Altrusa donates backpacks, school supplies to Rockwall Rainbow Room

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Kathleen Mavencamp, President, Wendy Newman Santiago, President-Elect and Lee Scruggs, member of Altrusa International of Rockwall, donated 16 backpacks full of school supplies on behalf of the organization to Dorothy Burris, Board President of the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County. The backpacks and supplies were donated by Altrusa Rockwall members […]

Eyecare Rockwall to host back-to-school Kids Eye Care event to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Eyecare Rockwall will host a Back-to-School “Kids Eye Care” event at its new  facility, 810 Rockwall Parkway, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Eyecare Rockwall is raising awareness about the importance of yearly eye examinations for children, while bringing “focus” to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall […]

New app helps bridge communication gap for deaf Rockwall resident

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Every day, the deaf and hard-of-hearing struggle to break the barrier denying them total access to a full social and professional life. But local massage therapist Jeanna’ Meade, who’s been deaf since she was four years old, overcame that obstacle when she discovered a newly-developed mobile app called Ava. […]

Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Diane Porter with Weight Off For Life as its Ambassador of the Month for July 2016. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged.  Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote […]

The Computer: Your Child’s Friend or Foe?

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) The debate regarding the value of computers in education has been raging for as long as this person can remember.  If the question is “Can computers be used in education?” the obvious answer is yes. When the question is “Are computers better than, or even equal to live instruction?” […]

Chamber hosts New Teacher Welcome Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 15, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and members of the community came together to celebrate Rockwall ISD’s new teachers and staff at a welcome breakfast presented by Guild Mortgage Company – Crystal Tatum and SERVPRO of Rockwall/Rowlett in the Rockwall High School cafeteria on Aug. 10, 2016. […]

RCP celebrates 2015-2016 season with entrancing reunion party

RCP celebrates 2015-2016 season with entrancing reunion party

(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 15, 2016) Rockwall Community Playhouse commemorated another successful season with a night of great food, awards and mesmerizing entertainment at its 2015-2016 Season Reunion Party on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Shores Golf and Athletic Club. Cast and crew members from the past season’s productions were invited to dress in attire […]