Rockwall-Heath junior Isabella Burzair performs National Anthem at Homecoming

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 12, 2014) Rockwall-Heath High School junior and National Honor Society member, Isabella Burzair, gets a big congratulations from RHHS Principal, Dr. Tom Maglisceau, after performing the National Anthem at the Heath Hawks Homecoming game at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium. Isabella was honored to be invited to sing at this very special annual event.  Burzair was also recently […]

Rockwall YMCA ribbon cutting celebration Nov 20

JER Chilton YMCA prepares to introduce newly renovated, flagship facility ROCKWALL, TX (October 21, 2014) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is just weeks away from opening the doors to its greatly-expanded and newly-remodeled facility at 1210N. Goliad. The YMCA will hold a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20 to celebrate the grand […]

Rockwall City Council appoints Youth Advisory Council

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) The Rockwall City Council recently voted to reappoint five existing members and seven new members to the City’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Advisory Council is to provide participation by local youth in municipal government. The YAC takes initiatives directed toward effective change that benefits local […]

Country artist, nightclub welcome visually impaired ‘Back to the Honky Tonks’

ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Dallas-born singer/songwriter Deryl Dodd is best known for country hits like “Tony Lama Boots,” “Friends Don’t Drive Friends,” and “Back to the Honky Tonks.” But Dodd is more than a popular musician; he is an advocate for people with disabilities. Dodd has performed benefit concerts for children with Eagle-Barrett syndrome, […]

Former Secret Service agent, 9/11 survivor draws on life experiences to help others

Former Secret Service agent, 9/11 survivor draws on life experiences to help others

SHE CAN SHOOT ROCKWALL, TX (October 7, 2014) Business owner Samantha Horwitz of Rockwall is far from your average woman; she’s been a United States Secret Service agent, spent 13 years in the male-dominated field of law enforcement and is well-versed in self-defense. And she can shoot. As president of the Dallas/Ft.Worth chapter of SHE […]

Color Dash, 5K to honor memory of Rockwall student

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW! (ROCKWALL – October 7, 2014) Registration is underway for the Christian Corneau “Go the Distance” Memorial Run, set for 8 a.m. Saturday, November 15 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The seventh annual event honors the memory of Christian Corneau, son of Max and Michelle Corneau of […]

Diagnostic Sleep Center opens in Rockwall

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall expands healthcare offerings by adding a sleep center in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL,TX(October 6, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall announces the opening of their new sleep center on October 1, 2014. Sleep Specialties of Rockwall, located at2265 North Lakeshore Drivenext door to the North Rockwall ER, provides two sleep rooms […]

Rockwall Rib Rub winners recognized: Photos & Follow-Up

ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The 6th Annual Rockwall Rib Rub and Run event was blessed with clear skies as well as plenty of sunshine and teams firing up their grills to cook up some good old fashioned Texas barbecue this past Saturday. The afternoon saw many locals pack the event area, located between the […]

Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recognizes Ambassador of the Month

ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Toni Waldrop, owner of Rockwall Gold and Silver, as its Ambassador of the Month. Rockwall Gold & Silver has been serving the Rockwall area since 2006.  Toni has over 20 years in the financial industry, 8 years of which has […]

Meals on Wheels to host Caregiver Conference Friday

ROCKWALL, TX October 6, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall will host its 4th Annual Caregiver Conference with multiple guest speakers at the Rockwall County Library,1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Exhibits and registration open at 8:30 a.m. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast/lunch sponsored by MOWSS. The conference will provide resources […]