Meet Harper, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) Harper is a sweet and affectionate girl who is looking for someone with whom to share her love. She’s the perfect age of three, with energy for play, but maturity to sit down for cuddles and petting. She gets along with other dogs and humans of all sizes. Contact  today […]

Rockwall author launches latest book, ‘Voices of Aging’

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2015) Upper Room Books and Juliette Fowler Communities in Dallas recently hosted a launch event for Rockwall author Missy Buchanan and her new book, “Voices of Aging.” The event included a panel of adult children and aging parents including Dorothy Roberts, sister of Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts; Jane McGarry, special […]

Gardening Tea Luncheon to benefit Meals on Wheels

Gardening Tea Luncheon to benefit Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Gardening Tea Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Nineteen at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. Order tickets now at rockwallmealsonwheels.org and help support MOWSS’ mission to  keep the […]

Lone Star CASA urges legislators to keep Child Welfare Reform a state priority

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Lone Star CASA joined more than 300 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, board members and staff from across the state at the Capitol recently to speak up for children in the child welfare system. Seven representatives from the program traveled to Austin as part of CASA Day at the […]

Aspasians host Helping Hands CEO Jon Bailey

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) During their monthly meeting at the home of Kelly Webb on Feb. 17, the Aspasians hosted Jon Bailey, President and CEO of Rockwall County Helping Hands.  This month’s Mardi Gras-themed meeting included lots of fun with beads and masks, but focused on the outstanding mission of Helping Hands in the […]

Rockwall provides two new unique destinations

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) Phelps Lake Park and Yellowjacket Park are two new, exciting destinations that enhance the park and recreation opportunities for Rockwall residents.  Phelps Lake Park, which officially opened this month on the north side of Rockwall, completes a premier outdoor recreation destination. It has a launching pier for kayaking enthusiasts and […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities awards grants

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The City of Rowlett’s Arts and Humanities has made its annual awards of arts grants for 2015. Grant recipients include Artists ‘Round Texas to support their professional artist demonstrations and education programs, The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds to support their purchase of music and conductor expenses and Lake Cities Chorale to […]

Rockwall Chamber recognizes Sheila Hair as Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015)The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Sheila Hair, Vice President and Co-Owner of My Computer Guy, as its Ambassador of the Month. Sheila graduated from Texas Christian University in 1994 with degrees in Communication and Marketing. As Director of Marketing for My Computer Guy, Sheila is responsible […]

Uptown Downtown Gallery prepares to open in Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Artists and art lovers from around the Rockwall community will soon see a brand new, one-of-a-kind art gallery come to town, featuring artwork from several of Rockwall’s finest artists. Local artists H. Doug Agee, Bob Chilton, Joetta Currie, Betty Hoaglund, and James and Nancy Kuntz have been busy putting paint […]

Rockwall Chamber announces new staff members

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce today announced three new staff members: Vice President of Operations Donna Roland; Membership Director John Dickson; and Marketing Coordinator Kathy Lomont. In Donna Roland’s role as VP of Operations, she will provide management for Chamber operations and administration of membership services, including the maintenance and expansion of the membership […]