One Man’s Treasure prepares for coat drive

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 12, 2015) Getting your closets ready for winter? One Man’s Treasure, a local non-profit organization which serves the needs of formerly incarcerated men, will be collecting men’s coats during the month of November. Over 400 coats are needed for OMT’s clients this coming winter. OMT will distribute the clothing to indigent men […]

Save the Date: FUMC Rockwall ‘Tis the Season Bazaar Nov 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2015) First United Methodist Church Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellowjacket Lane, will host its annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7. The community is encouraged to come get a jump on holiday shopping at this much-anticipated event, where shoppers will discover handmade crafts, […]

Men and Ladies of Honor to host 5k to ‘shine a light on fatherlessness’

(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY,TX. (October 29, 2014) The Royse City Order of the Eastern Star has chosen Mary Smith at 1414 Eagle Point Drive as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner for November. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, […]

Newcomers elect new officers, plan fall meetings

ROCKWALL, TX (September 8, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2014-15. Their first luncheon meeting of the new year will be Thursday, September 11 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Officers are: President Jean Lakner, 1st Vice President/Programs Kathy Weintraub, 2nd Vice President/Membership Judy Buffington, Treasurer Ann […]

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor

Rockwall Rotary names Student of Honor

ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) Brendan Murray was recently presented the Rotary Club’s Student of Honor Award at the November 21st lunch meeting. Brendan attends Nebbie Williams Elementary,  and was honored for his outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Lisa Gielow, Principal at Celia Hays, presented the award. for her outstanding academic and citizenship achievement. Information and photo by […]

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

Royse City Chamber recognizes Yard of the Month

ROYSE CITY (November 19, 2013) Congratulations to the Koozer family at 117 Northwood in Hidden Creek for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner! The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to break ground on $5M expansion

Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony Thursday 4pm (ROCKWALL -November 5, 2013) The public is welcome as the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall hosts a groundbreaking ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. The event celebrates a nearly $5 million renovation & expansion project that will add 12,000 sq ft to the facility. Local […]

Rockwall Democrats to meet Nov 16, ‘Battle Year 2014’

ROCKWALL (November 5, 2013) Rockwall Democrats will host their monthly meeting on Saturday, November 16th at Harry Myers Community Center, 815 E Washington St. in Rockwall. The breakfast meeting opens at 9 a.m. with a tribute to Native American Month, followed by a report and discussion on Strategic Planning. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Democratic […]