Rockwall Kiwanis presents donation to help senior adults

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2015) Rockwall Kiwanis recently welcomed special guest Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, presenting her with a donation of $850. MOWSS has been serving senior adults inRockwallCountyfor 37 years, distributing over 45,000 meals this year alone. Beyond delivering meals, 120 volunteers make essential […]

Rockwall artist, musician discovered by Nashville recording industry

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 28, 2015) A young Rockwall resident performs her first solo in elementary school… fast forward nine years and that same student is now planning a trip to Nashville, TN to professionally record her music and film her first music video at the Kenny Lee Production Studio. Local poet, artist, and musician […]

Commissioners Court recognizes Rockwall County Employee of the Quarter

(From left) Commissioner Dennis Bailey Pct. 3, Commissioner David Magness Pct. 4, County Judge David Sweet, Commissioner Lee Gilbert Pct. 2, Lisa Oballe JP2 Clerk, Commissioner Cliff Sevier Pct. 1 Lisa Oballe, Clerk for Judge Nancy Beaty, JP2 Rockwall County, was recognized by the Rockwall County Commissioners Court, on October 27 as Employee of the 3rd […]

Local Chambers to host Speed Networking event

Join the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Sachse Chamber of Commerce, Wylie Chamber of Commerce, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce and Murphy Chamber of Commerce at the Hyatt Place Garland, 5101 N. George Bush Turnpike, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 12 for a Speed Networking Event featuring cocktails and appetizers and plenty of opportunities! […]

Drop off Toys for Tots at Rest Haven chapels

(ROCKWALL/ROWLETT/ROYSE CITY, TX – October 26, 2015) Rest Haven Funeral Home’s locations in Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City will again serve as donation/drop off sites for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.  “It is a privilege for us to be part of the Toys for Tots campaign again this year,” said Dewayne Cain, President […]

Rest Haven named official location for National Wreaths Across America Program

Community Fundraising Efforts to Culminate in Wreath-Laying Ceremony on National Wreaths Across America Day Wreaths Across America (WAA), a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, announced that Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall, Texas will be joining in the effort to fulfill the national WAA mission of […]

Rest Haven’s Angel Wing Trees help families remember

(ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY/ROWLETT – October 26, 2015) Rest Haven is again providing a special way for families to honor the memory of their loved ones this holiday season. Beginning Monday, December 1, Angel Wing Remembrance Trees will be placed at each of the three Rest Haven Funeral Homes in Rockwall, Rowlett and Royse City. The community […]

Jacket swimmers break 17-year-old school record at swim meet

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – October 26, 2015) Rockwall High School swimmers set a new school record at the recent triple-double swim meet that included Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School and Prosper High School. The RHS Boys 200 Freestyle Relay of Ronan Passman, Dean Manasco, Ethan Dupre, and Mitchell Eldridge broke a 17 year old school record […]