Rockwall Chamber president earns Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Dana Macalik, President of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and member of the Rockwall Rotary Club, was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow – an honor acknowledging individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. […]

Rockwall-Heath High School Theatre presents Cinderella

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) Rockwall-Heath High School will present the musical Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 – 16 at their Performing Arts Center on 801 Laurence Drive in Heath. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students, senior citizens & children. For each adult ticket purchased, one child will be admitted for free. Tickets can […]

Elfis and the Sleigh Riders at Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Susan Schulter, at Springer Elementary, conducted a fabulous fourth grade holiday show, “Elfis and the Sleigh Riders,”  starring Elfis, Tator Swift, Smiley Cyrus, Nikki Mirage, Chuck “The Very Merry” Berry, Billy “The First” Joel, Ringo “At the Top of the Tree” Starr, along with hosts Ryan Sequins, Tina Tinsel Turner, and Joy […]

Public briefing on new gun laws Saturday

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 […]

Twelve-year-old’s business venture brings hope to abused childen

(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 […]

Meet River, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(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 […]

Shenaniganz-Rockwall hosts Snowball Express and family members of fallen soldiers

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-based manufacturing companies and their employees recognized for above-and-beyond benevolence

(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 […]