PHOTOS: Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase

PHOTOS: Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept.3, 2016) The Rockwall Yellowjackets almost mounted a comeback in the final game of the Cotton Bowl Stadium Prep Showcase on Saturday, but fell just short 34-32 against the Rowlett Eagles. The Jackets trailed going into halftime 24-12 and things got worse to start the second half when Rowlett took the ensuing kickoff 90 […]

Firefighters Ball draws record attendance, honors boy injured on Lake Ray Hubbard

Firefighters Ball draws record attendance, honors boy injured on Lake Ray Hubbard

(ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 1, 2016) “No Brother Battles Alone.” No words ever rang so true for Lewisville Firefighter Austin McKitrick, wife Kelly McKitrick and their three-year-old son Aiden, grantee of the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.  Close to 800 people – including North Texas firefighters […]

Rockwall Realtor pledges to donate percentage of commission to charity

Return to Real Estate (ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 12, 2016) Whether you’re getting married, changing jobs, or moving to a new neighborhood, life transitions can be as exciting as they are stressful. For Rockwall resident Jennifer Claire, growth and change come naturally – especially when you’re called to do something you love. A Realtor at […]

WorldVentures, pro linebacker partner to benefit Collin County Boys & Girls Club

WorldVentures, pro linebacker partner to benefit Collin County Boys & Girls Club

(PLANO, TX — Aug. 3, 2016) WorldVentures announces its partnership with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee and the Dreambuilders Foundation as the presenting sponsor and a corporate sponsor on the “Sacks for Kids” campaign to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County. Beginning July 28 through the 2016–2017 National Football League season, fans […]

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

Open Carry gun law effective Jan 1

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 1, 2016) Rockwall residents learned all about the new Open Carry law that takes effect today during a special information session put on in mid-December by CARGO (Citizens Association for Responsible Gun Ownership) at The Center in Rockwall. CARGO invited State Senator Bob Hall – who was active in getting the […]

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

Governor Abbott issues statewide call to stand with law enforcement

(September 3, 2015) As Texas continue to mourn the loss of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth, Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas. To honor Deputy Goforth and all officers across the state, Governor Abbott is asking Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red […]

Addie Bryan raises thousands for hospital that helped her walk

(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]

Back on the bike after 50 years

Seventy old cyclist takes on 23-mi Hot Rocks course (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) After a 50-year break, Larry Maddox is back on his bike. The 70-year-old picked up biking again last year and biked a total of 2500 miles, and plans to bike another 4000 miles this year. For Maddox, biking has plenty […]

Hawaiian Falls gives special needs families exclusive access to the water parks

DALLAS, TX.  (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals with special needs) were admitted free. Family members and caregiver were offered discounted tickets. Lisa Kirkwood of The Colony commented that her special […]

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