The Greatest Chamber: Rockwall Chamber Celebrates 90 Years with Circus-Themed Awards Banquet

The Greatest Chamber: Rockwall Chamber Celebrates 90 Years with Circus-Themed Awards Banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 90-year anniversary with a circus-themed Annual Awards Banquet honoring the best of the best in community business. Over 600 guests packed the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront for the event, which included a spectacular pre-show complete with jaw-dropping circus acts and fire […]

Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast with the Big Cats at In-Sync Exotics

Valentine’s Pancake Breakfast with the Big Cats at In-Sync Exotics

(WYLIE, TX – Jan. 20, 2019) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center in Wylie will host a Valentine’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Afterward, take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. The suggested donation is $25/adults, $15/kids ages 4-12, under 4 free. Credit cards are accepted; no ATM. […]

Rockwall Commissioners Recognize Employees of the Quarter

Rockwall Commissioners Recognize Employees of the Quarter

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 25, 2019) The Rockwall County Commissioners Court recognized the Employees of the Quarter along with several other outstanding individuals during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Employees of the Quarter/Fourth Quarter 2018 The court joined Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavensen in recognizing Officer Christopher Sclafani as Employee of the Quarter. […]

Rockwall Man with ALS Uses Eye Gaze Technology to Write Novel

Rockwall Man with ALS Uses Eye Gaze Technology to Write Novel

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 23, 2019) On Feb. 12, author Clint Townsend of Rockwall will celebrate the official release his new book, “X to the Nth.” The book marks the second authored by Townsend, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2006 and Lyme disease in 2010. The novel is available for preorder […]

Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to Host ‘Go Blue for Kids’ Gala

Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County to Host ‘Go Blue for Kids’ Gala

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2019) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County will host its 3rd Annual Go Blue for Kids Gala on Friday, April 26, 2019. “April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.  The gala is a culmination of activities planned, and is a great way to learn about the restorative services offered to children […]

Cooking with Ease: Girl Scout Cookie Mini Cheesecakes by Melissa Tate

Cooking with Ease: Girl Scout Cookie Mini Cheesecakes by Melissa Tate

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 18, 2019) It’s cookie time! And I’m sure all of you have a cute little Girl Scout encouraging you to purchase some of those infamous treats. I’m always torn between Samoas and Dosidos but then, of course, there is Thin Mints and Tagalongs and for sure you have to get the […]

Big Hats & Girlfriends: Rockwall Women’s League Annual Luncheon Feb. 8

Big Hats & Girlfriends: Rockwall Women’s League Annual Luncheon Feb. 8

“There’s just something special about a woman in a hat!” (ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 17, 2019) Grab your girlfriends and big hats for a fun luncheon hosted by the Rockwall Women’s League from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February 8 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. The annual Big Hats and Girlfriends event will feature lunch, […]

Rockwall Woman Crowned Mrs. North America Universal 2019

Rockwall Woman Crowned Mrs. North America Universal 2019

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16., 2019) In a pageant ceremony held in Lewisville, Texas, Kimberly Bader of Rockwall, was crowned Mrs. North America Universal 2019. Bader, husband John, an employee of the City of Rockwall Police Department, and their teenage son have resided in Rockwall since 2015, previously living in Austin, Texas. Bader is an award-winning […]

Rockwall Resident Brings Unique Experience to Housing Authority Board

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 15, 2019) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has appointed decorated Vietnam War hero, Joseph P. Lynch, to the Housing Authority Board. The board oversees the dwellings set aside for elderly and needy residents in the City of Rockwall. Fifteen year Rockwall resident and local hero, Mr. Lynch, brings a unique experience as the […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Honors Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipient

Rockwall Noon Rotary Honors Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipient

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2019) Rockwall Noon Rotary recognized Rotarian Stephani Woodward with the Paul Harris Fellow award during its meeting last week. The award honors individuals who contribute or make donations in their name of $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Rotarian Pete Snider presented Woodward with the award. […]