Meals on Wheels to host event May 18 (ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2017) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is preparing for the Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall. This year’s theme is “Age Out Loud.” Each May, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 10, 2017) Volunteers and tutors with the Rockwall Reading for Adults Literacy Program served up an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausages and scrambled eggs on Saturday, April 8, at Applebee’s Grill & Bar (Rockwall, TX). Proceeds from the fundraising event will help provide teaching materials for the Literacy Center in the […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 9, 2017) I tried to push the sewing needle through the layers of fabric again and again before assuming I had a dull needle. Choosing another one, I kept at it—without success. Everyone around me in the quilters’ club worked easily while I spent half an hour trying to make one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 9, 2017) My home was one of those destroyed on March 29 in Dalton Ranch. I cannot find the sufficient words to thank this incredible community for your love, prayers and support during this difficult time. A special thanks goes to Hays Elementary School PTA for their fundraiser of popsickles for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2017) Every summer, thousands gather on Thursdays at 7:30 pm at The Harbor (2059 Summer Lee) to experience Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake Series. This summer will have 13 concerts starting Thursday, May 4th and ending Thursday, July 27th. The concert series is a great FREE opportunity for family and friends to get together […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 7, 2017) Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on the U.S. military strikes in Syria: “The Assad regime’s horrific attack on innocent civilians earlier this week was in complete defiance of international law barring the use of chemical weapons. I applaud President Trump for his decision to call for […]
(AUSTIN, TX – April 7, 2017) Yesterday, the Texas House of Representatives approved the House budget and supplemental budget for the next two years. The House has exercised leadership in crafting a conservative, responsible budget that spends $106.8 billion in available revenue. Despite revenue challenges, and very significant population and inflation growth, the House biennium […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours event March 30 to make an important announcement to its members and the entire business community – the Chamber has earned Four Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious designation means that Rockwall Chamber has […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2017) Some groovy tunes performed by the Rockwall High School Walk the Line A Cappella Choir and an engaging talk by master motivational speaker Delatorro McNeal II were the highlights of the Rockwall Chamber Quarterly Partnership Breakfast on Thursday, April 6. Presented by Star Transit, the breakfast event saw folks […]
(ROWLETT, TX — April 6, 2017) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held its 38th Annual Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Garland. The Community Awards Banquet is the premier event that brings the whole of Rowlett Leaders together to celebrate Rowlett. Outgoing Chamber Chairman, Eva Hummel of […]