Groundbreaking ceremony for Rockwall’s new Springhill Suites by Marriott

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2015) The City of Rockwall broke ground Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 18, on what promises to be another exciting addition to the community: Springhill Suites by Marriott, a four-story, 105-room hotel which will be built off of Lake Front Trail behind The Oar House in Rockwall. The hotel – being built […]

Rockwall artist, musician discovered by Nashville recording industry

Rockwall artist, musician discovered by Nashville recording industry

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) A young Rockwall resident performs her first solo in elementary school… fast forward nine years and that same student is now planning a trip to Nashville, TN to professionally record her music and film her first music video at the Kenny Lee Production Studio. Local poet, artist, and musician […]

Rockwall Kiwanis awards 9-year-old $200 ‘Just Cuz Helmets Matter’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall recently presented Gage Duke with a $200 check for his “Just Cuz Helmets Matter” program. Gage is a nine-year-old boy who has formed a nonprofit organization to provide bicycle safety education to all bicycle riders and also provide regulation bicycle helmets to any student […]

Justin Holland files as candidate for Texas House District 33

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) Conservative businessman Justin Holland filed official paperwork today in his bid to become the next member of the Texas House of Representatives. House District 33 includes all of Rockwall County and portions of Collin County. Earlier this year, Holland announced his intention to run following Representative Scott Turner’s announcement […]

Citizens share their vision for Heath at community meeting

Missed the Meeting? Give Your Input via Online Survey (HEATH, TX – Nov. 20, 2015) The 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update welcomed more than 75 citizens at the Community Open House held November 12 at City Hall. During the meeting, residents had the opportunity to share their vision, questions and concerns about the future of Heath. […]

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee endorses Lorne Liechty for Texas House

(HEATH, TX – Nov. 19, 2015) Earning one of the most sought after endorsements in the race for Texas House, District 33, Republican Lorne Liechty has received the support of the Concerned Women For America Legislative Action Committee. The support by the prestigious CWALAC is the highest profile endorsement yet to be announced in the race for Texas […]

Grand Marshal chosen for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade

Grand Marshal chosen for Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 19, 2015) The Kiwanis Club has picked the grand marshal for the annual Christmas Parade!  The theme this year is “A Picture Perfect Christmas,” and students from various elementary schools submitted a poster depicting the theme. Gracie Fleming from Amy Parks Heath Elementary school submitted the winning poster, showing a girl […]