Rowlett Chamber president receives national designation

Rowlett Chamber president receives national designation

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) – Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Michael Gallops, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center, has graduated from the program […]

Leadership Rockwall class members participate in ‘eye-opening’ societal simulation

Leadership Rockwall class members participate in ‘eye-opening’ societal simulation

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2022 attended a special program this month here in Rockwall.  The cohort participated in a program called “SIMSOC,” which is a societal simulation that involves being placed in a virtual community of people with a variety of resources and needs.  The purpose is to emulate […]

Ringing True: Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath begins restoration of century-old bell tower

Ringing True: Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath begins restoration of century-old bell tower

ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2021 — Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, and marking the occasion is the restoration of its historic bell tower. Recently, the church commemorated the start of the renovation project with the removal of the 120-year-old steel bell inside the tower. […]

Rockwall County Helping Hands Toy Drive underway through Dec. 6

Rockwall County Helping Hands Toy Drive underway through Dec. 6

  ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 16, 2021) The Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 45th Annual Christmas Toy Drive, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall,  kicked off in a big way during this past weekend’s Festival of Trees. Those wishing to donate should purchase a $20 to $25 gift appropriate for the child listed on the front of […]

Soroptimist Rockwall shares holiday blessings with Reese Manor senior residents

Soroptimist Rockwall shares holiday blessings with Reese Manor senior residents

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Each year, dedicated volunteers with Soroptimist Rockwall prepare holiday feasts and treats for residents at Reese Manor – a senior housing complex located at 100 Lake Meadows Drive.  Their generous efforts are part of the Soroptimist S.T.A.R.S. (Soroptimist Toasting Area Retired Seniors) project that began over 17 years ago. As […]

Best in DFW: Small town santuary, In-Sync Exotics, wins big awards

Best in DFW: Small town santuary, In-Sync Exotics, wins big awards

WYLIE, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) The votes are in, and the public has spoken! In-Sync Exotics is the Best Outdoor Activity in DFW! In an annual contest sponsored by The Dallas Morning News, the public was asked to vote for their favorites in a variety of categories. In-Sync Exotics was up against some stiff competition, […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Like Thanksgiving without the Turkey

Patti Richter, On Faith: Like Thanksgiving without the Turkey

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 15, 2021) Some memories stand out within the annals of holidays past—for better or worse reasons. I recall my first Thanksgiving holiday away from home due to threatening weather. My college friend and housemate, Rhonda, could not drive the distance to join her family either, so we hatched a plan for our […]

Rockwall Chamber president Darby Burkey, IOM, graduates from Institute of Organization Management

Rockwall Chamber president Darby Burkey, IOM, graduates from Institute of Organization Management

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Darby Burkey, IOM, President/CEO, of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has graduated from […]

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab honors resident veterans with a pinning ceremony

Highland Meadows Health & Rehab honors resident veterans with a pinning ceremony

ROCKWALL, TX – November 12, 2021 — On Veterans Day, Highland Meadows Health & Rehab celebrated all of its residents who are veterans with a special pinning ceremony led by Rockwall County Judge David Sweet. Sweet fastened an honorary American flag pin to each resident veteran in attendance, as Highland Meadows staff joined him in […]

Rowlett police seek info in murder investigation

Rowlett police seek info in murder investigation

ROWLETT, TX (Nov. 11, 2021) On Nov. 8, 2021, Rowlett police responded to an unconscious person call in the 7400 block of Gillon Drive. Rowlett police officers responded and found a deceased male who was later identified as 42-year-old Darrell Lewis. Darrell Lewis had been shot to death. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information […]