Rockwall girl raises money for hospital that helped her walk

UPDATE (July 27, 2015) Rockwall’s amazing Addie Bryan was interviewed live on Good Day Fox 4 this morning. Click here to see the video. OUR ORIGINAL STORY: (ROCKWALL, TX – July 14, 2015) Addison Bryan’s birthday wish when she turns eight this August involves a pretty enormous present—but it isn’t for her. This summer “Addie” has […]

Downtown Rockwall Live Music Series continues this weekend

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) The San Jacinto Plaza Live Music lineup continues Friday and Saturday evenings  through September in Downtown Rockwall’s newest public space. The community is welcome to bring lawn chairs, food, beverages (small coolers),  family and friends to enjoy FREE live entertainment from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza. […]

Rockwall Chamber president Dana K Macalik graduates from Institute for Organization Management

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2015) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Dana K Macalik, IOM, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the […]

Save the Date: Hanna4Hope Color Splash Trail Run/Walk 5K Sept 12

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2015) Save the date – Saturday, September 12 – for the 3rd Annual Hanna4Hope Color Splash Trail Run/Walk 5K at Squabble Creek Trail. The event raises awareness about teenage suicide. There will be live music, refreshments and guest speakers. Registration is underway at hanna4.hope.com. Learn more on their Facebook event […]

Rally at Rock Ridge: Car Show & Cookout Aug 8

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2015) The community is invited to family-friendly afternoon at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, site of the Rally at Rock Ridge Car Show & Cookout from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 8. Enjoy classic beauties and reminisce about good times. Hot dogs, chips and a beverage […]

Rockwall introduces new, barrier free playground at Yellowjacket Park

Ribbon Cutting Event Set for Aug 8 ROCKWALL,TX. (July 22, 2015) The redevelopment of Yellowjacket Park includes a new barrier free playground amenity. This shaded play structure was designed for children and adults of all abilities. The Rockwall City Council studied how it could develop a barrier-free park that would accommodate a wide range of special […]

Rockwall resident wins Presidential Service Award, crowned Mrs United America

Rockwall resident wins Presidential Service Award, crowned Mrs United America

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 15, 2015) Rockwall resident Crystal White, who was crowned Mrs. Texas United America in 2014, has now earned the national title of Mrs United America – along with a Presidential Service Award for her volunteer efforts. Crystal has dedicated her free time to numerous nonprofit organizations around the state of Texas.  […]

Cruz & Ratcliffe introduce bill to abolish Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2015) On the fourth anniversary of the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas-04) have introduced legislation to eliminate it. The CFPB, like the Dodd-Frank legislation which created it, is just another example of the cronyism that infects our nation’s capital. The CFPB […]