Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY, TX (June 26, 2014) Congratulations to Paul and Fraya Fisk at 501 South Houston Street on being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner for July! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing […]

Colbert family’s Patriot Paws service dog ‘graduates’ July 1

Huffines Plano to present Patriot Paws with new vehicle during graduation event (June 26, 2014) Devon Colbert and his family will officially receive a Patriot Paws service dog, Yukon John (aka “Johnny”), during a special graduation ceremony hosted by Huffines in Plano at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 1. Patriot Paws is a nonprofit organization based in […]

Rowlett Chamber welcomes newest member, Cherry Financial

ROWLETT,TX. (June 26, 2014) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host a ribbon cutting for their newest member; Cherry Financial Partners, Ltd., Gregg MacInnis. MacInnis is a 25-year veteran of the insurance and financial planning industries. He has recently opened Cherry Financial Services office in Rowlett.  In conjunction with Cherry Financial Partners, Ltd., […]

Record breaking Summer attendance at Rockwall Boys and Girls Club

ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (June 26, 2014) When looking back to two years ago, the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County provided limited programs to less than 100 youth per day during the summer. Fast forward to this summer and a record breaking 400 plus youth are registered. The Club is now even averaging 240 to […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts Lakeside Surgery ribbon cutting

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 26, 2014) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Lakeside Surgery P.A. with a ribbon cutting. Lakeside Surgery P.A. is a medical practice that delivers state of the art care, close to home. The three general surgeons atLakesideare Dr. Kate Makohon, Dr. Jeff Stephens, and Dr. Caraleigh Buxie. The surgeons are adept at […]

Family adapts with spirit of gratitude

Family adapts with spirit of gratitude

Through faith & fellowship ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (June 25, 2014) When doctors told Emily Colbert her husband Devon would be paralyzed from the neck down she emphatically told them: “No, God hasn’t put His hands on us yet!” And she was right. “I got angry at the doctors,” said Emily, Devon’s biggest cheerleader. “The doctors were […]

Open Space Alliance promotes conservation of Rockwall County’s natural resources

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 25, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growingDallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]

Once a father, always a father

A father’s level of involvement has lasting effects ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) A young man said to his mother one day, “Mom, I am not more manly because you didn’t read Wild at Heart by John Eldredge.”  He continued to explain what his take on Eldredge’s book was: he was born to be a […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals opens season with South Pacific

ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2014) This Thursday marks the season opener for Rockwall Summer Musicals, as the theater company presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” directed by Barbara Doudt. Based on James A. Michener’s bestseller, “Tales of the South Pacific,” the classic musical features a cast of talented local actors, including Ashley Renee Watkins – […]

Temperatures in parked cars can be deadly

ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2014) Summer is here and the heat is rising. The Rockwall Police Department and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to remind everyone to be mindful of your children and avoid leaving them alone in your vehicle. It does not take long for a child to die of a […]