(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 […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX — May 27, 2016) Teachers face many challenges. They must raise the bar on student performance, all while competing against social, environmental, and outside pressures. A teacher cannot control what comes into their classrooms, so how do they create high-achieving students? They must capture their hearts. And at Royse City ISD our […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—May 26, 2016) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recognized local seniors and volunteers today at the Rockwall County Library at the Older Americans Day Celebration. The 2016 honorees were those who dedicated years to benefiting the community and those who volunteer their time and effort to aid local seniors. Rockwall County […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 14, 2016) Tim Hartley may be well-known throughout the community as a successful trial attorney who continually gives back to his hometown; he’s active in the Rockwall Rotary, serves as Chairman of the Rockwall County Republican Party, and he’s a member of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. But did […]