For a long time, bottles have dominated the beer industry, craft or otherwise. Increasingly however, cans have encroached on bottles’ territory, becoming more and more common as the preferred choice of breweries across the U.S. and to a a lesser extent, Europe. Some people take issue with this, often associating cans with cheaper, lower quality, […]
Mark your calendars and join Women in Need (WIN) for their annual Chocolate Indulgence event on Friday, February 14 at Hidden Creek, 215 Chris Cuny Parkway in Heath. A special VIP sponsorship cocktail party is set to begin at 5:30 p.m.; doors open to the public at 6. Guests will enjoy a memorable Valentine’s evening of […]
Tru by Hilton in Rockwall, TX celebrated its official groundbreaking on Thursday, January 30. The hotel is situated on a bluff with views of Lake Hubbard, and offers convenient access to the Harbor District of shops, restaurants and a movie theatre. Co-owner Bill Margaritis and Mark Ricketts, President and COO of McNeill Hotel Company, […]
Here’s a digital look at our February 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 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 […]
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host a Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes Valentine’s Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Enjoy coffee, juice, fruit, all-you-can-eat pancakes and a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. In-Sync is home to over 70 rescued exotic cats. The nonprofit […]
Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias” will return to the stage at Rockwall Community Playhouse on Jan. 31. This will be the fourth production of the adored story at RCP, and the fourth time for Darlene Singleton to direct the show. “Steel Magnolias” is set in Truvy’s beauty salon where all the ladies who are “anybody” come […]
He doesn’t do it for the recognition or praise. In fact, he’s often very quickly onto the next project, or in this case, how to make this one even bigger and better. You may have heard of Dr. Stan Lowrance, DDS, but you may have no idea what the local dentist has done behind the […]
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to enter its 91st year serving the Rockwall community and surrounding areas. To celebrate the 2019 year and begin 2020, the Chamber brings to you “Game Changers: Because it’s Cool to be Chamber” Annual Meeting. This year the meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, January […]
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse was proud to represent the fine citizens of Rockwall County in the “One-and-Only, Horse Powered All-Western” Parade kicking off the 2020 Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. More than 2,000 horses joined by marching bands, floats and dignitaries. Posse member State Representative Justin Holland wrote on his Facebook page, “As […]
Troop 690 of Rockwall, led by Scoutmaster Rick Handschuch, recently honored four of its Boy Scouts that achieved Eagle Scout, the highest achievement of rank attainable in the program. Since the program’s inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process. Congratulations to (from left) Garrett Moss, Ricky Handschuch, Jackson Eaker and Josh […]