(ROCKWALL, TX — Feb. 28, 2017) When he was a young boy growing up in Arkansas, WWII Army veteran Sgt. Nick Nichols was asked what he wanted to do when he grew up. His answer was, “Live to be 100!” Sgt. Nick, now of Plano, Texas, will have done just that on March 20th when […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2017) Oscar “Captain Bud” Rager passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the age of 62. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 PM at the Lakeside Village Community Center in Rockwall, TX. As many of you know through […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2017) Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne, age 83 of Rockwall, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2017. She was born on October 10, 1933 ,in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Bertha (Reitzes) Grischy. After raising their family in Columbus, Ohio, Joanne and her husband moved to Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Chamber is proud to announce its Dec 2016 Ambassador Of The Month, Melody Hail. Melody started her career with Helping Hands over 7 years ago as Development Director. She brought to the agency her love of serving locally with over 20 years of experience in non-profit organizations. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 7, 2016) Robert Woodrow “Woody” Barnes passed away on Monday, September 5 at the age of 71 years old. He now is able to rest in the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. His memorial will be held Friday, September 9 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Rockwall, Texas. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 1, 2016) Angel Campers and their families gathered for dinner and dancing at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall gymnasium Saturday, July 30 to celebrate the end of another very special summer day camp. The banquet included music by DJ Julie Mac of KSCS, dinner and dessert by Dodie’s Cajun Diner […]
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(ROCKWALL, TX – June 13, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Kyle Peterson as its Ambassador of the Month for May 2016. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged. Ambassadors are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate […]
(ROWLETT, TX — June 7, 2016) Local attorney of the year Victoria G. Warner has been sworn in and admitted to The United States Supreme Court Bar. Victoria is a family law attorney serving Rockwall, Dallas, Collin, Hunt, Kaufman and Denton Counties with more than 20 years of experience. Her passion for the law has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 31, 2016) HCA’s Board of Trustees selected local RISD principal, Dr. Brad Helmer, as the school’s new headmaster this past month. Dr. Helmer is a Rockwall native who currently serves as the principal of Springer Elementary School. Previous to that, he held assistant principal positions at both Utley Middle School as […]