Rockwall County Helping Hands welcomes new Controller

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) Rockwall County Helping Hands is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Coleman as the agency’s new controller.  Alicia has been Lake Ray Hubbard area resident for 22 years.  She is a CPA licensed in Texas since 1993 and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting from the University of North Texas. […]

Student concert Saturday to benefit homeless pets

Student concert Saturday to benefit homeless pets

(ROCKWALL-March 21, 2013) Nikki Vu and Kevin Kim are putting their musical talent to work for the homeless pets of North Texas. They’re hosting Dollars for Dogs, an evening of live music performed by student musicians to benefit Rockwall Pets. The concert, which will feature a dozen performers of all ages – from elementary school […]

Swim Night at RISD Natatorium to benefit special needs children

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) Grace Hartman Elementary student Nicole Bruner invites everyone to participate in her sixth grade service project, a “Swim for Special Needs” Friends and Family Fun Night at Rockwall ISD Natatorium. The event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. There is no charge for admission, but each guest should bring […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Regina Caffey, Inc

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Regina Caffey, Inc, specializing in exploring, analyzing, and harnessing the power of digital and emerging media. They help clients use interactive, Online/Digital and Web 2.0 solutions to amplify – frequently to the super-sonic level – the impact of their traditional […]

Senior Wellness Fair at Beacon Harbor April 23

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) A Senior Wellness Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Beacon Harbor, 6700 Heritage Parkway in Rockwall. More than 30 area businesses will be on hand to showcase products, services and resources available to seniors. There will be giveaways and door prizes. Submitted by Chana Haynes, […]

Dobbs Elementary third graders get a civics lesson

(HEATH-March 20, 2013) Heath City Councilman Justin A. Holland, Place 2, came to Dobbs Elementary recently to talk to the third graders about city councils and how they work. Pictured with Holland (center) are members of Rachael Johnson’s third grade class.  Mrs. Johnson is pictured in the back, right-hand side.   Submitted by Norma Terrell, […]

Rockwall City Council election canceled

(ROCKWALL-March 20, 2013) The May 11 City of Rockwall municipal election was canceled by the City Council because all five candidates were unopposed. Mayor David Sweet, Mayor Pro Tem David White and council member Bennie Daniels will be sworn in for two-year terms. Jim Pruitt (Place 2), appointed to the position last year following the […]

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

Local political consultant takes a look at the spirit realm in ‘The Warrant’

(GREENVILLE-March 20, 2013)A writer located in the Dallas area has penned a second novel based in part on his experiences in politics, but his new e-book, “The Warrant,” gives added meaning to the phrase “powers that be.” Trey Bahm, a lifelong North Texas resident, first got involved in politics in high school. Since then, his […]

Rowlett Chamber names its March Business of the Month

(ROCKWALL-March 19, 2013) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce was honored to recognize Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture as its March 2013 Business of the Month. Ambassador Chair James Williams, presented the award to owners Brenda and Gary LaMonte. HOSTING AN EVENT? Leave the “CAKE”-ing to Brendals’ Bakery & Cupcake Couture. What They Do: Anniversaries Birthdays […]

Hawaiian Falls CEO to speak April 7 at Horizons Church, The Colony

Hawaiian Falls CEO to speak April 7 at Horizons Church, The Colony

David Busch to talk about operating the company on Biblical principles (March 19, 2013) David Busch, founder and CEO of Hawaiian Falls, will be the guest speaker at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 7 at Horizons Church, 6600 Paige Road in The Colony. Busch will talk about how he came to the Christian […]