National Day of Prayer May 7 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 9, 2015) The City of Rockwall will host a Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at The Center in Downtown Rockwall, 108 E. Washington St., in conjunction with the annual National Day of Prayer. Mayors from cities throughout RockwallCountywill be in attendance. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Dorothy Spradlin as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with their […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 22, 2015) Join one of the best outdoor parties in Texas to celebrate the City of Rockwall’s 161st birthday on May 16th – the Founders Day Festival at Harry Myers Park. From 10 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. enjoy great live music along with an exciting new array of activities for kids, […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 21, 2015) The community is invited to a Candidate Meet-and-Greet event presented by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. All positions on the ballot in the May 9 election have been invited. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) On April 17-18, the Rockwall High School Boys and Girls Water Polo teams competed at the North Texas Regional Championships. The Girls team came away with a 3rd place finish, advancing to the State Championships on May 1-2 in Austin. The Boys team finished 7th in the tournament, ending […]
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Springer recently donated several new books to the Springer Elementary Library. The donation was made in memory of Richard Springer, grandson of the school’s namesake, Ouida Springer. Pictured left to right are Stanley Springer, son of Ouida Springer, and Rachael Taylor, Springer Elementary Librarian. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, Rockwall ISD. To […]
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart. (Elizabeth Andrew) (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Volunteers at Rockwall County Helping Hands showed that they absolutely do have heart by donating over 23,440 service hours in 2014 alone. This outstanding combined volunteer time totaled $301,742 in estimated value for the agency. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) Residents at Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care put a “Gone Fishing” sign and ventured off to enjoy a day at the pier catching fish! Located at 720 E. Ralph Hall Parkway in Rockwall, Rock Ridge will host a Mother-Daughter Style Show at 1 p.m. Friday, May 1. There […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2015) The new Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio welcomed a huge turnout during its grand opening on Saturday, April 18. Guests were treated to light hors d’ oeuvres and fine wine while they perused the many different rooms full of vibrant art from the new gallery’s artists. The gallery […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 14, 2015) The Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends Club will celebrate their Annual Tea at 10 a.m. Thursday May 14 at Occasions in Royce City. The Rockwall Community Playhouse will present a short skit, and officers for the 2015-2016 year will be installed. RSVP to Patty, 469-236-4270 or Marion, 972-722-9896 before May […]