All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Reading for Adults

(Rockwall) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the restaurant for two hours, starting at 8 a.m., greeting and serving the customers […]

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Participating startup companies look to fill nearly 100 jobs RoundUp for StartUps is an exciting and different networking event designed to bring together local tech and engineering experts with Dallas-based startups. East Dallas resident Chris Gay, founder of two startups, is the brains behind this inaugural event, and hopes it will help keep the tech-savvy […]

Women’s Business E-nitiative hosts Empowerment Luncheon Wednesday

Business women in Garland, Rowlett, Sachse and across Dallas-Fort Worth are invited to take part in The Women’s Business E-nitiative Empowerment Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the Hyatt Place Dallas, located at 5101 N. George Bush Freeway in Garland. “E-nitiative” events are designed to enrich, engage and empower working […]

‘Your bank has changed’

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a brown bag luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Chamber office. American National Bank Vice President Lou Johnson, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, will speak on how “Your Bank Has Changed.” Johnson manages ANB’s Trust Department and […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Gonzales Insurance, Farmers Agent

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Gonzales Insurance, Farmers Agent. Whether you’re looking for auto, homeowners, life, or speciality coverage, Gonzales Insurance will help you select the right products to fit your insurance needs. Gonzales Insurance believes in keeping you informed and aware of Farmers insurance products. It is […]

BBQ fundraiser benefiting Rockwall Relay for Life

Bite into some serious barbecue benefiting the American Cancer Society and the Rockwall Relay for Life. The fundraising lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7 in the American National Bank parking lot at the corner of Ridge Road and Horizon in Rockwall. BBQ provided on behalf of the Pat Grady […]

Rockwall High advances to area competition with ‘Elephant Man’

(Rockwall High School) Amidst the weather turbulence of yesterday (March 3), the Rockwall High School Theatre Arts Department advanced to area competition with the production of The Elephant Man. Rockwall and Highland Park will compete again along with other schools on Saturday, April 14 at Plano West High School. Individual awards that were presented included […]

Cullins Lake Pointe students participate in Sons of American Revolution poster contest

(Rockwall ISD) Fifth grade students at Doris Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary School recently participated in the Sons of The American Revolution poster contest.  This year’s topic was the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Sam Wigley won first place for his art work and his poster went on to the state competition. Sam was awarded $100, a certificate, and […]

59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair results announced

Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair got underway with more than 200 entries. The activity, held at the Rockwall ISD Ag Complex on Riding Club Road, took place from Wednesday, March 21 through March 24, 2012. The Youth Fair was held as an achievement event for all youth […]

Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Eddie is an incredibly sweet red heeler. He’s a highly intelligent, attentive and friendly dog. He currently lives at the Rockwall animal shelter with Elvis, his near-identical twin. Both brothers pick up on obedience training in a flash. Make this Easter one to remember by making Eddie (and perhaps Elvis too!) a member of your […]