(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) Some groovy tunes performed by the Rockwall High School Walk the Line A Cappella Choir and an engaging talk by master motivational speaker Delatorro McNeal II were the highlights of the Rockwall Chamber Quarterly Partnership Breakfast on Thursday, April 6. Presented by Star Transit, the breakfast event saw folks […]
(ROWLETT, TX — April 6, 2017) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held its 38th Annual Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Garland. The Community Awards Banquet is the premier event that brings the whole of Rowlett Leaders together to celebrate Rowlett. Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Eva Hummel of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) Bill Patterson, 96, and Adelle Luhn, 97, were crowned King and Queen of the Waltz Across Texas-themed Senior Prom held Tuesday at Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living in #Rockwall. Rockwall High students joined the residents to dance and dine as singer Paul Anderson performed classic tunes. Julie Claudio serves as […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 5, 2017) On March 4, the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) honored the members of the graduating class of 2017 for their successful completion of the NCL experience and requirements along with their commitment to the organization and the community. Highlights of the celebratory formal event, which […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) The Rockwall High School A Cappella Group, Walk the Line, won the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) semi-final competition at Marcus HS. They are now recognized as one of the (Top 8) A Cappella Groups in the nation. “These kids were truly outstanding,” said Rockwall High School Choir […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2017) The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Rockwall Independent School District its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County will host its first meeting on May 9th, and it is not too late to become a founding member! There are about 30 spots remaining. Visit their Facebook page to print off a membership form, and learn more about how this dynamic group will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April, 5, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) bill to combat child exploitation was approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. The Strengthening Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R. 1842), which aims to close loopholes in the federal laws that punish sex offenders, was passed by voice vote. “There are few things more […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 5, 2017) Crappie fishing was the Easter egg hunting of my teenage years and each spring when the water thawed, I couldn’t wait to catch the “paper-mouthed poissons.” After my baseball practice and Dad saw his last Saturday patient, we’d jump in the van and speed up to our cabin at […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 4, 2017) Homeowners are still working to recover from the storms that devastated their homes last week in North Rockwall—and the City of Rockwall is providing tips to protect residents from becoming victims of potential scam artists. Before the storm had subsided or the debris was even cleared away last Wednesday, […]