Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (September 4, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Jeanie Swanson as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors volunteer their time to recruit and welcome new Chamber Partners and help with Chamber events, while representing their respective companies. Ambassadors are often the first exposure some members have to the Chamber. Jeanie […]

Community leaders wing it for Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County

ROCKWALL, TX (September 4, 2014) To call the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County’s first ever Wing-a-thon a success would be quite an understatement; the celebrity contestants raised more than $4,000 for Boys & Girls Club  kids during the highly entertaining event on Wednesday night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Rockwall. Locals packed the […]

Rockwall Pets welcomes new board members

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 4, 2014) Rockwall Pets is proud to announce a new board of directors.  Christina Arriaga, Jeri Fontenot, Jennifer Peters, Amanda Singleton, and Anne Haddox have been appointed to the board.  Each board member has dedicated a combined nine years of service to Rockwall Pets. Christina, a dedicated animal lover, has saved numerous lives […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Lake Pointe Medical Partners Colon & Rectal

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 3, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony during an Open House event at Lake Pointe Medical Partners Colon & Rectal Surgery at Rockwall. Daniel Wandrey, MD has been practicing part-time in Rockwall and Rowlett for two years, but is happy to finally be able to call the Rockwall […]

‘Raft Up’ on Ray Hubbard set for Friday

UPDATE – September 3, 2014 — The next Raft Up, which has been rescheduled due to weather a couple of times, is currently set for this Friday, September 5 at 7 p.m. (weather permitting!)  ROCKWALL/ HEATH, TX. (August 1, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club hosted a Raft Up on Friday, July 11, on Lake Ray […]

Call for entries: Paint Rowlett Plein Air Art Competition

ROWLETT, TX (September 3, 2014) All artists 18 years and older are invited to participate in the Paint Rowlett 2014 Plein Air Art Competition. The event is organized by Artists Round Texas, a 501C3 visual arts organization, supported in part by the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission, the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, Target – Rowlett, and hosted […]

‘Feathers come off’ for Wing-A-Thon Wednesday

ROCKWALL, TX (September 2, 2014) The Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County’s first annual Wing-A-Thon, sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings of Rockwall, is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3. The “feathers come off,” says BGC Executive Director Misti Potter, as contestants compete to be crowned the Wing Queen or King. All […]

Rockwall County 4-H Kick-Off Sept 9

ROCKWALL,TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall County4-H will hold its annual Kick-Off from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9. It will held at 915 Whitmore, Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  Open to youth ages 8 and in 3rd grade through 18 years of age. 4-H is the largest national youth leadership organization. Opportunities include Animal, […]

Springer Elementary teachers accept Ice Bucket Challenge

ROCKWALL, TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall Springer Elementary 5th grade teachers recently accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, agreeing to have buckets of ice dumped over their heads to raise awareness for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The challenge took place after the school’s pep rally supporting Springer’s motto, “Expect Our Best.” Pictured are teachers Susie Kinney, Rebekah Hawkins, Melissa […]