Embracing the fun challenge of my first leading role

Embracing the fun challenge of my first leading role

(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. […]

Texas House of Representatives approves fiscally responsible and transparent budget

(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 Chamber earns prestigious Four Star Accreditation

(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 Youth Fair to honor its founding father, Odis Lowe

(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 […]

Chamber welcomes RHS a cappella group, motivational speaker at partnership breakfast

Chamber welcomes RHS a cappella group, motivational speaker at partnership breakfast

(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 Chamber honors community leaders at annual Awards Banquet

Rowlett Chamber honors community leaders at annual Awards Banquet

(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 […]

Residents Waltz Across Texas at Liberty Heights Senior Prom

Residents Waltz Across Texas at Liberty Heights Senior Prom

(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 […]

Lone Star Chapter of the National Charity League honors its graduates

Lone Star Chapter of the National Charity League honors its graduates

(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 High’s A Cappella Group, Walk the Line, Advances to Finals in New York

(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 […]