Rockwall community celebrates at Harbor FreedomFest (PHOTOS)

Rockwall community celebrates at Harbor FreedomFest (PHOTOS)

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 1, 2014) Last Sunday Rockwall residents celebrated Independence Day a bit early at the Harbor’s fourth annual FreedomFest. A live band and several DJs set the mood with music while guests could roam dozens of vendor booths, splash in the sprinklers, or pick out perfect seats for the fireworks. The U.S. Army displayed […]

Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today

Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today

ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2014) Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. The new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulation is designed to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. It […]

Keeping 4th of July festivities fun and safe

Lake Pointe Medical Center Shares Fireworks Safety Tips for July Fourth ROCKWALL,TX. (June 30, 2014) As the weather heats up and families migrate outdoors, winter toys are traded in for sunscreen and sand pails. The summer months promise warm days and one of the most anticipated night: the Fourth of July. While fireworks are beautiful […]

Texas Heath Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall earns Safety Award

ROCKWALL, TX (June 30, 2014) Healthgrades, a national company that compiles healthcare quality and safety ratings, recently released their list of top performers in patient safety.  Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce, for the second year in a row, that they are included as a Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient.  The hospitals […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary inducts new president

ROCKWALL, TX (June 30, 2014) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club is very happy to announce that Nancy Runge was sworn in on June 23 as their incoming president. Nancy is the Supervisor of District Office Services with Farmer’s Electric Cooperative and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. A year as the president of The […]

Local Republican women earn awards

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (June 27, 2014) Jerry Fisher and Laverne Kennimer were each awarded a Tribute to Women Gold Pin by the Texas Federation of Republican Women. They were honored at the State Republican Convention for their dedication and contributions to the Rockwall County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party. Courtesy photo. To share […]

Assessing and addressing community health

HEATH/ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) In healthcare, we thrive on change – especially when it arrives as expanded health care offerings, new specialties, technology and other avenues of growth. Last year, Texas Health Rockwall conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand the health status and needs of our community. This assessment, which you can […]

Get your game on at Rockwall HeartChase

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 27, 2014) An urban adventure is returning to The Harbor this fall. Rockwall HeartChase brings friends and co-workers together to collect clues, solve puzzles and complete checkpoints in the quickest time possible. Presented by the American Heart Association, the community-wide challenge combines the spirit of The Amazing Race with wacky team-based games like […]