Is it Urgent or Emergent?

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – If your family is like mine, any fun weekend is likely to turn chaotic at a moment’s notice.  Unfortunately, chaos sometimes turns into a critical need for medical attention.  I have come to realize, from experience, that planning ahead for that possibility is as necessary as the weekend grocery list. […]

Helping Hands Health Center welcomes new medical staff members

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – The Health Center of Helping Hands is pleased to welcome two new mid-level healthcare providers that have joined Nikki Johnston, FNP.  Nikki, a graduate of  Graceland University in Independence, Missouri with a MSN, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner, has been with the Health Center since September, 2011. Joann Coons is […]

City of Rockwall: Public Safety Announcement

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – In an effort to ensure that public safety remains a top priority with the City of Rockwall, officials often partner with area agencies for better protection of residents. Recently, the Rockwall Fire Department brokered an agreement with the Rowlett Fire Department to use each other’s Emergency Operations Center in the […]

Rockwall Rock Star of the Year winners announced

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to the winners of Peghead Guitars’ 2103 Rockwall Rock Star of the Year contest winners! Look at everyone who dressed like a rock star to win $2,500 cash VIEW CONTESTANT PHOTOS ORIGINAL STORY: (Rockwall) July 22, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some […]

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Shop and enjoy a back-to-school celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at Rockwall Ford, 990 E. Interstate 30, benefiting Rockwall PAWS. There will be local vendors, great food, fashion, music, raffle prizes and more. Rockwall Paws works to reduce the number of unwanted or homeless animals […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Britt’s Training Systems

(Rockwall) August 14, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Britt’s Training Systems, located at 205 County Line Road in Rockwall. Recently voted Rockwall’s Best Trainer, Britt’s Training Systems offers strength and fitness training for all ages, with men’s and women’s kettlebell training and children’s athletic programs. “We help people move […]

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

(Rowlett) August 13, 2013 – Friends of Rowlett Animals will host their fourth annual Pooch Plunge benefiting Rowlett’s homeless pets at 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 18 at Wet Zone, 5304 Main Street in Rowlett. Bring your four legged “best friend” for a dip in the pool. “Hula Hound” Costume, “Bobbing for Hotdogs,” and […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse STAR players to perform ‘Grease’

(Rockwall) August 13, 2013 – The Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk, is holding its acting workshop for special needs adults called S.T.A.R. (Special Theatre at Rockwall) during August. The group will be performing the musical “Grease, the School Version” on Saturday August 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday August 18th at 2pm. Tickets […]

Rockwall Pawn to host free hot dog cookout, prizes

(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – Rockwall Pawn will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a FREE hot dog cookout, complete cake, drinks, and prize drawings. The community is welcome beginning at 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Saturday, August 24. Come by to register to win a Fender guitar and an amp! Visit Rockwall Pawn, located at […]

Meet Ranger, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(Rockwall) August 12, 2013 –We’re conducting an informal Blue Ribbon News survey. Please tell us who you consider to be the most popular Ranger of all time? Nolan Ryan? Pudge Rodriguez? Before you decide, please allow us to throw a new possibility into the mix. We have a feeling that when you see his adorable face, this […]