(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce‘s Leadership Rockwall Class of 2016 has pledged to create a “Refuge of Rockwall” backyard landscape for the local Women in Need and Child Advocacy Center in Rockwall. They have pledged to raise a minimum of $24,500 toward project completion. With the creation of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is honored to recognize Whitmore Manufacturing and Special Products & Manufacturing for collecting 586 blankets and pillows for The Salvation Army of Hunt County, which also serves Rockwall residents. “Both Whitmore and SPM have a well-established environment within their organizations that promotes a strong […]
Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, candy canes… and Santa Claus! The Center in Rockwall was abuzz with many local families who brought their kids to have a hearty breakfast and see the jolly old man himself early on Saturday morning, Dec. 12, during the Breakfast With Santa event. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall served up homemade […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2015) The first round of lucky winners have been drawn from among the registered users of the Official Rockwall Area App. More prize drawings will soon be awarded, so download the App and register today for a chance to WIN! Congratulations to: Jerry Welch, The Welch Team, Ebby Halliday Rockwall […]
Christmas Among Friends (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 3, 2015) The Flower Box, located at 2760 State Highway 66 in Rockwall, hosted a unique and charitable “Christmas Among Friends” event Dec. 1, which resulted in a donation of more than $1,600 to the newly relocated and expanded Paul and Jean Liechty Food Pantry at Rockwall County Helping […]
(ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY/ROWLETT – Dec. 1, 2015) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City. The community […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 24, 2015) Primrose School of Rowlett hosted its 12th Annual Caring and Giving Canned Food Drive, and the students collected more than 600 non-perishable food items to donate to the Hope in Hand Food Pantry in Rowlett. The older students delivered and helped stock the food at the pantry. They were […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 23, 2015) The wait is over! The City of Rowlett Parks Department is ready to rebuild Kids Kingdom and they need your help volunteering to make it happen. No worries, if running a power saw isn’t your thing, they have lots of different volunteer opportunities available. When: Tuesday, December 1st – […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) On Saturday, November 7th, runners and walkers of all ages, bringing along their children, friends and even their dogs, gathered at the start line in neon green shirts on the Rowlett High School track to take part in a unique nighttime 5k – a glow run – organized by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 19, 2015) The Kiwanis Club has picked the grand marshal for the annual Christmas Parade! The theme this year is “A Picture Perfect Christmas,” and students from various elementary schools submitted a poster depicting the theme. Gracie Fleming from Amy Parks Heath Elementary school submitted the winning poster, showing a girl […]