(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2017) The Rockwall Community Playhouse’s next production of the season is a play called Pillow Talk, and last weekend they held auditions for it. So I decided to go out for one of the lead roles. Not the lead role, mind, but one of the main characters in the show. […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 7, 2017) Yesterday, the Texas House of Representatives approved the House budget and supplemental budget for the next two years. The House has exercised leadership in crafting a conservative, responsible budget that spends $106.8 billion in available revenue. Despite revenue challenges, and very significant population and inflation growth, the House biennium […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours event March 30 to make an important announcement to its members and the entire business community – the Chamber has earned Four Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious designation means that Rockwall Chamber has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) The Rockwall Youth Fair, being held this weekend April 7-8 at the Rockwall ISD Ag Science Center, will be dedicated to Odis Lowe who passed away Nov. 4th. Lowe was an icon of the local and state agricultural community. He was passionate about educating youth on the importance of […]
UPDATE: (ROYSE CITY, TX — April 7, 2017) Artisan Masonry is continuing their work on the Historic Calaboose in Royse City. On Tuesday, April 11 at 10:30 a foundation company will attempt to jack up and leveled the jail for further work. Critical items to be done in the near future include: -Removing the railroad […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) Some groovy tunes performed by the Rockwall High School Walk the Line A Cappella Choir and an engaging talk by master motivational speaker Delatorro McNeal II were the highlights of the Rockwall Chamber Quarterly Partnership Breakfast on Thursday, April 6. Presented by Star Transit, the breakfast event saw folks […]
(ROWLETT, TX — April 6, 2017) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held its 38th Annual Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Garland. The Community Awards Banquet is the premier event that brings the whole of Rowlett Leaders together to celebrate Rowlett. Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Eva Hummel of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) Bill Patterson, 96, and Adelle Luhn, 97, were crowned King and Queen of the Waltz Across Texas-themed Senior Prom held Tuesday at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in #Rockwall. Rockwall High students joined the residents to dance and dine as singer Paul Anderson performed classic tunes. Julie Claudio serves as […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 5, 2017) On March 4, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) honored the members of the graduating class of 2017 for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. Highlights of the celebratory formal event, which […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) The Rockwall High School A Cappella Group, Walk the Line, won the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) semi-final competition at Marcus HS. They are now recognized as one of the (Top 8) A Cappella Groups in the nation. “These kids were truly outstanding,” said Rockwall High School Choir […]