(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) The SBA’s “CARES ACT” was supposed to be a lifeline for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Yet for many owners, it proved just the opposite. That’s where Lakeside Bank, the oldest and only locally-owned bank in Rockwall County, stepped in to do what some of the nation’s biggest banks wouldn’t. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 8, 2020) Following the closure of schools due to COVID-19, local Sylvan Learning franchise owner Mark Dempsey saw an immediate need for greater online access and virtual learning resources in the community. To help parents who suddenly found themselves teaching their kids for the first time, he decided to bring Sylvan’s […]
(HEATH, TX — May 7, 2020) KK Tunnell, a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School, will be attending TCU and has been selected to be a feature twirler with the marching band! Go Frogs! Submitted by Penny Tunnell. Help us shine the spotlight on senior students who are missing their end-of-high-school experience. Not only are […]
(ROCKWALL-HEATH, TX – May 7, 2020) Alex Crawford is a senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. She is a member of the Infiniti Choir, PALs and President of FCA. She’s known around for her beautiful voice and has enjoyed singing at the Lake Pointe campuses. She has been nominated for the Robert & Cis Hawk Citizenship Award. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 7, 2020) John Burton is a 2020 graduating senior at Rockwall-Heath High School. He also attended Cain Middle School and Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School. He is in the top two percent of his senior class. John played Attack on the Rockwall Varsity Lacrosse team for four years and was on the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2020) Senior Fiona Willbanks has attended Nebbie Williams Elementary, Williams Middle School, and is currently a senior at Rockwall High School. She has loved working with children for the past two years through PALS. Fiona loves spending time with her friends and family. She has also been an active member […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) Save the date and make plans to attend the 3rd Annual Genesis Center Car & Bike Show from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, 2020 at 2004 S. Goliad St., Rockwall, TX in the Hobby Lobby parking lot. The Genesis Center supports women and children in crisis. Registration $20; […]
(Rowlett, Texas – May 6, 2020) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce today announced it has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, an alliance of more than 100 trade associations and business organizations, including the Save Small Business Coalition (SSBC), advocating for a grant-based federal assistance program to power the resilience of American enterprise. Together, the Coalition’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 6, 2020) The Rockwall office of Edward Jones, Kelly D. Connel, in conjunction with the Rockwall Rotary Club, partnered together to deliver “Ray of Sunshine” Baskets to seniors during Mother’s Day week for those living in Rockwall and unable to leave their homes. The baskets, with sleepwear, puzzles, drinking cups, snacks, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2020) Madison Grace Melcher will graduate from Rockwall High School. She served as the senior editor and photographer for the RHS yearbook, Student Council member, Youth Advisory Council, and student leader at “The Shore” youth ministry at Lake Pointe Church. Madison is looking forward to attending Ouachita Baptist University in the […]