City of Fate partners to attract new retail and restaurant development

FATE, TX (March 10, 2015) The City of Fate, Texas today announced that it will work with analytics firm Buxton to attract new retail and restaurant development. Buxton’s household-level customer analytics will identify retail and restaurant companies that seek customers who match the profile of Fate shoppers and quantify retail development potential in the rapidly […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finals Friday

Rockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finals Friday

UPDATE – Congratulations to the contestants who auditioned over Valentine’s weekend and were selected to perform in the Rockwall’s Got Talent competition. The Semi-Final Round will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; the Finals will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, both at the Rockwall High School Theater.  Click here to get your […]

Learn about drip irrigation at Water Wise gardening class March 21

Drip Irrigation for Your Garden ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 26, 2015) Learn about drip irrigation and its many benefits by participating in an important Water Wise  class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Rockwall County Extension Office, E. 915 Whitmore St., Suite B. As we face severe water restrictions in the months […]

Rockwall’s Black History topic of first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]

Heart health the topic of Texas Health’s ‘Healthy Hearts Rock’ community luncheon

Heart health the topic of Texas Health’s ‘Healthy Hearts Rock’ community luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall presented area residents with seven simple steps for taking better care of your heart during its annual Healthy Hearts Rock luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 19. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall welcomed Chief of Cardiology at Texas Health Dallas, Dr. Jorge Cheirif, MD, as the guest […]

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 […]