North Texas Army Veteran to receive custom-built, mortgage-free home in Rockwall

North Texas Army Veteran to receive custom-built, mortgage-free home in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2015) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family received the surprise of a lifetime – and on America’s birthday, no less – when national nonprofit organization Operation FINALLY HOME and other local organizations announced they will gift a new custom-built, mortgage-free Rockwall home to the veteran. The announcement […]

Rep Scott Turner recaps 84th Legislative Session at Rockwall Chamber Luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed State Representative Scott Turner during its Partnership Luncheon on Wednesday at the Rockwall County Courthouse, as Turner gave updates regarding the recent 84th Legislative Session. Turner described the session as the most conservative to date, with bills being passed increasing homestead exemption […]

Rockwall Police Chief Moeller honored with awards at Retirement Celebration

Rockwall Police Chief Moeller honored with awards at Retirement Celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 15, 2015) Community members gathered at The Center in Rockwall  this evening to wish Rockwall Police Chief Mark Moeller a happy retirement and pay tribute to his 13 years of service at the helm of the Rockwall Police Department. Moeller received several awards in his honor, including proclamations from the offices […]

Rockwall Art League sponsors upcoming art workshops

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 14, 2015) The Rockwall Art League is sponsoring three art workshops in the upcoming weeks for Rockwall area citizens. Donna Bland Landscape Workshop The Donna Bland Landscape Workshop will emphasize translating nature’s plein air accents in a studio setting for beginners to intermediate painters in acrylic or oil. Donne has a passion for […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation receives donation in Sheri Fowler Parks’ name

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 10, 2015) The Class of 2015 mothers and daughters of the National Charity League’s Inc. Lone Star Chapter recently donated $1,000 to Rockwall County Historical Foundation in honor of their friend and past president, Sheri Fowler Parks. Pictured from left are Hannah Adley, Katie Wells, Abby Childers, Carolyn Francisco (President RCHF), Ashlyn […]

Q&A with country singer/songwriter Kyndal Rae Bullock, Rockwall-Heath grad

Q&A with country singer/songwriter Kyndal Rae Bullock, Rockwall-Heath grad

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – July 7, 2015) It’s been quite an eventful and exciting year for local country music singer/songwriter Kyndal Rae Bullock, who not only recently graduated from Rockwall-Heath High School but did so while recording her very first album, “Dance With Me.” The album –which was released last month – includes many songs written […]

Friends of the Rockwall County Library prepare for new year

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year.  Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]

Business After Hours event at Honda Cars of Rockwall includes special announcement

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2015) Honda Cars of Rockwall welcomed Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce members as well as other guests during the Rockwall Chamber Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 2. Folks were invited to come meet the friendly staff of Honda Cars of Rockwall, take a look around its facility and […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County’s Open Space Master Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine.   Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces.  I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]