Letter to the Editor: Rockwall County’s Open Space Master Plan

(ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX- July 1, 2015) Dear Editor: I’ve just read latest issue of PEOPLE and LAND in The Trust for Public Land magazine.   Some of the articles in this issue tell how long the path is to planning and preserving open spaces.  I am reminded of the recent past that influenced our current efforts for […]

It may be summer, but Helping Hands is already thinking Christmas

Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands.  For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]

Painting party raises over $1000 for Rockwall County Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2015) As part of their Annual Campaign, Rockwall County Helping Hands spiced things up with a “Paint with a Purpose” fundraiser on June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Thanks to the generous support of the local community, an astounding $1,145 was raised for the nonprofit agency to help neighbors […]

Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to support Rockwall resident Meredith Fox

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2015) The community is encouraged to join friends and family of Rockwall residents Ben and Meredith Fox at a come-and-go fundraising dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 6 at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad St., Suite 200. Meredith’s mother shares that “after brain surgery and every other treatment modality, […]

Senator Bob Hall, Rep Scott Turner to present Legislative Update at Chamber luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Texas State Senator Bob Hall and Representative Scott Turner as keynote speakers during its monthly Partnership Luncheon on Wednesday, July 15 at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Hall and Turner will discuss the 84th Legislative Session, providing important updates with respect […]

Community Workshop for Rockwall County Open Space Plan July 15

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 19, 2015) Earlier this year, Rockwall County began the process of developing its first countywide Open Space Master Plan (OSMP).  A previous 2008 study outlined three primary goals that the master plan effort is addressing: Preserve quality storm water corridors (including creeks, channels, flood plains, tributaries and easements). Protect/establish corridors […]

Hawaiian Falls Heroes Week begins July 5

Active duty military, veterans and first responders to receive free admission at all 7 water parks  (June 30, 2015) Hawaiian Falls Waterparks will honor active duty military members, veterans and first responders with Heroes Week July 5 – 10 at all seven Texas water parks and adventure parks. The Heroes, including military, firefighters, police and […]

Fulton Strutter Captain shines at Officer Camp, prepares for upcoming year

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2015) 2015-16 Fulton Strutter Captain, Reese Brown, sophomore, attended American/Dance and Drill Team Officer Camp at the Hilton Dallas Lakefront Hotel June7-10, 2015. Reese is the single officer for the Fulton Strutters for the upcoming year.  At camp, Reese attended seminars on leadership and learned several dances to prepare for the year.  […]