Meals on Wheels seeks community help to feed seniors

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Rockwall County Meals on Wheels Senior Services recently sent out letters to 8,000 people asking for help from the community. MOWSS is a non-profit organization that counts on its volunteers and support from companies and individuals in Rockwall County. They distribute 45,000 meals per year to seniors who may, otherwise, go […]

Rockwall Pool Stop wins excellence award

Rockwall Pool Stop wins excellence award

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals awarded Pool Stop with the Bronze Award this week at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. President of Pool Stop, Harvey Rippy received the Bronze Award on behalf of Pool Stop. The APSP International Awards of Excellence program recognizes and rewards installations of pools, […]

Rockwall swimmers compete at TISCA invitational

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013)  The Rockwall High School boys and girls swim teams competed at the North Texas TISCA Invitation November 22-23,. The 74 schools participated in this meet which is normally the largest and fastest swim meet in Texas every fall. Representing the Yellowjackets were William Rapp, Noah Day, Mitchell Eldridge, and Nick Stencel. Representing […]

Jingle Bell Run for Blane Dec 14

ROCKWALL – November 25, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson.  The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory […]

Heath Holiday in the Park Dec 6

HEATH (November 25, 2013) Come welcome the holiday season with your friends and neighbors at the Heath Holiday in the Park presented by the Special Events Board on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. in the Towne Center Park Pavilion located behind City Hall. This cherished community tradition will feature all of the season’s favorites […]

Orange Wave Band freshmen make Region III All Region Band

Orange Wave Band freshmen make Region III All Region Band

ROCKWALL (November 22, 2013) Ten freshman Orange Wave Band members from Rockwall High School earned chairs in the TMEA Region III Freshman All Region Band this past Saturday, November 16th. They are Alex King, Lauren Kimmel, Julia Kim, Steven Clements, Kayla Pringle, Dananh Ton, Ryan Rhode, Ben Fields, Blake Collins, and Cody Rodriguez. More that […]

Friday Study Club asks ‘What were you doing Nov 22, 1963?’

Friday Study Club asks ‘What were you doing Nov 22, 1963?’

ROCKWALL (November 22, 2013) The Friday Study Club met November 15th in the home of Peg Pannell Smith. Barbara Wardlaw and Caroline Cullins were co-hostesses. Caroline, at the piano, entertained arriving members with beautiful music. Following the business session, Dorothy Ramsay presented the program, “What Were You Doing on November 22, 1963?”, an appropriate subject […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Director of Membership Development

ROCKWALL (November 22, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce a new addition to the staff, Brad Bischof as Director of Membership Development. Prior to joining the Chamber, he was employed with Bob Lilly Promotions and most recently as VP National Accounts at CardLab, Inc.  Brad has over 30 years […]

Lake Pointe to host informational session on Affordable Care Act

ROCKWALL (November 22, 2013) Join Lake Pointe Medical Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 3 for an Informational Session to help answer questions related to insurance under the Affordable Care Act. There will be FREE blood pressure & blood sugar screening. Cliff Harris, former Safety of the Dallas Cowboys & Ring of Honor member, will be […]