Rockwall Soroptimist members attend South Central Region Conference

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2014)Members of Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently attended the South Central Region Conference in Amarillo, Texas. The South Central Region represents 1144 members in 40 clubs located in seven states from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Arkansas, and Louisiana.  Rockwall member, Cindy Lindley, was inducted as the Region Governor –Elect for […]

Rockwall Summer Musical preview, volunteer awards top agenda library meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2014) The last Friends of the Library meeting of the 2013-2014 year will be held Tuesday May 13th at 11 a.m. in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library. Rockwall resident Barbara Doudt has put together vignettes from the 2014 Rockwall Summer Musicals season and will present the program.  Talented […]

MidSouth Bank hires Kevin Fowler as City President for Rockwall, Greenville

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2014) MidSouth Bank has hired Kevin Fowler as City President for its Rockwall and Greenville, Texas, markets. He is leading the bank’s growth in the two markets, overseeing all aspect of their local operations. Fowler, who has 27 years of banking experience, most recently was Senior Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer at […]

Hanna4Hope Golf Classic to honor memory of local teen

ROCKWALL/FATE (April 27, 2014) The Hanna4Hope first annual Golf Classic will be at Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club on Friday, May 2, benefiting Children’s Medical Center Suicide Prevention and Intervention program. Register online here. Hanna 4 Hope, Inc. is a non-profit foundation established to bring teenage suicide, one of the leading causes of death among […]

Meals on Wheels put volunteer couple in the spotlight

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 25, 2014) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County recognizes volunteers Dale and Frances Stroope. Dale and Frances began their volunteer services with the Meals on Wheels about four years ago and work together as a team.  Currently they are delivering to the Evergreen at Rockwall Senior Living. Dale and […]

Rockwall Newcomers enjoy fashion show, prepare to install officers at Annual Newcomers’ Tea

ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2014) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends met in April for a Spring Fashion Show provided by Dress Barn of Rockwall. Members of the Club were featured as models as the show was narrated by Vice President Kathy Weintraub.  The spring clothes included everything from casual to dressy chic!   The store manager, […]

Rockwall-Heath fashion students advance to national competition

ROCKWALL / HEATH, TX (April 24, 2014) Three of Rockwall-Heath High School’s Advanced Fashion students will advance to national competition for Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) this summer in San Antonio. Fashion teacher Julie Durst says she has never had this many students advance to Nationals. From left are: Senior Hannah Barton […]

Rockwall earns ‘Runner Friendly Community’ designation

ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2014) Rockwall, Texas was recently named among the top Runner Friendly Communities in the United States by the Road Runners Club of America. Joining Rockwall in the lineup are Belleville, IL; Richmond, VA; Safety Harbor, FL and Spokane, WA. To earn this designation, Rockwall had to meet RRCA’s program criteria, which […]