Fundraiser at Samee’s Pizza Getti benefiting Sean Romo

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – There will be a fundraising event from 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, August 15 at Samee’s Pizza Getti Italian Bistro & Lounge to benefit Sean Romo and family. Event organizers write: “For those of you who are not aware of the situation, a very good friend of many people in Rockwall, Sean Romo, […]

Algal bloom may affect taste, odor of water in Rockwall

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – If you experience a change in taste or odor of water supplied by the City of Rockwall, a seasonal “algal bloom” is the culprit. It doesn’t change the quality of the water supply – it is strictly a taste issue, according to the city’s water supplier, the North Texas Municipal […]

Downtown Rockwall capital improvements set to begin

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – Work will start this month on the $8.6 million voter-approved capital improvement project in Downtown Rockwall that, when completed, will provide accessible sidewalks, more parking spaces in and around downtown, enhanced areas for visitor to gather and new landscaping. The first project will include realignment of parking and the addition […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall earns special designation from Aetna

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. […]

Hanna’s Reef plays next Concert by the Lake

(Rockwall) July 16, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]

Summer contest brings winning smiles at Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics

(Rockwall) July 16, 2013 – Five lucky Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics patients are smiling even bigger this summer as winners of the practice’s latest contest. Each week through July, one lucky name is drawn from a pool of entries to win a special beach towel. (One entry allowed per patient per visit.) Beach towel winners to date include […]

Award winning companies choose Rockwall County for business

GMR Wins National Honor from Jones Lang LaSalle (Rockwall) July 12, 2013 – There’s a good reason that Rockwall was voted #1 in Job Creation by CNN Money magazine…the Rockwall-Heath area is home to award winning employers. One such company, GMR located in Heath, was recently recognized for their excellence in quality, service and value. […]

Daughters of the American Revolution host New Citizens Reception

Congressman Ralph Hall is guest speaker at Rock Wall Chapter DAR meeting (Rockwall) July 14, 2013 – The Rock Wall Chapter of the American Revolution hosted a New Citizens Reception at the Rockwall County Library July 13. Welcoming remarks made by Regent Peggy Atterberry were followed by the presentation of colors: Color Guard East Fork-Trinity […]

Rockwall traffic alert: lane closures July 15-20

Keeping you informed: Around the clock lane closures on FM 740 in Rockwall  WHAT:     Weather permitting, all traffic on FM 740 will be shifted to the southbound lanes with one lane in each direction for 24 hours a day from 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15, through 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. At 8 […]

Throwaway Ponies rescues horses from Red Oak, seeks sponsors

(Rockwall) July 12, 2013 – Volunteers are stepping up to help make a difference for seven horses rescued today in Red Oak by Throwaway Ponies of Rockwall. Sponsors and foster homes are urgently needed as Throwaway Ponies works to provide medical care and training so the horses can be ready for new homes. “They have […]