Heath Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration in the Park

Heath Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebration in the Park

(HEATH, TX — June, 12, 2017) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet, recognition of our veterans […]

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

Rockwall High School student receives National Merit Scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 28, 2017) National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. One of those recipients is Jamie Hall, a Rockwall High School 2017 graduate, who was named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the fall of 2016. Jamie’s scholarship […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Appreciation Wholesalers Inc. to Royse City

Ribbon cutting welcomes Appreciation Wholesalers Inc. to Royse City

(ROYSE CITY, TX — June 28, 2017) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Appreciation Wholesalers, Inc. to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 24. Located at 118 E. Main Street, Suite 102, Appreciation Wholesalers is a family owned and faith based one stop shop for all your printing needs. Their […]

Rockwall ISD Board approves 2017-2018 budget

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 28, 2017) At Monday night’s School Board meeting, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2017-2018 budget. The Board adopted a general fund budget of approximately $123 million that included additional staffing and operational cost of opening Linda Lyon Elementary, a 2% salary increase for employees, additional staff positions for […]

Meet Brea, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) Brea is an energetic, happy, and as-loving-as-it-gets kind of girl. She instantly melts in your arms or lap once you start petting her. She is a white lab mix, but is smaller than a regular lab. She has a couple injuries from her prior life, but who doesn’t?!?! Even […]

Introducing new Rockwall Soroptimist Board of Directors

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 26, 2017) The new 2017-2018 Board of Directors of the Rockwall Soroptimist was installed by member Sandy Hansen at a dinner on June 22 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. Pictured from left to right: Norma Morris, Director; Ariana Hargrove, President-elect; Kim Sweet, President; Rhonda Wright, Treasurer; Holly Lyons, Director; Kami Webb, […]

Open Space Alliance BBQ draws big turnout at scenic Tate Farms

Open Space Alliance BBQ draws big turnout at scenic Tate Farms

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2017) Community members came out to the picturesque Tate Farms clad in western wear to enjoy some good food, dancing and more at the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance (RCOSA) Sunset & Stars BBQ. Sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, the event marked the first annual fundraiser for the […]

AMICA readies for Denim and Diamonds Gala in October

AMICA readies for Denim and Diamonds Gala in October

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2017) Amica Rockwall is gearing up for their annual Denim and Diamonds gala which benefits local non-profits as well as students through grants and scholarships. This year, the ladies’ charity was pleased to dole out $40,000 to assist local high school seniors in their educational endeavors. Rockwall High School graduates […]

Sen. Hall, Rep. Holland speak on 85th Texas Legislative Session

Sen. Hall, Rep. Holland speak on 85th Texas Legislative Session

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce welcomed State Senator Bob Hall and State Representative Justin Holland during last week’s Partnership Breakfast to hear what lawmakers accomplished during the 85th Texas Legislative Session. The state budget, public schools, mental health, and child protective services were among the top priorities addressed by […]