Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

Rockwall YMCA welcomes new Membership, Wellness Director

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Many exciting developments are taking place at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, and among them is the hiring of Membership and Wellness Director, Sharyn Hightower. Sharyn is looking forward to beginning her new role on Sept. 30th, but she is definitely no stranger to the Y.  She has been with […]

Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament Sept 27

Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament Sept 27

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Ninth Annual Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament to be held Friday, Sept. 27 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. “Proceeds from this tournament fund the Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarship fund,” said Dale Cherry, president of the Rockwall Chapter of […]

Lone Star CASA to participate in Donor Bridge

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Thursday, September 19 is North Texas Giving Day, and Lone Star CASA will be one of those beneficiaries on the Leaderboard this year as the contributions are tallied during a seventeen-hour giveathon, running from 7 am until midnight.  North Texas Giving Day is an annual fundraising event that focuses on […]

Rockwall D.A. named ‘Woman of Influence’

Rockwall D.A. named ‘Woman of Influence’

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – Rockwall District Attorney Kenda Culpepper was named the 2013 “Woman of Influence” by the Rockwall Republican Women last week. RCRW Past President Jerry Fisher and State Senator Bob Deuell presented the award at the club’s August Tea at Occasions in Royse City. The award is to recognize ladies who are […]

Rockwall Water Polo fall league registration underway

Location:        Rockwall Aquatic Center, 1205 T. L. Townsend Drive, Rockwall, TX  75087 Start Date/End Date: Tuesday, August 27 to Sunday, October 27 Age Groups/Eligibility:          Athletes of all age groups are welcome to participate (practices are coed). Groups will be split up based on grade in school as well as experience. Practice dates & Times:        Tuesday […]

Rockwall Boat Show to offer thrilling performances, new & vintage watercraft

Rockwall Boat Show to offer thrilling performances, new & vintage watercraft

(Rockwall) August 26, 2013 – VisitRockwall.com and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the Rockwall Boat Show, coming Sept. 28-29 at The Harbor. Sponsored by the Dallas Morning News, Rockwall’s inaugural “on land & in the water” boat show will feature new and vintage boats, stunning performances by the Metroplex Mavericks […]

Reader, advertiser feedback makes our day

Reader, advertiser feedback makes our day

(August 25, 2013) We receive hundreds of emails, Facebook messages and tweets every week, filled with good news and comments from our local community. I do my best to personally respond to each one. Without your stories, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish our mission – that is, to shine the spotlight on people, places […]

‘Why do I have to learn this? I’m never going to use this stuff!’

(Rockwall / Heath) August 25, 2013 – As the school year gets underway and your child is doing math homework, you may as well get ready for the question: “Why do I have to learn this?  I’m never going to use this stuff!” This argument generally starts around the algebra level, but you may have heard […]