Local businesses to be recognized at Rockwall Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2016) Rockwall businesses and honored guests will be recognized on Tuesday, January 26th at the 2016 Annual Awards & Partner Appreciation Banquet (Can I Get A Yee Haw!) presented by Cavender’s Boot City.  Over 440 attendees will enjoy steak dinners; desserts sponsored by Rod Holland Real Estate; dancing; and socializing courtesy […]

Two Fulton students earn national awards for academic achievement

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 5, 2015) Fulton School of Heath students Jerilynn D. Sanders and Preston Webb received national awards Oct. 2,  in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) selected Jerilynn to become a lifetime member of the esteemed organization, which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated […]

Winners announced at Rockwall Art League’s 2015 Fine Art Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Art League‘s 15th Annual Fine Art Show, presented Oct. 2-4 at Rockwall Rotary Hall, drew a steady crowd of artists, art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. The show was judged by nationally recognized, award winning artist Carol B. Mitchell. Cash awards were presented for Best of Show, […]

Get ‘Inspired’ at Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show, Oct 2-4

Get ‘Inspired’ at Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show, Oct 2-4

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) The Rockwall Art League will present “Inspired,” its 15th Annual Fine Art Show, October 2-4 at the Rockwall Rotary Building,408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. As in year’s past, this much-anticipated show is expected to draw a steady crowd of art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. Admission is free […]

Heath cheerleaders start school year with spirit – and awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2015) The Rockwall-Heath High School cheerleaders are full of back-to-school spirit after winning many awards at the National Cheerleader Association Camp this summer at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. Rockwall-Heath Cheer Program:  Top- Sofia Angelo, Kate Welch, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Logan Davis, Emma Hightower, Alexis Bobst, Breann Brown, Johnathan Smith, Caleb […]

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers end summer camp with boot scootin’ party

Rockwall YMCA Angel Campers end summer camp with boot scootin’ party

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 27, 2015) The kids of JER Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp program donned their cowboy best for a rootin’ tootin’ time at a cowboy-themed dance party marking the end of summer camp on Friday. Cardboard replicas of John Wayne and other assorted western-themed décor were scattered around the YMCA’s gymnasium. Chiloso’s in […]

Rock Wall Chapter DAR receives multiple awards

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2015) The Rock Wall Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution received multiple awards from state and national DAR representatives during its March 28 meeting at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Heath. Saturday’s speaker was Joy Harrell Cardinal, Honorary State Regent of Mexico, Past Recording Sec. General, past NSDAR (National Society Daughters […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities awards grants

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The City of Rowlett’s Arts and Humanities has made its annual awards of arts grants for 2015. Grant recipients include Artists ‘Round Texas to support their professional artist demonstrations and education programs, The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds to support their purchase of music and conductor expenses and Lake Cities Chorale to […]