Informational session 6pm Saturday, Dec. 19 (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) On January 1, 2016, open carry will become law in the State of Texas. How will the public react to seeing firearms openly carried? If citizens call 911, how will the Police Department handle these types of calls? The CARGO Group and the City […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, Dec. 15, 2015) When word of a future children’s advocacy center in Rockwall began to spread throughout the community, local businesses, organizations and individuals didn’t hesitate to show just how big of a heart Rockwall has for those in need. Many donated their time, money and materials to renovate the building owned by the […]
Chocolate? Check! Mint? Check! Walnuts? Check! (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Many around the Rockwall area know Vicki Hoarty as a professional artist and former art curator at the Hilton. But Vicki went back to school to earn a degree in the culinary arts field to become a chef, baker, blogger, and instructor of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) Say hi to River! He is a two-year-old, 12 poundMiniature Poodle mix. He ended up in the shelter with badly matted hair so it had to be shaved down to make him more comfortable. River is a sweet little guy, gets along with other dogs and doesn’t mind the cats […]
A big crowd of city officials, police officers, firefighters, military personnel and local residents came out to welcome the Snowball Express into Rockwall as it escorted over 400 family members of fallen military heroes to have a fun-filled time at Shenaniganz-Rockwall on Monday, Dec. 14. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders led the Snowball Express […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) For most of us, a trip to the operating room usually ends with us waking up in a hospital bed with no memory of what occurred. Rarely do we get to witness an actual surgery, or even know what goes on in the OR. But for 32 sixth and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 14, 2015) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is honored to recognize Whitmore Manufacturing and Special Products & Manufacturing for collecting 586 blankets and pillows for The Salvation Army of Hunt County, which also serves Rockwall residents. “Both Whitmore and SPM have a well-established environment within their organizations that promotes a strong […]
Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, candy canes… and Santa Claus! The Center in Rockwall was abuzz with many local families who brought their kids to have a hearty breakfast and see the jolly old man himself early on Saturday morning, Dec. 12, during the Breakfast With Santa event. The Kiwanis Club of Rockwall served up homemade […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 12, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Jerry Welch as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve our new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping our members become involved and engaged. In addition to working directly with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 11, 2015) The fourth graders at Shannon Elementary recently performed “Elfis and the Frozen Princess” under the direction of Heather Fisher. The students put on an amazing show, and the crowd was sstunned to see the Princess become Frozen by a jealous visitor at her Royal Christmas Ball. Thankfully, the quick […]