Rockwall Health Center celebrates with ribbon cutting

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2016)  The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Rockwall Health Center, located at 2880 Ridge Road in Rockwall, Rockwall Health Center is locally owned and operated by Dr. Sean Jamalabadi, a chiropractor with 15 years experience in using natural and clinical treatments in the […]

Developer approaches City of Rockwall with affordable, multi-family housing plan

No action taken yet, but City Council may consider agenda item at next meeting. (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall City Council held a work session last night before their regular meeting, where Dan Allgeier, Senior Vice President of NuRock Companies, presented his company’s plan for affordable housing and tax credits. The Council […]

John Hohenshelt to file for Rockwall City Council, Place 2

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) Rockwall County resident John Hohenshelt will run for Place 2 on the Rockwall City Council in the upcoming May 7 election.  John Hohenshelt was first appointed to Place 2 in December 2014 by the City Council and ran for election in May 2015.  Hohenshelt has served for a little […]

Rockwall County Judge David Sweet addresses Kiwanis Club with ‘State of the County’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2016) The Rockwall Kiwanis Club welcomed Rockwall County Judge David Sweet, former Mayor, who presented a “State of the County” address at their recent meeting. Sweet’s presentation explained how Rockwall County government operates, its various services, fiscal health and responsibilities, and predictions of future growth over the next 10 years. […]

Local gun shop offers unique service for tornado victims

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) With many businesses and individuals throughout the community pitching in to aid those affected by the Dec. 26 tornado, Rockwall Shooters Supply looks to help out in perhaps an overlooked aspect of the tornado relief effort: firearms repair. For individuals whose firearms may have suffered damage during the tornado, […]

Rock Ridge celebrates its Art-iversary with residents’ paintings

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care recognized the artistic works of its talented residents as it welcomed the Mayor, city council and community members during its second year “Art-iversary” celebration on Thursday, Jan. 14. Rock Ridge – located at 720 Ralph Hall Parkway – honored resident and artist […]

Medicare Fraud Prevention Program open to all at First Christian Church Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) An informative program on Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Prevention will be presented for all interested parties at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 at First Christian Church Rockwall. The presenter is Mike Shipley, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Advocate through the North Central Texas Agency on Aging.  Among other things, Mr. Shipley will show […]

FFA receives Grand Champion Award

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 19, 2016) This weekend the Rockwall FFA Ag Mechanics Team received Grand Champion for their 36 foot Lowboy Trailer. They received first out of the 350 projects that were entered into the competition.  It took over 800 hours for the students to complete the trailer and get it to the competition. Students […]

Meet Austin, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2016) Meet Austin! He somehow lost two toes and broke his rear leg on his adventures. Both injuries are weeks old and can’t be repaired. To ensure the leg will not cause him any further pain or injury, he will have it amputated soon. Austin is a happy little guy, […]