(ROCKWALL,TX – Jan. 26, 2016) On Dec. 25, 2015 the neighboring community of Rowlett was hit by a devastating EF4 tornado leaving 1,100 homes uninhabitable and many businesses affected. Two Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront team members and several other Rowlett residents were affected and left without power for multiple days. Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront was fortunate enough […]
(ROCKWALL COOUNTY, TX – Jan. 26, 2016) The team of investigators, support staff, and prosecutors who tried the capital murder case against Eric Williams, who killed three people in Kaufman County in 2014 (including two county prosecutors) and was sentenced to death, were honored with an award from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) at a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) Rockwall Women’s League is now accepting grant requests from non-profit agencies that provide services to Rockwall County. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2016. Proceeds from the Rockwall Women’s League annual fundraising charity ball will be used to provide grants to area not-for-profit organizations and scholarships for Rockwall […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) The Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association, along with other several school districts in Region X, will present a special pre-retirement program for all interested educators on Saturday, Feb. 13. If you are a Rockwall area teacher considering retiring this year or in the near future, this free event will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2016)In 2015, Steve and Barbara Jackson, Toyota of Rockwall owners, presented $5,000 to four lucky non-profit organizations. Half of the donation is made by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. as part of Toyota’s Matching grant program. Because of this grant program over the last five years, community organizations have been […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 25, 2016) This good news just in: by the time you read this, my book, the one on Heath history which I’ve been working on for about a year and a half, will be published! Let me backtrack to the summer of 2014, when I was first contacted via email by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2016) Come cheer on Rockwall’s own Dalton Rapattoni, vocal coach at the School of Rock, who is competing on American Idol’s Hollywood Week. He earned his ticket to Hollywoodwith his rendition of Phantom of the Opera. We’ll also be cheering on Rowlett singer Jaci Butler, vocalist for local band Jagged […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2016) Looking for a running partner? Keep looking! Lou-Lou is a full-figured little lady who is looking for a quiet home with a soft couch to curl up on. She is a sweet little girl who is a little shy until she gets to know you. She is not very […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) Rockwall businesses and honored guests will be recognized on Tuesday, January 26th at the 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet (Can I Get A Yee Haw!) presented by Cavender’s Boot City. Over 440 attendees will enjoy steak dinners; desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate; dancing; and socializing courtesy […]
(HEATH, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) City of Heath Mayor Pro Tem Brian Berry today announced he has filed as a candidate for the mayoral seat on the City of Heath Council in the May 2016 General Election. The council seat is being vacated by current Mayor Lorne Liechty. Berry is currently serving his second […]