(December 10, 2012) Every January folks around the world sit down with pen and paper to compose their list of New Year’s resolutions. Most lists include things like eating less junk food and exercising more. That’s why gym memberships skyrocket at the first of the year, but by February the facilities are deserted. Why not […]
(December 9, 2012) It was a magical, fun night at the 2012 Helping Hands Festival of Trees as more than 360 people came together in the spirit of this wonderful holiday season for a common cause – the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate of our community. The November […]
Annual breakfast recognizes supporters, yields announcements for club’s expansion (ROCKWALL – December 8, 2012) Hardly an empty seat could be found at the Angels Among Us Breakfast Friday. Community leaders, staff and friends of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County gathered to celebrate the remarkable growth of the club, and to honor the “Angels” who made it […]
(ROCKWALL – December 6, 2012) Members of Friday Study Club recently met in the home of Martha Baker to collect donations for the Terrell State Hospital, one of the Club’s on-going projects. Dana Cullins Macalik, a longtime native of Rockwall, presented a program entitled “From Cotton to Popcorn Papa.” Macalik currently serves as president of […]
(ROCKWALL, December 3, 2012) The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation’s primary mission is to bring big industry to Rockwall and we’ve had a banner year doing so. But Rockwall is also home to an impressive retail market. So impressive in fact, that we are the fastest growing retail market in Texas, according to a recent study by Texas […]
(ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) Join the First Annual Downtown Rockwall Toy Drive , hosted by the Rockwall Old Town Shoppes to benefit local children through Rockwall County Helping Hands. From 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 13, bring a new unwrapped toy and look for one of their friendly elves to assist you with […]
Community welcome to place Angel Wing ornaments on Tree of Remembrance (December 5, 2012) Rest Haven Funeral Homes is pleased to once again invite the community to attend the 19th Annual Sounds of The Season Christmas program, being held this year at both the Rockwall and Rowlett Chapels. The program at Rest Haven’s Rockwall Chapel […]
Rockwall park named for former mayor (ROCKWALL – December 5, 2012) A planned 50 acre north community park in the City of Rockwall has been named in honor of former mayor Alma Williams Howard. Howard served on the city’s park board for 10 years and on the Rockwall City Council for eight years, including two years […]
(ROCKWALL ISD – December 5, 2012) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School for having 26 students selected by audition on Saturday, December 1, 2012 to perform with the Rockwall ISD All City Orchestra. Please join us in congratulating these fine young musicians. They are: (Front row, from left) Kevin DeMars, Caroline Slater, Brandon Gan, Gracie Self, […]
(ROCKWALL – December 4, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for European Wax Center, located in The Plaza at Rockwall. European Wax Center truly offers “The Ultimate Wax Experience” European Wax Center Rockwall, located in The Plaza at Rockwall, offers world-class waxing services for men and women in […]