Rockwall first responders honored at Chamber luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2016) Rockwall County first responders were recognized for their dedicated service to the community during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Luncheon presented by Baker Brothers Plumbing and Air Conditioning and Lake Pointe Medical Center on Wednesday, March 16. More than 200 folks comprised of business community […]

Destination Downtown: April 16th End of Construction Party features parade, car show, walking tour

Destination Downtown: April 16th End of Construction Party features parade, car show, walking tour

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2016) With the final phase of the $8.6 million Capital Improvement Project (CIP) revitalizing Downtown Rockwall near completion, the city will host a large scale celebration on Saturday, April 16 to commemorate the enhancements brought to the historic downtown square. The three-year project includes significant improvements to the sidewalks and […]

Elderly get boost from new partnership between Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County, Royse City Senior Center

Elderly get boost from new partnership between Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County, Royse City Senior Center

Nourishing mind, body and soul (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 16, 2016) Seniors and disabled citizens throughout Rockwall County looking for a delicious meal and fun social activities need look no further than the Royse City Senior Center, which recently entered into a partnership with Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County to provide […]

More brunch for your bunch at Dodie’s at Rockwall Harbor

Expanded Brunch Menu begins Easter Weekend (Rockwall, TX – March 16, 2016) By popular demand, Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor is expanding its Sunday Brunch menu, and offering brunch on Saturdays as well. Beginning Easter weekend, Dodie’s will add Chicken Fried Chicken with Jalapeño Gravy & Jalapeño  Scrambled Eggs (not too spicy, just good!), […]

Rockwall ISD Trustee attends program on advocacy

(AUSTIN, TX – March 15, 2016) Linda Duran of Rockwall ISD was among a group of school board members gathering in Corpus Christi Feb. 25—27 to learn the latest on 21st century challenges to leadership and the implications of those trends for educators. The session theme for this, the third of five training sessions of […]

Diamond Rio and Stoney LaRue to perform at Rockwall Founder’s Day Festival

Big name headliners expected to be huge draw for annual family-friendly historical celebration (ROCKWALL, TX – March 15, 2016) The Rockwall Founders’ Day Festival 2016, celebrating Rockwall’s 162nd birthday, is shaping up to be quite a celebration, especially with the announcement of big name country music performers, Diamond Rio and Stoney LaRue. With more than […]

High school seniors in Rockwall County may apply for Aspasians scholarship

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 14, 2016) The deadline for high school seniors in Rockwall County to apply for an Aspasians scholarship  is Friday, March 18th!  Visit the Aspasians website to download the application and find details about turning in the completed application at your school. Last year, Aspasians provided $50,000 to four deserving and local […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes new Pilates studio

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 11, 2016) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and Rockwall community joined together to commemorate the grand opening of Pilates Blueprint with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1215 Arista Dr Suite 102 on March 10th. Pilates Blueprint is the first boutique Pilates and Vbarre fitness studio in Rockwall, bringing classical private […]

City secretary honored at Rockwall council meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 9, 2016) Rockwall City Secretary Kristy Cole was recognized by the City Council at a recent meeting for going above and beyond in her role for the city. Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt received a letter acknowledging that Cole recently graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program. Mayor Pruitt read the letter […]