PHOTOS and WINNERS: Rockwall Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

PHOTOS and WINNERS: Rockwall Chamber Annual Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the outstanding contributions of local businesses, organizations and individuals to the community during its East Bound and Down Annual Awards Banquet on Jan. 23 at Southern Junction. Congratulations to the following winners of each category: Best Practices in Community Involvement: Southwest Kia […]

Pullen Watch D.O.G.S. host Donuts with Dad

Pullen Watch D.O.G.S. host Donuts with Dad

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 25, 2018) The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program at Pullen Elementary School hosted its Annual Donuts with Dads event on Friday morning, January 19. A great time was had by fathers, father figures, and their students munching away on donuts, coffee, fruit, and juice. This much-anticipated event is a highlight […]

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 seeks sponsors for class project

Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 seeks sponsors for class project

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 24, 2018) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2018 is seeking sponsors for their class project: “Rockwall Information Resource Hubs” specifically designed to assist families in the community that find themselves in the midst of crisis or transition.  The project will see the installation of nine dedicated computer resource stations in existing […]

Lone Star CASA: ‘Every child deserves a loving home this Valentine’s Day’

CASA volunteer training begins May 1 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) While many children eagerly await candy and cards this Valentine’s Day, children in the child welfare system wait for something much more permanent – a loving home. When children are removed from their homes due to evidence of abuse or neglect and placed […]

Mardi Gras, Party Gras at Dodie’s at the Rockwall Harbor

Live music, food and drink specials, and free beads! (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) You don’t have to go to New Orleans to find the best Mardi Gras celebration. Come savor the flavor of the French Quarter with lakeside dining and lively entertainment on the beautiful shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. Dodie’s Cajun […]

Rockwall High School student heads to State for original music composition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) Mitch Jackson, a second-year piano student at Rockwall High School, will be competing at the state level of PTA Reflections for his original music composition. Sixty thousand students across the state of Texas participate and less than three percent advance to the state level. If Mitch advances beyond state, he […]

Rowlett Chamber Community Awards Banquet Jan. 27

Rowlett Chamber Community Awards Banquet Jan. 27

(ROWLETT, TX — January 17, 2018) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce has announced that its 39th Annual Community Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018. The banquet is Rowlett’s premier business event as it highlights the most accomplished companies and individuals as well as the Chamber’s past year accomplishments. Awards will be […]

White tigers and bears rescued in seizure operation

White tigers and bears rescued in seizure operation

(WYLIE, TX — January 23, 2018) A white tiger, a snow white tiger, and two bears were seized on Jan. 18 in a joint operation by In-Sync Exotics, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the local county Sheriff’s office. The animals were seized from people who did not have proper permits and were housing them illegally. The two […]

Garland ISD community to welcome new superintendent

Garland ISD community to welcome new superintendent

(GARLAND, TX — January 23, 2018) Join Garland ISD in welcoming its 10th and first Hispanic superintendent in the district’s more than 100-year history, Dr. Ricardo López, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Curtis Culwell Center. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Dr. López, make comments on video, snap selfies with fun […]

McLendon-Chisholm city council approves Veterans Memorial Monument

McLendon-Chisholm city council approves Veterans Memorial Monument

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 23, 2018) Mindy Lovell & Robert Steinhagen, co-chairs of the McLendon-Chisholm Veterans Memorial for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), presented a donation for the City to allocate an area on the grounds of City Hall. This noble donation is for a Veterans Memorial Monument to honor all of America’s […]