(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Susan Schulter, at Springer Elementary, conducted a fabulous fourth grade holiday show, “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders,” starring Elfis, Tator Swift, Smiley Cyrus, Nikki Mirage, Chuck “The Very Merry” Berry, Billy “The First” Joel, Ringo “At the Top of the Tree” Starr, along with hosts Ryan Sequins, Tina Tinsel Turner, and Joy […]
Informational session 6pm Saturday, Dec. 19 (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) On January 1, 2016, open carry will become law in the State of Texas. How will the public react to seeing firearms openly carried? If citizens call 911, how will the Police Department handle these types of calls? The CARGO Group and the City […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, Dec. 15, 2015) When word of a future children’s advocacy center in Rockwall began to spread throughout the community, local businesses, organizations and individuals didn’t hesitate to show just how big of a heart Rockwall has for those in need. Many donated their time, money and materials to renovate the building owned by the […]
Community leaders see advantage to growing local workforce (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) With the new College & Career Academy in the early planning stages, local community leaders see the project as a sign the community is at the forefront of developing a local, quality workforce. At the same time, the Academy will help […]
Chocolate? Check! Mint? Check! Walnuts? Check! (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Many around the Rockwall area know Vicki Hoarty as a professional artist and former art curator at the Hilton. But Vicki went back to school to earn a degree in the culinary arts field to become a chef, baker, blogger, and instructor of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) Say hi to River! He is a two-year-old, 12 poundMiniature Poodle mix. He ended up in the shelter with badly matted hair so it had to be shaved down to make him more comfortable. River is a sweet little guy, gets along with other dogs and doesn’t mind the cats […]
A big crowd of city officials, police officers, firefighters, military personnel and local residents came out to welcome the Snowball Express into Rockwall as it escorted over 400 family members of fallen military heroes to have a fun-filled time at Shenaniganz-Rockwall on Monday, Dec. 14. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders led the Snowball Express […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion. With the creation of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) For most of us, a trip to the operating room usually ends with us waking up in a hospital bed with no memory of what occurred. Rarely do we get to witness an actual surgery, or even know what goes on in the OR. But for 32 sixth and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is honored to recognize Whitmore Manufacturing and Special Products & Manufacturing for collecting 586 blankets and pillows for The Salvation Army of Hunt County, which also serves Rockwall residents. “Both Whitmore and SPM have a well-established environment within their organizations that promotes a strong […]