Aspasians host Helping Hands CEO Jon Bailey

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) During their monthly meeting at the home of Kelly Webb on Feb. 17, the Aspasians hosted Jon Bailey, President and CEO of Rockwall County Helping Hands.  This month’s Mardi Gras-themed meeting included lots of fun with beads and masks, but focused on the outstanding mission of Helping Hands in the […]

Program at Rockwall library to address national defense, education, economic growth

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]

Earth-Kind Rose Team earns Vice Chancellor’s Award

Todd Williams, Rockwall County, recognized alongside fellow Earth-Kind Rose Team members ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 14, 2015) The National Earth-Kind Rose Team has been honored with the Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Collaboration. The honor was presented last month during the 2015 Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence ceremony in College Station. […]

Rockwall-based nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping formerly incarcerated men

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) One Man’s Treasure Clothes Closet recently celebrated ten years of positively impacting the lives of formerly incarcerated men, during its annual Mardi Gras Volunteer Appreciation Get-together. The event honored the hardworking volunteers of the faith-based 501(c)3 organization who dedicate their time each year helping to provide clothing for formerly incarcerated […]

Historical markers in Rockwall moved to new locations

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Hundreds of pink granite and bronze monuments were commissioned by the State of Texas to commemorate the 1936 Texas Centennial and placed across Texas.  Rockwall’s monument had been in the same location for 79 years.  Originally positioned along State Hwy. 66 (Bankhead Highway) between the current intersection of Caruth […]

Rockwall Chamber honors top businesses at Annual Awards Banquet

Can we get a Yee-Haw?! ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) All manner of western wear, fun photo ops, appetizing steak dinners, country tunes and some crazy dance moves made the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Annual Awards and Partner Appreciation Banquet a night to remember. More than 300 guests were in attendance Tuesday night, […]

Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series continues March 13

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission recently announced the schedule for the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2015. The Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series (formerly called Brown Bag Lecture Series) presents programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at the historic […]

Rockwall Newcomers to meet Feb 12

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) The Rockwall Newcomers & Friends Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. After a brief program, a delicious lunch will be served. The Rockwall Newcomers welcome others to join them for this meeting and to become part of this […]

Candidate packets available for Rockwall ISD School Board Election

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 4, 2014) The 2015 Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees election will be held on Saturday, May 9. Three year terms up for election are Place 1 presently held by Chris Cuny, Place 2 presently held by Russ Childers, Place 3 presently held by Linda Mitchell Duran. Candidate application packets may be obtained during regular business hours […]

Grand Opening, Open House at Congressman Ratcliffe’s Rockwall office

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 2, 2015) City officials, community leaders and dozens of constituents were in attendance at the Grand Opening and Open House event for Congressman John Ratcliffe’s Rockwall Office on Friday, Jan. 3o. Congressman Ratcliffe was sworn in as a member of the 114th United States Congress on Jan. 6.  The Fourth Congressional District of […]