(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) The American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay for Life, will be held this Saturday, May 2 in Rockwall at Wilkerson Sanders Stadium. The event will be opened at 2pm by Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and the survivor walk at 5:30pm will begin with a speech from Congressman John Ratcliffe. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Back by popular demand, The Levee Singers will perform again at Rest Haven’s Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert and Family Day on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. This year, for the first time, The Reveille Sisters will also perform under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2015) The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will be celebrating their grand opening on May 6, 2015. Join them for lunch from 12-1:30 pm followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. US Congressman John Ratcliffe with be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Michael J. Manley, Music Director/Conductor for the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, is inviting singers from all over the Rockwall area to come sing in a mass choir for “An American Celebration” Concert scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 in the worship center of First Baptist Church of Rockwall. The […]
(GARLAND, TX – April 24, 2015) Leadership Garland will host “Garland Gives Day” in which approximately 10 community service projects will be completed. One of those projects is a unique photo scavenger hunt that will benefit multiple outreach organizations in the city. Known as the Get to Know Garland Race, the event will begin at Garland Fire Station 1 […]
(ROWLETT, TX – April 27, 2015) Rowlett’s Community Health Paramedic Program, a partnership between Lake Pointe Health Network and Rowlett Fire Rescue, was presented with the Tenet Clinical Innovation Award. The Tenet Clinical Innovation Award honors one hospital each year for incorporating new and innovative ways to drive improvements in patient care. Established last year, Rowlett’s […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 28, 2015) Rockwall County has received more national recognition for its leadership in animal welfare. Michael Kitkoski, co-founder of No Kill Solutions, was selected as the focus of the “Inspiring People” section of Best Friends Magazine in its latest edition. The article in the May/June issue highlights the accomplishments of Michael and his […]
Lavon Lake, Jim Chapman Lake reach normal conservation levels Additional rain and runoff could require water releases for flood control (WYLIE, TX – April 28, 2015) Recent rain events have helped fill Lavon Lake and Jim Chapman Lake, key water supply reservoirs for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), to normal conservation levels. As […]
Pick a card! Any card! (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 13, 2015) The first edition of Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s historic playing cards was such a success, by popular demand, a second edition is being produced! You have another opportunity to be a part of Rockwall County history. Sponsorships are available on a first come, […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 27, 2015) With Election Day fast approaching and early voting underway, locals were provided a great opportunity to get to know the candidates for the upcoming county-wide elections during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate Meet-and-Greet event held Tuesday, April 22 at the Rockwall County Library. Those in attendance […]