Rockwall City Council establishes Airport Advisory Board

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2016) The Rockwall City Council has approved the formation of an Airport Advisory Board for the Ralph M. Hall / Rockwall Municipal Airport in January 2016. The Airport Advisory Board will consist of seven members, all of whom must be resident citizens and qualified voters of the city, in accordance […]

Rush Creek Yacht Club presents Chilton Award, announces Junior Flag Officers

(ROCKWAL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) Rush Creek Yacht Club recently announced its 2016 Junior Flag Officers, and recognized the recipient of the prestigious Chilton Award. The junior flag officers duties are to encourage junior involvement in sailing, racing and general social activities, and assist in adult club functions. The 2016 Junior Flag Officers are: […]

Local businesses, partners honored at Rockwall Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX– Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall area businesses and honored guests were recognized Tuesday evening during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce “Can I Get a Yee Haw!” 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet, presented by Cavender’s Boot City. A record 450 attendees enjoyed steak dinners, desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate with […]

Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court honors Employee of the Quarter

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 27, 2016)  Damita Sangermano from The District Attorney’s Office was recognized as Employee of the Quarter during the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court meeting Tuesday morning. “Damita is a great asset for Rockwall County and Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper has done an excellent job of selecting well qualified people and […]

Fulton students chosen for National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence

Fulton students chosen for National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) The Fulton School students Corley Caldera and Merritt Mitchell were recently selected to represent their school and the State of Texas as Delegates at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders on June 25-27, 2016 in Boston, MA. Caldera and Mitchell were recognized for their outstanding academic record, leadership potential […]

Democratic Caucus and County Convention March 19

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Rockwall Democrats, make your voice heard!  Democratic Primary Election is upcoming with early voting beginning on February 16 and election day on March 1.  The Democratic Caucus and County Convention will be held on March 19 at  Cain Middle School; 9-10 a.m. registration and 10 a.m.  call to order. […]

Rockwall County honors CERT volunteers for relief efforts

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Members of the EastTex Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were recognized during the Rockwall County Commissioners Court meeting this morning, Jan. 26, for their efforts in assisting the City of Rowlett and those communities which were affected by the devastating Dec. 26 tornado. Rockwall County Emergency Management […]

Women in Need receives over $5,000 from ‘Mommy & Me’ portrait event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) Legend Salon and Sarah Duckworth Photography in Rockwall raised $5,075 with their 2nd Annual Mom and Me Portrait Fundraiser benefitting Women In Need (WIN), nearly doubling the amount they were able to raise during 2014’s fundraising event. Legend Salon Owner Kim Rzeszutko and Sarah Duckworth, owner of Sarah Duckworth […]

Hilton to donate 100% of guest room revenues on Jan. 29 to Rowlett Tornado Relief Fund

(ROCKWALL,TX – Jan. 26, 2016) On Dec. 25, 2015 the neighboring community of Rowlett was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado leaving 1,100 homes uninhabitable and many businesses affected. Two Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront team members and several other Rowlett residents were affected and left without power for multiple days. Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was fortunate enough […]