First Responders honored during memorial dedication at Rest Haven’s Public Servants Garden

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) addressed a crowd at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall this morning, during the dedication of a new First Responders Memorial in the Public Servants Garden. Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of of Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park, opened the public […]

Winners announced at Rockwall Art League’s 2015 Fine Art Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Art League‘s 15th Annual Fine Art Show, presented Oct. 2-4 at Rockwall Rotary Hall, drew a steady crowd of artists, art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. The show was judged by nationally recognized, award winning artist Carol B. Mitchell. Cash awards were presented for Best of Show, […]

Texas Health Rockwall named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct 4, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been included on Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”  The annual list, which recognizes 100 outstanding healthcare employers, includes hospitals, medical suppliers, insurers and other healthcare related entities. “We are most honored that our staff has once again […]

Chili CookOff in Rockwall to benefit Children’s Relief International

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) Join the Miracle Mix Chili Cook Off from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 505 E. Boydstun in Rockwall. This community event raises funds for Children’s Relief International’s Tessa Grace Miracle Milk program. Your participation in the cook off means that hungry and malnourished children will be […]

Local businessmen issue challenge to ‘Pack the Pantry’ for largest food drive in Rockwall County history

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands is the main social service provider for Rockwall County residents. For more than 30 years the agency has been making a difference in the lives of Rockwall County residents by alleviating financial crisis and providing a medical home. By relocating their Assistance & Referral Program to […]

Rockwall Rotary welcomes Toastmasters speaker

Toastmasters welcomes new members at weekly Thursday meetings (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary club was pleased to have Alvin Negron-Paez from Toastmasters of Rockwall as their speaker on September 20. He was a very informative speaker and explained the purposes and direction of Toastmasters. Toastmasters is an international organization, based […]

‘Afternoon in the Park’ celebrates works of Rockwall County author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks

‘Afternoon in the Park’ celebrates works of Rockwall County author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2015) Folks were treated to some delicious pies, a presentation about the informative historical works of author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks and a book signing by Sheri’s mother Patsy Stodghill during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Sunday Afternoon in the Park event, held on the grounds of the Rockwall Historical Museum […]

Trapped in a Timeshare?

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 1, 2015) For anyone who has ever purchased a timeshare – an arrangement whereby several joint owners have the right to use a piece of vacation property under a time-sharing agreement – the experience can leave one feeling ecstatic. A timeshare can offer a relaxing escape and be the perfect fit for […]

City of Rockwall to fog in area where mosquito tested positive for West Nile

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 1, 2015) Based upon the recommendation of the City Health Official, the City of Rockwall staff is initiating a limited Mosquito Abatement Program consisting of fogging in a one mile radius of the Hickory Ridge/Meadowcreek developments. Beginning on Monday, October 5th, City crews will begin fogging streets between the hours of 11pm […]