Meet Baby, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Baby, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This dog is a big baby. Take a quick look at her beautiful eyes, because Baby will soon be on her back begging for belly rubs. She still enjoys the occasional romp through the yard or walk around the neighborhood. But Baby loves to be pampered. She’s been fully obedience trained by Ponderosa Pet Resort, […]

Noted children’s musician, author coming to Rockwall library

(Rockwall) July 6, 2012 – Nationally acclaimed children’s musician and author Jim Gill will be in Rockwall for two days later this month as part of his national Family Room Tour. His visit will address two important aspects of childhood literacy – an entertaining concert and educational experience for families; and a workshop geared toward […]

Electric adventure, weapons presentation at Rockwall library

Contact Science Exhibit The exciting interactive Contact Science exhibit is at the Rockwall County Library.  Our second explorative unit is called Electric Adventures.  What’s the difference between AC and DC circuits? What do resistors, capacitors, diodes, motors and transformers do? What is an oscilloscope and what does it do? Come and tinker with all these […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for KE Cellars Winery in new downtown location

Caribbean Fourth of July celebration planned (Rockwall) June 29, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for KE Cellars Winery. The winery recently opened in its new location at 301 N. San Jacinto Street in Rockwall. KE Cellars is an all-Texas, European-style boutique winery. They sell award-winning Texas wines […]

Nebbie Williams Elementary names new principal

(Rockwall ISD) The Rockwall Independent School District is proud to announce that Lisa Gielow has been named principal of Nebbie Williams Elementary School for 2012-13. Gielow served as an assistant principal in Rockwall ISD beginning in 2007 and is the current Elementary Summer School Principal. Gielow has worked directly with students and staff in her […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Handschuch Law, PC

(Rockwall) June 26, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Handschuch Law, P.C., located at 201 Laurence Drive, Suite 203. Handschuch Law advocates on behalf of its clients to maximize their insurance coverage for business, residential, auto, truckers, and property insurance. They also handle health insurance and disability claim […]

Economic outlook strong for family-friendly, business-friendly Rockwall

Economic development through tourism Summer is in full swing in Rockwall and our businesses are rolling out the red carpet to welcome the thousands that visit  the Harbor and other hot spots in Rockwall every year. Rockwall is a vacation destination year round, but we experience a surge of vacationers and “staycationers” during the summer months and they make a tremendous impact on our sales tax revenue. […]

TollTag Triathlon lists winners, raises $7,000 for CASA

TollTag Triathlon lists winners, raises $7,000 for CASA

June 25, 2012 – More than 120 people competed in the inaugural TollTag Triathlon, held June 17 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event, organized by the Greater Lewisville Kiwanis Club, raised more than $7,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County. “We were pleased to raise a sizeable donation for CASA, […]

Carino’s named Business of the Month

Carino’s named Business of the Month

The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently honored Carino’s Italian, located at 819 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall, as Business of the Month for June 2012.   Manager Alphanzo Dixon accepted the award. At Carino’s Italian, they value their customer relationships because that is the true pulse of their success. Their mission is to create an exceptional experience for […]