The Lake Ray Hubbard Pachyderm Club will welcome United States Senate candidate and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert when the club hosts its next meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse, 4881 Bass Pro Drive. The restaurant is located off Interstate 30 next to Bass Pro […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2012 Board of Directors, including those elected at the December 15 meeting of the Board of Directors. Cindy Tayem, Area Manager, Customer Operations, Oncor, will serve as the 2012 Board of Directors’ chair and will be supported by Cindy Paris, Chief Operating Officer, Texas Health Presbyterian-Rockwall, as chair […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kroger’s new fuel center located at 2935 Ridge Road. Kroger is committed to providing resources to make life easier for area residents. As part of its commitment, Kroger has introduced this new, convenient choice for local customers seeking the best prices at the […]
(Rockwall) Members and guests are welcome as the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its Sixth Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet Thursday, Jan. 12 at Allure Restaurant in Chandlers Landing, on Yacht Club Drive off FM 740. There will be a networking reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet. Outgoing board members will be […]
First Baptist Church Rockwall, located at 610 S. Goliad St., hosts GriefShare meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the parkor, offering support, comfort and encourage for those enduring loss. To learn more, call the church office at 972-771-8459 or email . To submit your stories, news and events for publication, email .
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful, especially when you or a loved one spend Christmas in the hospital. In 2002, Ashley Willis not only spent Christmas in the Intensive Care Unit of Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett, but it was also her 16th birthday. Every year since, Ashley has returned […]
Rockwall Area Habitat for Humanity will begin construction on a new home on Ross Street on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Christian housing ministry, which relies on private donations and volunteer labor to build homes for families who might not otherwise afford one, is seeking help from groups interested in providing lunch for its volunteer workforce. If your group or […]
CLOSINGS The Rockwall County Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. AUDIO BOOK, eBOOKS The Rockwall County Library now offers improved audio book and eBook download services, including loans of books for Kindle, Nook and other devices. Go to rockwallcountytexas.com/library and select Databases & Downloads from the menu […]
(Rockwall) A limited number of discounted tickets are available through Monday, Jan. 16 for Rockwall Community Playhouse’s production of Little Women, on stage Feb. 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26, 2012. Use the code word “March” to receive $5 off ticket price. If tickets are sold out online, come to the theater by 7:30 p.m. to be […]
(Rockwall County) Trey Chaney has announced his candidacy for Rockwall County Constable, Precinct 2. Chaney is a 46-year resident of Rockwall County and is running on the basic principles of integrity, in serving the people of the community in which he and his family live. Chaney prides himself in his record of experience both in business […]