Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to host 2nd Farm to Feast event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2016) Dine under the stars in Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza during the 2nd Hometown Farm to Feast event on Sunday, Oct. 23, hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes. Produce will be provided by Farmers Market vendors and prepared by talented chefs of Rockwall’s local downtown restaurants. The menu will […]

Springer Elementary student earns Reserve Grand Champion honors at State Fair livestock show

Springer Elementary student earns Reserve Grand Champion honors at State Fair livestock show

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 7, 2016) Reid Watson, a fourth grader at Springer Elementary and a member of Rockwall County 4H, won Reserve Grand Champion, Saanen Junior Doe in the Pan-American Livestock Show with his Saanen doe Lady Frances at the State Fair of Texas! This was Reid’s first State Fair of Texas show and his […]

Diamond Rio concert at Southern Junction to benefit military families

Diamond Rio concert at Southern Junction to benefit military families

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2016) Spend an evening with Diamond Rio at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, Sunday, Nov. 6, during a special fundraising event benefiting military families. Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, a live auction and raffle in support of TheHealingRoad.org, a locally based foundation that provides life-changing outdoor experiences for […]

Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Kacey Siragusa with Liberty Mutual as its Ambassador of the Month for September 2016. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged.  Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote Chamber and […]

Rockwall woman named Mrs. Texas US Universal

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016)  Kimberly Bader of Rockwall was recently named Mrs. Texas US Universal 2017. Bader, husband John, an employee of the Rockwall Police Department, and their teenage son, moved to Rockwall from Austin in 2015. Bader is a marketing and graphic design professional, as well as an actress appearing in nearly two […]

Rockwall Soroptimists offer cash grant to women seeking financial assistance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016) Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at the soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards.html, or by contacting Rockwall Club member, […]

Audio from the Oct. 5 Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Rockwall Bar Association

Audio from the Oct. 5 Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Rockwall Bar Association

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 6, 2016) The Rockwall County Bar Association welcomed former  WFAA-TV Channel 8 News Anchor Gloria Campos as the moderator for its 2016 Candidates’ Forum yesterday held at the Rockwall County Courthouse (1111 East Yellow Jacket Ln). Candidates seeking public office in the upcoming general election in November answered questions on various topics […]

RISD Education Foundation supports 2016-2017 new teachers

RISD Education Foundation supports 2016-2017 new teachers

(ROCKWALL, TX — Oct. 6, 2016) At the beginning of each school year, the Rockwall ISD Education Foundation, Inc. presents each new teacher—new to Rockwall ISD and new to the teaching profession—with a grant of $200.  This year, the Foundation awarded a total of $5,600 to assist this “B.E.S.T.” (Beginning Educators, Successful Teachers) group in […]