Rockwall Mayor issues Dysautonomia Awareness Month Proclamation

Rockwall Mayor issues Dysautonomia Awareness Month Proclamation

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 2016) Mayor Jim Pruitt recently issued a proclamation recognizing October 2016 as “Dysautonomia Awareness Month” in the City of Rockwall. Rockwall mom Nicole Watson, a Dysautonomia International volunteer said, “This disease has turned my daughter Regan’s world upside down. Despite that, our purpose in life is to help others impacted by […]

Rest Haven, Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol to host 2016 National Wreaths Across America event

Donations, volunteers needed (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 21, 2016) Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall will again join with the Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol to host the annual Wreaths Across America Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Rest Haven.  Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that works to continue and promote the […]

Meet Marshmallow, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 16, 2016) Marshmallow is just as sweet as her name implies. She is a calm and loving girl who wants nothing more than a soft spot to lay on and a gentle hand to nuzzle. She enjoys belly rubs and wants to be by her human’s side. Marshmallow has been spayed, […]

Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to host 2nd Farm to Feast event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 8, 2016) Dine under the stars in Rockwall’s San Jacinto Plaza during the 2nd Hometown Farm to Feast event on Sunday, Oct. 23, hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes. Produce will be provided by Farmers Market vendors and prepared by talented chefs of Rockwall’s local downtown restaurants. The menu will […]

Diamond Rio concert at Southern Junction to benefit military families

Diamond Rio concert at Southern Junction to benefit military families

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 7, 2016) Spend an evening with Diamond Rio at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse, Sunday, Nov. 6, during a special fundraising event benefiting military families. Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, a live auction and raffle in support of TheHealingRoad.org, a locally based foundation that provides life-changing outdoor experiences for […]

Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Kacey Siragusa with Liberty Mutual as its Ambassador of the Month for September 2016. Rockwall Chamber Ambassadors welcome new Chamber Partners and help them become involved and engaged.  Ambassadors are the face of the Chamber and promote Chamber and […]

Rockwall woman named Mrs. Texas US Universal

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016)  Kimberly Bader of Rockwall was recently named Mrs. Texas US Universal 2017. Bader, husband John, an employee of the Rockwall Police Department, and their teenage son, moved to Rockwall from Austin in 2015. Bader is a marketing and graphic design professional, as well as an actress appearing in nearly two […]

Rockwall Soroptimists offer cash grant to women seeking financial assistance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016) Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at the soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards.html, or by contacting Rockwall Club member, […]

Springer students support St. Jude’s

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 5, 2016) Sixth graders in Liz Kelly’s class at Springer Elementary participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Mathathon.  In order to prepare for the Mathathon, they watched stories of children who have been treated at St. Jude, as well as a family affected by cancer, which inspired them to […]