Meals on Wheels receives donation

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2015) April English, co-owner of English Insurance and member of Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015, announced that LR recently had the opportunity – on behalf of English Insurance and through Safeco Insurance – to enter Meals on Wheels into a contest called “Make More Happen.” With over 100 applications submitted across the country, Meals on […]

Rockwall Art League hosts Cecy Turner oil painting workshop

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 7, 2015) November 9th and 10th the Rockwall Art League will host an oil painting workshop with artist Cecy Turner. The event will be held at the Fate Community Center,104 William E Crawford  Ave. Fate TX 75087 from  9 am to 4 pm. Students are expected to supply their own easel and […]

The Great Duck Hunt begins in Rockwall

The Great Duck Hunt begins in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2015) Beginning this week you might find fellow Rockwall residents duck hunting around town. But there’s no need to worry: their pursuit will be bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers have decided to […]

Meet Clarabella, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL,TX- July 6, 2015) Sweet Clarabella found herself alone in a local shelter after all of her puppies were adopted. Luckily she is now in a foster home, but would really prefer a forever home she can call her own.  She is a loving and playful girl who enjoys other dogs that are close to […]

Friends of the Rockwall County Library prepare for new year

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 6, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library, a non-profit organization, is busy preparing for another great year.  Membership dues are a large part of its fundraising efforts. If you have not renewed your membership or would like to join FOL, you may pick up a brochure at the front desk or […]

Helping Hands CEO to address Rockwall County Democratic Party July 18

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2015) The Rockwall County Democratic Party will host Jon Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of Rockwall County Helping Hands, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18 at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E. Washington, Rockwall. Bailey will be addressing the many ways that Helping Hands provides services to the people of Rockwall […]

Business After Hours event at Honda Cars of Rockwall includes special announcement

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 5, 2015) Honda Cars of Rockwall welcomed Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce members as well as other guests during the Rockwall Chamber Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 2. Folks were invited to come meet the friendly staff of Honda Cars of Rockwall, take a look around its facility and […]

Texas Health Rockwall recognized for Outstanding Patient Care

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 2, 2015) Premier, Inc. has recognized Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall as a finalist for the QUEST® Award for High-value Healthcare in providing outstanding patient care. Nationally, out of over 300 hospitals considered for the award, Texas Health Rockwall was one of seven to be named a finalist.  To be recognized […]

Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County’s Open Space Master Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine.   Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces.  I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]

It may be summer, but Helping Hands is already thinking Christmas

Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands.  For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]