Rockwall Chamber welcomes OMNI Audio Video

(ROCKWALL-March 24, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming OMNI Audio Video. OMNI Audio Video, located at 216 Ranch Trail in Rockwall, designs and custom installs state-of-the-art home theater and whole house music systems to satisfy even the most discriminating taste, providing a lifetime of sound entertainment. They […]

Friday Study Club meets ‘Bad Girls of the Revolution’

(ROCKWALL-March 24, 2013) Friday Study Club, Rockwall’s oldest women’s club, organized in 1919, met recently at the home of June Frawley. The program was presented by Bill Covington, covering the topic of “Bad Girls of the Revolution.” Covington detailed documented accounts of several women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the battles against […]

Heath student selected to perform with ‘President’s Own’ U.S. Marine Corps Band

(ROCKWALL ISD-March 24, 2013) Spencer Sosnowski, Rockwall Heath High School senior band member, was one of two students recently selected from hundreds of entries  across the US, to perform with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band in Washington, D.C. The annual United States Marine Corps Band Concerto Competition is open to high school students […]

Rockwall Culinary Arts Teams win big at State

Rockwall Culinary Arts Teams win big at State

(ROCKWALL ISD-March 23, 2013) Two of Rockwall High School’s Culinary Arts teams recently competed in state competition.  The Restaurant Management Team took home 1st place. This team will represent Texas in Baltimore, Maryland in April for the National ProStart Restaurant Management Competition. The team received a total of over $100,000 in scholarships to various Hospitality and Culinary Arts […]

Hunting for Easter

There is no Easter bunny. I lowered my head in disappointment and embarrassment. An older playmate had just informed five-year-old me that Santa, the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny were mere deceptions. I had to grow up. At least God remained safe. I held on to religious traditions: words, music, prayers and the atmosphere […]

City Bank to award $50,000 to local nonprofits

City Bank to award $50,000 to local nonprofits

Voting begins Friday, March 29 at citybankonline.com (March 21, 2013) For the first year, Rockwall and Forney residents can help their favorite charity secure up to $10,000 by participating in the Community Rewards program sponsored by City Bank Texas. City Bank will award a total of $50,000 to 10 local nonprofits—5 winners in each community—to assist them […]

Royse City Chamber welcomes Janice Salvey, DR Horton

(ROYSE CITY-March 21, 2013) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome Janice Salvey with D.R. Horton to its membership. After 30 years of business, and being named the largest homebuilder in the United States, D.R. Horton still demonstrates its leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship, and responsiveness to the […]

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary recognizes Student of Honor

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) On Thursday, March 21, the Rockwall Rotary recognized Madeline Conselman as the Student of the Honor for the month of March. Presenting Madeline with award is Williams Middle School Principal Billy Pringle.  Madeline is the daughter of Rotary President Frank Conselman. She was honored for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Photo by Greg […]

Easter Sunday Brunch at Mistra

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) The decision about where to enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch with friends and family just got easier! Mistra at The Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, situated on the shores of the beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard at The Harbor in Rockwall, has a special menu and two convenient seating times available. Click the image above for […]