(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank everyone who attended its annual La Tee Da event at Hidden Creek on Nov. 30. With a portion of the funds raised, the Chamber and the Professional Women’s Alliance were able to donate $1,000 to a non-profit voted on the night […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2017) Rockwall Dance Academy proudly showcased their talented dancers in the studio’s very first ballet production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 2nd in the Performing Arts Center of North Forney High School. The ballet was under the direction of Emily Hatch. “Since I was a little girl I’ve always loved […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – December 4, 2017) Winter sports season at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA gets underway this week as the Little Ballers and Youth Basketball League begin practice at various Rockwall ISD facilities. In January, these 836 young athletes will be shooting hoops on brand new wood flooring that is currently being installed in the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 4, 2017) Congressman John Ratcliffe recently recognized four Rockwall-Heath High School students who were the winners of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ 4th District. Last week at his District Office located at 6531 Horizon Rd, Ratcliffe presented seniors Kyle Jackson and Jonathan Payne, Jr., and juniors Michael Bess and […]
(HEATH, TX — December 1, 2017) Heath Salon & Spa presented checks of $3,000 each to Women in Need (WIN) and Patriot Paws Service Dogs from the proceeds of its Holiday Open House fundraiser on Nov. 9. The salon welcomed representatives from both organizations to receive the donations on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Open House […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov. 28, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our December print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2017) We Are Rockwall brought hundreds from around the community together to enjoy a massive Thanksgiving meal at Dorris Jones Elementary School on Nov. 18. Families had their fill of turkey, ham, dressing and other favorite eats of the holiday as they enjoyed live entertainment, raffle prizes, blessing bags to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 27, 2017) On Saturday, Nov. 18, Austin and I had the opportunity to use our best detective skills at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre out in Royse City. “Dismay in a Manger” is a comedy and a mystery with some old western flair. The cast traveled from the Texas Star Dinner […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 16, 2017) Rockwall Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove recently received a state certification in Fire Executive Management Training (FEMT), becoming one of the first women to graduate from the program at Sam Houston State University on Nov. 10. Hargrove currently serves as vice president of the Texas Fire Marshals Association and was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 7, 2017) When Herman Billnitzer joined the Navy as a Pharmacist Mate during the Pacific War in 1942, little did he know he’d wind up spending the majority of his service as a Corpsman of the 1st Marines Division, dodging bullets and tending the wounded on the front lines. “As I […]