Rockwall High’s Coach Webb named President of Texas High School Coaches Association

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 26, 2018) Rockwall High School head football coach Rodney Webb was named the new president of the Texas High School Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon. This will be Coach Webb’s sixth season as the head man of the Rockwall Yellowjackets. He has reached the playoffs all previous five seasons. Webb’s overall […]

Hot Rocks Bike Ride this Saturday, Aug 11

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2018) Get ready to ride! The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return Saturday August 11, 2018. Register online NOW at HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes and the main event: a 56 mile course. Riders of all ages and skills […]

Grand opening, ribbon cutting for new dental practice in Heath

(HEATH, TX – July 25, 2018) Dr. Karina Bartz and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate the grand opening of her new dental practice in Heath, TX—KB Dental—with a Ribbon Cutting event at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 26. Community members are welcome to stop by their new office space for complimentary refreshments and hors […]

County Corner: State of the County Update

County Corner: State of the County Update

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2018) Commissioner David Magness and I had the great honor of providing a State of the County presentation to the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, with presentations to several more organizations scheduled in the near future. Allow me the opportunity to brag for a bit about some major projects the county […]

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers celebrate successful season

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers celebrate successful season

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 25, 2017) The kids of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their favorite western wear last Friday for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp. Western-themed décor was placed around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso in Rockwall catered a delicious Mexican feast, […]

Meet Zee, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2018) Zee is a three-month-old Labrador Retriever mix waiting for his new family! Zee has been neutered, microchipped and has had all age appropriate shots. His adoption fee is a donation of $200. Please email Rockwall Pets at info@rockwallpets.com for more information about Zee! Submitted by Sarah Grubbs. Our Blue Ribbon […]

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes, Oh My!

(WYLIE, TX – July 23, 2018) In Sync Exotics will host an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11 at its sanctuary, 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, TX 75098. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the wildlife rescue and education center, coffee, juice, fruit, yogurt, and flapjacks! Suggested donations: $25, adults; […]

Rowlett Chamber president completes 2nd year at Institute for Organization Management

Rowlett Chamber president completes 2nd year at Institute for Organization Management

(ROWLETT, TX — July 23, 2018) Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Loyola Marymount […]