Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Bella’s House

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) Celebrate the season in style with a wide selection of ladies’ apparel and distinctive holiday décor from Bella’s House. With collectibles like Mark Roberts Santa Fairies and Christopher Radko glass ornaments, Bella’s House will help put the merry in your Christmas! You’ll discover home fragrances, bath and body products and some unexpected […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Texas Traditions

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014)  Texas Traditions offers the convenience, charm and friendly, old-fashioned service you’d expect from a business that’s made its home on Rockwall’sHistoric Downtown Square since 1980. From office supplies to gifts that celebrate life’s special occasions, you’ll discover a wide selection of collegiate memorabilia, Texas souvenirs and accents for your home […]

Spotlight on Downtown Rockwall: Simply Kate

Kaitlin Waller and Dorothy Michelle Spradlin welcome everyone to their new Simply Kate Boutique at 210 E. Rusk St., where you’ll find handmade custom jewelry, women’s clothing and accessories, home décor, bath essentials, shabby chic furniture and other unique gifts. “We are simply blessed to have this opportunity to be part of the Rockwall community. […]

Doing Business Right: Successful restaurant owner says ‘never lose hunger or humility’

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) It was a leap of faith, but this wasn’t the first time he stepped off the edge and trusted God to hold him up. Samee Dowlatshahi was just 15 when he, his mother and his six-year-old brother emigrated from Iran. It was 1982 – the height of the war between […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Respect for one another led us in right direction

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) As I enter the last weeks as mayor of this great city, I want to thank residents for their trust and support and to thank City Council and city staff for their efforts in working together to make Rockwall the best hometown in Texas. I can say will all honesty […]

JER Chilton YMCA ribbon cutting a ‘legacy event’ for the community

ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 25, 2014) A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Nov. 20 marked the completion of Phase I renovations and the official opening of the newly expanded JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Larry Parks, longtime member of the JER Chilton YMCA Board of Management and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, described the occasion […]

‘Dashing through the stress’

Tips to keep your marriage merry during the holiday hustle ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) While “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” at the holidays, family expectations can make many feel more like “Dashing through the stress of Thanksgiving and Christmas.” Marriage and relationships are put under pressure and can quickly move to the danger […]

Springer fourth graders present Living Museum

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) Fourth graders at Springer Elementary culminated their studies on Texas regions and Native American tribes with a living museum on Friday, November 21. Sponsored through a grant from the RISD Education Foundation, students taught visitors about the political, cultural, and economic systems within different tribes, in addition to making models […]

Turkeys on strike at Springer Elementary!

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) First grade students at Springer Elementary parade around the school asking others to join them in saving the turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast!  They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!”  Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and events, […]

Heath moms partner for mission trip to Haiti

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) It’s simply amazing all of the good that can stem from one simple little conversation amongst friends. At least, that’s what Rachael Ortiz discovered not too long ago while talking with a couple of other moms from Heath. The conversation topic: what they would like to do together someday in […]