bailey as its new President & CEO to serve in the place of Margo Nielsen, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the organization. A lifelong Rockwall resident, Jon currently serves on the Rockwall Chamber Board of Directors as well as […]

Rockwall Chamber honors top businesses at Annual Awards Banquet

Can we get a Yee-Haw?! ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) All manner of western wear, fun photo ops, appetizing steak dinners, country tunes and some crazy dance moves made the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Annual Awards and Partner Appreciation Banquet a night to remember. More than 300 guests were in attendance Tuesday night, […]

Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series continues March 13

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission recently announced the schedule for the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2015. The Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series (formerly called Brown Bag Lecture Series) presents programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at the historic […]

Rockwall Newcomers to meet Feb 12

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) The Rockwall Newcomers & Friends Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. After a brief program, a delicious lunch will be served. The Rockwall Newcomers welcome others to join them for this meeting and to become part of this […]

Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board Election

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2014) The 2015 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 9. Three year terms up for election are Place 1 presently held by Chris Cuny, Place 2 presently held by Russ Childers, Place 3 presently held by Linda Mitchell Duran. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours […]

Magical night celebrates retiring Helping Hands Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]

Hilton presents donation to Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) James Montgomery, General Manager of the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, and Sandra Raider, Director of Human Resources for the Hilton, recently presented Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, with a $1,500 donation. The donation came from the proceeds of the Hilton’s Thanksgiving Day […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent entry deadline extended

Rockwall’s Got Talent entry deadline extended

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) For the sixth year in a row, Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Rockwall’s Got Talent, a community-wide talent show that puts the fun in fundraising by drawing a variety of performers from across the Metroplex competing for cash prizes. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community […]

Leadership Rockwall begins renovation project benefiting area senior citizens

Building for the Future ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) The Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County headquarters are about to receive some much-needed renovations, thanks to the Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015. The goal is to raise $30,000 to refurbish the MOWSS offices by April, and save the charity an estimated $90,000 over […]

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