Texas Health Rockwall Announces Major Expansion

Texas Health Rockwall Announces Major Expansion

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Texas Health Rockwall, a joint venture hospital between Texas Health Resources and area physicians, announced detailed plans for a multi-million dollar expansion of the Rockwall facility. The final plans were approved by the Texas Health Resources Board of Trustees on Monday, February 25.  Commenting on the decision, Rey Bosita, MD, […]

City of Rockwall 4th of July Parade Applications Available

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Is your business, organization, club, or group interested in participating in this year’s 4th of July parade? The Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department will host the parade on Thursday, July 4. The parade route will be the same as the Christmas parade.  Check out some of the details here and […]

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

State of the Cities: Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2019) At its partnership luncheon on Feb. 20, Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed State of the City addresses from the mayors of Rockwall, Heath, Fate and McLendon-Chisholm. Here are some highlights from each of the mayors’ presentations. City of Rockwall In his State of the City presentation, Mayor Jim Pruitt […]

Empower 7: Rockwall’s Newest Non Profit Organization

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Embrace. Mitigate. Practice. Own. Witness. Encourage. Reach. These are the words that make up the name of the newest non-profit to the Rockwall area. “Empower 7” just obtained their 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit status this week and President Melanie Cobb is beyond thrilled.  “In North Texas, there is an overwhelming shortage […]

Dallas Christian School Announces First Responder & Active Military Tuition Assistance Program

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Dallas Christian School, a private Christian School in Mesquite with more than half of its students from the Rockwall/Heath area, is introducing a new tuition assistance program for first responders and active military. “We are very blessed in our local city of Mequite to receive tremendous attention and support from […]

Rockwall ISD Students Excel at FCCLA/Skills Competition in Waco

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Rockwall ISD students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently competed at the FCCLA/Skills Competition in Waco where they brought home many awards from multiple subject areas.  Fashion Design FCCLA Fashion Design Construction Occupational Category First place – Kennedy Leath FCCLA Fashion Design Construction Senior Category First […]

Rockwall Businesses, Restaurants Prepare to Paint the Town Blue

Rockwall Businesses, Restaurants Prepare to Paint the Town Blue

(ROCKWALL, TX- Feb. 28, 2019) In anticipation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge to raise awareness and prevent child abuse by encouraging the community to #GoBlueForKids. Look for local restaurants, retailers, neighbors, and even this newspaper to “go blue” with special offers […]

March for Meals in Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 28, 2019) Meals on Wheel Senior Services of Rockwall County will participate in the 17th annual March for Meals – a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain health and independent at home. The Meals on Wheels celebration will include […]

A Look Inside the Lyons’ Den

A Look Inside the Lyons’ Den

(ROCKWALL, TX, — February 27, 2019) Holly and Johnny Lyons of Lyons Air Conditioning and Heating have poured their passion into giving back to their beloved community of Rockwall – the place they’ve called home for the past 13 years. You might even say that the call to help others runs in their blood. “We’ve […]