The President’s Pen (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Rockwall County is home to six cities, small to large, each with its own unique flavor and outstanding characteristics. A recent survey published by Forbes Magazine identifies Rockwall County as one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. Our local business climate is flourishing from […]
Economic Development Insight (ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is celebrating 20 years of bolstering the development, expansion and relocation of new and existing businesses to Rockwall. In an effort to recognize and congratulate new companies that are coming to town and existing enterprises that are expanding, the Rockwall Economic […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt’s motion to approve his proposed citywide restroom ordinance – which called for the regulation of restrooms through birth sex identification – failed to pass during the Rockwall city council meeting on Monday, May 2 held at Rockwall City Hall (385 S Goliad St). The meeting […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) Representatives from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County presented Zanata with a plaque yesterday to show appreciation for the restaurant preparing holiday meals for the elderly and homebound in our community for the past five years! Pictured from left are MOWSS Board of Director members Judge David […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 3, 2016) New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced yesterday by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall […]
STORM WARRIORS (ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) No one should ever lose their life because of a tornado; at least that’s the firm belief of the Fords, a North Texas family of storm chasers known as the Storm Warriors. Bill Ford, his wife Danielle, daughter Cori, son Noah and veteran storm chasers Mike Casey […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 2, 2016) Brennen, our 17 year old, scrambles through the house gathering cleaning supplies. “Can I borrow a vehicle? I have a boat to scrub.” He’s only got a small window of time before lacrosse practice. A traffic ticket looms and he doesn’t want to miss practice again to work up […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) Hi, my name is Nona. I am a feral cat. I am not up for adoption. Instead, I will be going to a warehouse or barn to live. I arrived at the Rowlett Animal Shelter in a live trap. Boy was I scared. You see, I prefer not to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) Congratulations to the 2016-2107 Stingerette Officer line! CAPTAIN Cameron Ballenger FIRST LIEUTENANT Sarah Schatz LIEUTENANT Kaley Kuykendall LIEUTENANT Katie CdeBaca LIEUTENANT Tatum Graham LIEUTENANT Summer Marchette LIEUTENANT Brooke Peterson Submitted by Rhonda Franks. Your #1 source for positive hometown stories, entertainment and events. Our print edition is delivered free […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 2, 2016) The first thing you notice about Phoebe is the cute patch around her eye. Equally adorable are her speckles, especially those on her tummy. She spends her time playing, giving puppy kisses and sleeping. Phoebe is being fostered in a multi-pet household. She loves everyone and everything. Phoebe has […]