(ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Holiday Partnership Luncheon on Dec. 6 by presenting a portion of the proceeds from its La Tee Da event in the amount of $1,000 to local nonprofit Meals on Wheels. On Nov. 30, the Chamber’s Professional Women’s Alliance hosted a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2017) The chili simmered on the Coleman stove as I tiptoed around so not to kick dirt in it while gathering wood for a fire. Freezing temperatures neared, and I knew Ireland and I would need to start a toasty campfire before slipping into our sleeping bags. The solar power […]
(ROCKWALL ,TX — December 7, 2017) With the Christmas season in full swing, there are a plethora of fun Christmas events and activities happening all of over Rockwall County that will put you in the holiday spirit and have you decking the halls and cranking up “Jingle Bell Rock” in your car in no time. […]
(DALLAS, TX — December 6, 2017) The 10th Charity Bake Sale benefiting In-Sync Exotics is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, in the lobby of the Premier Place (Merrill Lynch) building from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm or sell-out, whichever comes first. 100% of the proceeds will go to In-Sync Exotics of Wylie, Texas. The previous […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2017) Winter sports season at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA gets underway this week as the Little Ballers and Youth Basketball League begin practice at various Rockwall ISD facilities. In January, these 836 young athletes will be shooting hoops on brand new wood flooring that is currently being installed in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 5, 2017) Rockwall residents have a rare opportunity to honor the children and families of fallen military heroes—men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The event is called Snowball Express, and it returns next week to Shenaniganz in Rockwall for the third year […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 4, 2017) Congressman John Ratcliffe recently recognized four Rockwall-Heath High School students who were the winners of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ 4th District. Last week at his District Office located at 6531 Horizon Rd, Ratcliffe presented seniors Kyle Jackson and Jonathan Payne, Jr., and juniors Michael Bess and […]
(HEATH, TX — December 1, 2017) Heath Salon & Spa presented checks of $3,000 each to Women in Need (WIN) and Patriot Paws Service Dogs from the proceeds of its Holiday Open House fundraiser on Nov. 9. The salon welcomed representatives from both organizations to receive the donations on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Open House […]
(HEATH, TX — November 29, 2017) John Beaman has announced his candidacy for Heath city council Place 5. Beaman has an interest in politics as well as public service and hopes to dedicate his time and efforts to the City of Heath as it continues to grow. “There are many things that make Heath a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 29, 2017) It’s my favorite holiday, though I don’t observe it well. Maybe I could be excused for still trying to get Christmas right since it only comes once a year, or, maybe not, since I’ve had plenty of years to practice. One of my challenges is gift-giving because I’ve never […]