Meet Daphne, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2016) Daphne is a gentle girl who gets along great with the other dogs in her foster home, loves every human she meets and has an awesome wiggle that goes through her entire body when she’s happy. She enjoys chew toys and car rides and seems to be housebroken. For […]

Great American Award presented to First Assistant, Rockwall County DA’s Office

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 presented their “Great American Award” to Damita Sangermano, First Assistant at the Rockwall County District Attorney’s Office, during their annual awards luncheon.  The award was given to Sangermano for her efforts in helping to create the North Texas Regional Veteran’s Court. “This […]

Rock Wall DAR chapter honors fallen soldiers in national cemeteries, art

Rock Wall DAR chapter honors fallen soldiers in national cemeteries, art

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 14, 2016) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met on Saturday, April 9, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath (1524 Smirl Dr) and hosted guest speaker Becky Marks with the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Additionally, DAR Chapter Regent Mindy Lovell recognized members who received state and national […]

Mudbugs and music help raise ‘crawfish cash’ for Rockwall YMCA’s Angel Camp

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) Dodie’s Cajun Diner served up 2,300 pounds of mudbugs and raised nearly $6,000 for children with special needs during its Crawfish Fest at The Harbor last Sunday. Each year, Dodie’s donates proceeds from the annual festival to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The “crawfish cash” benefits Angel Camp, which […]

Friends of Rockwall Library enjoy Broadway tunes at April meeting

Friends of Rockwall Library enjoy Broadway tunes at April meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 14, 2016) Friends of the Rockwall County Library (FOL) were serenaded with some fabulous Broadway tunes by duo singer and accompanist Linda and Larry Petty during the FOL meeting on Tuesday, April 12. Linda shared her love of books and libraries which led her to Broadway history, taking FOL members on a musical […]

Rockwall area trial attorney has big adventures, small town values

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 14, 2016) Tim Hartley may be well-known throughout the community as a successful trial attorney who continually gives back to his hometown; he’s active in the Rockwall Rotary, serves as Chairman of the Rockwall County Republican Party, and he’s a member of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. But did […]

Royse City Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Fitness Foundation

Royse City Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Fitness Foundation

(ROYSE CITY, TX — April 14, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Fitness Foundation with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 8. Owner Tony Lyons designs customized workout regimes, food management plans, as well as focusing on specific problems (i.e. injuries, obesity, aging, etc.) of clientele. His facility, located at 422 E. I-30, […]

Tips for hiring a reliable roofing contractor

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2016) Storms tend to hit hard in North Texas, and when they do, there are often many opportunists looking to take advantage of people in need of roof repairs. Keep in mind that the State of Texas does not require licensing for roofing contractors. Additionally, insurance is not mandatory. These […]