Meet Hunter, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2017) Here’s Hunter! Sweet Hunter is looking for his forever home. He is a sweet little guy who wants to be by his human’s side. He does great with his the dogs and cats in his foster home.  Hunter’s adoption fee is $75 which covers all his age appropriate shots, […]

Celebration of Life: Services for Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2017) Joanne Elizabeth (Grischy) Stranne, age 83 of Rockwall, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2017.  She was born on October 10, 1933 ,in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John and Bertha (Reitzes) Grischy.  After raising their family in Columbus, Ohio, Joanne and her husband moved to Rockwall […]

Light bulb moment sparks rush of creativity

Light bulb moment sparks rush of creativity

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2017) Have you ever had one of those days where your, uh, well let’s call them creative juices for lack of a better term, just seem to flow? Where you have an epiphany of sorts, and then get another idea that builds on it, and then another, and another? Well, […]

Rockwall Painting With a Twist debuts on ‘Undercover Boss’

Rockwall Painting With a Twist debuts on ‘Undercover Boss’

(ROCKWALL,TX – Jan. 11, 2017)  A large crowd gathered at Mellow Mushroom to witness Rockwall Painting With a Twist’s debut on CBS’s ‘Undercover Boss’ during a watch party on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Among them was a woman who many locals might call the star of the episode – Rockwall Painting With a Twist Instructor Bree McCleskey, […]

Ratcliffe’s ALERT, SOPRA legislation passes House

Ratcliffe’s ALERT, SOPRA legislation passes House

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 12, 2017) Two bills introduced by Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) passed in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday to help drain the “regulatory swamp” bred during the Obama Presidency. Ratcliffe introduced both bills – the ALERT Act (H.R. 75) and the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (H.R. 76) – on day […]

Rockwall County Library to host free demo of new online research, reference tool

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2017) The Rockwall County Library welcomes the community to join them for a free “ReferenceUSA” demonstration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at the library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. ReferenceUSA is a the premier online research and reference tool for area business professionals, sales reps, marketers, government […]

State Rep Justin Holland sworn in as first Texas House member from Rockwall County since 1915

AUSTIN, TX – Yesterday, State Representative Justin Holland (R-Rockwall) was sworn in to serve House District 33 (HD 33) in the Texas House of Representatives. The 85th Texas Legislature convenes today for 140 days. “I’m incredibly honored to serve the residents of HD 33 and it’s an honor to be the first elected state representative from […]

Rockwall Chamber Dec. 2016 Ambassador of the Month

Rockwall Chamber Dec. 2016 Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Chamber is proud to announce its Dec 2016 Ambassador Of The Month, Melody Hail. Melody started her career with Helping Hands over 7 years ago as Development Director.  She brought to the agency her love of serving locally with over 20 years of experience in non-profit organizations. […]