Open Space Alliance promotes conservation of Rockwall County’s natural resources

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 25, 2015) Covering only 147 square miles, it’s a well known fact that Rockwall is the smallest county in Texas. Residents also recognize that the last half of the 20th century has brought many changes to this historically agricultural area. Its desirable location outside the ever-growingDallas metropolitan area also brings growth. […]

iGo Global: Helping students learn to make God famous

WYLIE/ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2014) Lance Shumake wants to see students involved in missions, and more specifically, to see this generation of students living “on mission.” As President of iGo Global for 14 years, Shumake has overseen high school and college student teams travel to 21 countries to help fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to make […]

Rockwall second grader honored for saving brother’s life

Rockwall second grader honored for saving brother’s life

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) Eight-year-old Emma Santoro of Rockwall, whose quick thinking and bravery helped save the life her 18-month-old-brother, was recently presented the Rockwall Fire Department’s Civilian Medal of Honor Life Saving Award. The second grader was recognized in a ceremony at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, and later awarded the medal during a […]

Relay for Life Poker Run May 3

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (April 23, 2014) Ride your motorcycle or drive your car – but get to the Poker Run to raise money for the Relay for Life of Rockwall County. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Hang Time Sports Grill in Rowlett. See poster for details. For info, contact Don Tarrant 214-914-9320. […]

Breakfast manager’s sunny-side-up attitude spills over to customers, employees

Doing business right ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) There are people who are blessed with the gift of hospitality. They have the unique ability to make strangers feel welcome; they generate feelings of warmth, comfort and home. Finding one of these individuals is like finding a precious gem on a pathway of stones.  You find […]

‘Time is now’ for Rockwall’s high rise on the hill

‘Time is now’ for Rockwall’s high rise on the hill

ROCKWALL, TX (March 22, 2014) Opportunity has reached new heights in the thriving community of Rockwall. With 85% of the office/retail space already leased atTrendTower, all eyes seem to be on the nearly completed high rise on The Harbor hillside. The seven story building is anchored by Trend HR, the human resource outsourcing company for […]

‘The Voice of Rockwall’ carries positive message

‘The Voice of Rockwall’ carries positive message

ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2014) Gary Freedman may be best known for his voice, but the public speaker and charity auctioneer does much more than talk. In his 60-something years, the Rockwall resident has helped raise more than 3.7 million dollars for at least 50 nonprofit organizations, many of them here in his hometown. Gary’s […]