Grant awarded to Helping Hands from Allstate, honoring agent’s volunteerism

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 30, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands received $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation in honor of Allstate Agent Lori Fladeland’s volunteerism. Helping Hands extends a special thank you to Allstate for being a part of Neighbors helping Neighbors and for their “commitment to making our hometowns better, safer places to live.” Submitted by […]

Leadercast Rockwall to feature world-renowned leaders

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ROCKWALL, TX (April 14, 2015) The Rockwall area community is invited to participate in Leadercast 2015, a one-day, experiential leadership event featuring some of the world’s most renowned speakers. Presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadercast Rockwall will be Friday, May 8 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts […]

Play for Hay golf tournament to benefit Throwaway Ponies

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Throwaway Ponies, a local nonprofit horse rescue and therapeutic riding center, will host its 6th Annual Play for Hay Benefit Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 17 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Register individually or as a team for the event which begins with sign-in and lunch at 11:30 a.m., […]

Rockwall County Relay for Life Saturday

(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 […]

Singers wanted for Rockwall concert

(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 […]

Rockwall pet advocate garners more national recognition

Rockwall pet advocate garners more national recognition

(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 […]

Second edition of Rockwall County playing cards offers chance to be part of history

Second edition of Rockwall County playing cards offers chance to be part of history

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 Chamber’s Meet-and-Greet event brings candidates, community together

(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 […]

Meals on Wheels prepares for Older Americans Day

Nominations for seniors being accepted (ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is preparing for Older Americans Day, a time when communities across the country honor senior adults. A public celebration is set for 1 p.m. Friday, May 22 at the Rockwall County Library. This year’s theme is “Get […]

150 Aggies, guests gather for Rockwall County A&M Club’s Annual Muster

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) The Rockwall County A&M Club held its annual Muster on April 21.  Muster is one of the most sacred of Aggie Traditions.  It is a time look to the past, present, and future…not only to grieve but to reflect and to celebrate the lives that connect us to one another. […]