Rockwall earns Scenic City honor

Rockwall earns Scenic City honor

(Rockwall) August 29, 2013 – The City of Rockwall was recently recognized as a Scenic City, earning the highest level of certification – Platinum. Implementation of high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces is the basis for certification by Scenic Texas, an organization that has identified a direct correlation between the success of […]

Showcasing Rockwall: It’s Just Better Here (VIDEO)

Showcasing Rockwall: It’s Just Better Here (VIDEO)

UPDATE: ROCKWALL – IT’S EPIC! (Rockwall) August 29, 2013 –  This is the 8 minute video that the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation premiered at North Texas Commercial Real Estate Expo at the Sheraton Downtown Dallas last night. REDC thanks  filmmaker Brian Akin for capturing Rockwall in this outstanding representation. Rockwall is everything you’ve ever wanted. We […]

Margo Nielsen celebrates 24 years of service with Helping Hands

Margo Nielsen celebrates 24 years of service with Helping Hands

Rockwall County Helping Hands Executive Director to retire on 25th anniversary (Rockwall) August 28, 2013 – Today marks the 24th year anniversary of service to Rockwall County Helping Hands by Executive Director, Margo Nielsen.  It also begins her final year at the helm of the agency as she announces to retire on her 25th anniversary and her […]

Rockwall HeartChase at The Harbor

(Rockwall) August 28, 2013 – Ever spend the day running around, jumping through hoops and going in circles – only to find yourself back where you started? Sometimes all you need is a different perspective – a new way of looking at things. Rockwall HeartChase is an urban adventure that brings friends and co-workers together to collect […]

Hanna 4 Hope 5k to raise awareness about teen suicide

Hanna 4 Hope 5k to raise awareness about teen suicide

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – The 1st Annual Hanna 4 Hope Color Splash 5k Run/Walk will be Saturday, September 14 at Squabble Creek Trail,2201 N. Lakeshore Drive in Rockwall. Hundreds of community members, classmates, friends and family are expected to participate in memory of Rockwall High School freshman Hanna Clark, who took her own life […]

‘God Particle’ the topic of FUMC Rockwall Wesley Arts lecture

‘God Particle’ the topic of FUMC Rockwall Wesley Arts lecture

(Rockwall) August 27, 2013 – On Thursday, September 19th, at 7 pm, First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, will host for its Wesley Arts speaker series Dr. Jaehoon Yu, Professor and Associate Chair of the Physics Dept., University of Texas – Arlington, who will speak on the “God […]

American National Bank of Texas names new LPL financial advisor at Rockwall Banking Center

(Rockwall) August 26, 2013 – American National Bank of Texas announced the hiring of LPL Financial advisor Jack Crain at the bank’s main Rockwall banking center. “It is personally gratifying to assist individuals in their financial journey by introducing various investment solutions in challenging economic environments,” said Crain. “As part of the ANBTX family, I […]

Eight – NO, NINE – new restaurants opening in Rockwall

Eight – NO, NINE – new restaurants opening in Rockwall

(Rockwall) August 26, 2013 – UPDATE: This just in! We just received confirmation that another restaurant is joining the recent list of new restaurants coming to the City of Rockwall.  Londoners Pub and Grill brings the total to NINE. The eatery serves authentic British food such as Fish and Chips and Shepherd Pie along with […]