Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Lake Pointe Medical Partners Colon & Rectal

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 3, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony during an Open House event at Lake Pointe Medical Partners Colon & Rectal Surgery at Rockwall. Daniel Wandrey, MD has been practicing part-time in Rockwall and Rowlett for two years, but is happy to finally be able to call the Rockwall […]

Call for entries: Paint Rowlett Plein Air Art Competition

ROWLETT, TX (September 3, 2014) All artists 18 years and older are invited to participate in the Paint Rowlett 2014 Plein Air Art Competition. The event is organized by Artists Round Texas, a 501C3 visual arts organization, supported in part by the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission, the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, Target – Rowlett, and hosted […]

Rockwall County 4-H Kick-Off Sept 9

ROCKWALL,TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall County4-H will hold its annual Kick-Off from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9. It will held at 915 Whitmore, Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  Open to youth ages 8 and in 3rd grade through 18 years of age. 4-H is the largest national youth leadership organization. Opportunities include Animal, […]

Springer Elementary teachers accept Ice Bucket Challenge

ROCKWALL, TX (September 2, 2014) Rockwall Springer Elementary 5th grade teachers recently accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, agreeing to have buckets of ice dumped over their heads to raise awareness for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The challenge took place after the school’s pep rally supporting Springer’s motto, “Expect Our Best.” Pictured are teachers Susie Kinney, Rebekah Hawkins, Melissa […]

Lake Pointe Health Network CEO named ‘Rising Star’

Brett Lee’s third consecutive year to receive honor from healthcare industry ROWLETT, TX (September 2, 2014) For the third year in a row, Brett Lee, chief executive officer of Lake Pointe Health Network was named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 25 “Rising Stars” under age 40 in the healthcare profession. The list is published annually by […]

Judge Ken Molberg to speak at Democratic party meeting

ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (September 2, 2014) Rockwall County Democrats will welcome Judge Ken Molberg as guest speaker at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 20 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E.Washington, Rockwall.  Judge Molberg is the Democratic Nominee for the Fifth District Court of Appeals, Place 5. Molberg is currently the Presiding Judge of the 95th Civil District Court. He was […]

Rockwall to host U.S. Open Triathlon

ROCKWALL,TX. (September 1, 2014) Rockwall will be the host of the U.S. Open Triathlon on October 11 and 12.  In addition to Olympic, Sprint and Super Sprint distances; relays in the Olympic and Sprint distances; and two youth courses, the U.S. Open Triathlon will also serve as the USA Triathlon South Midwest Collegiate Race Series […]

Modern Woodmen regional director looks to expand team

(September 1, 2014) Shey T. Stegall, previously a managing partner in the Texas North region, was appointed regional director of the Texas North Central region on Aug. 1. He began his career with Modern Woodmen of America in 2011. Stegall says the opportunity to become a regional director is exciting. His goal is to reach […]

Rockwall to celebrate Texas Night Out Oct 7

ROCKWALL, TX. (August 31, 2014) Rockwall will celebrate “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on Tuesday , October 7th from 6- 8pm. Every year, thousands of Rockwall residents participate in Texas Night Out by turning on their porch lights, locking their doors, and spending the evening outside with neighbors. Many communities plan block parties, cookouts, or […]

Wing-A-Thon to benefit Rockwall Boys & Girls Club

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 11, 2014) Come cheer on local celebrities as they compete to be crowned as the Wing King or Queen at the 1st Annual Buffalo Wild Wings Wing-A-Thon on Wednesday, September 3. The event, which benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County, will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The […]