Council Approves New Budget / Adopts Tax Rate (Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – The City Council recently approved a $26.2 million budget for fiscal year 2012-2013, which begins on October 1, 2012. The spending plan includes the addition of four police officers and two firefighters as well as an additional $150,000 for street maintenance and repairs. […]
(Rockwall) September 27, 2012 – The Toyota US Open Triathlon, the final event of the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup, will take place from 7:15 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 7 at The Harbor on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. The event comprises a circular swim course starting and […]
(Rockwall) September 29, 2012 – After 14 years as Rockwall City Engineer, Chuck Todd has retired, effective September 28. Chuck joined the City of Rockwall in 1998. During his tenure, Chuck has managed over $82 million in voter approved roadway improvements, many of which have had a dramatic effect on transportation in our hometown. The […]
(Rockwall) September 16, 2012 – Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch kicks off its 24th year with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 29. Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is a nonprofit all-volunteer community effort and benefits the Rockwall County Library and Council of Catholic Women or Our Lady of the Lake. Located at the […]
International dishes, music, and special guest speakers: 50-year Missionaries to Thailand, Allan and Joan Eubank (Rockwall) September 10, 2012 – First Christian Church of Rockwall invites the community to join them for the World Communion Festival on Sunday, October 7. The event begins with an international dinner (potluck) at 5 p.m., followed by World Communion Worship […]
(Rockwall) September 26, 2012 – The Friday Study Club, the oldest women’s organization in Rockwall, recently held its annual Reassembly Tea at the home of Mary Hunt. Approximately 80 members and guests attended the Tea and enjoyed visiting with old friends and making new ones. The Club supports the Rockwall County Library and Terrell State […]
(Rockwall) September 25, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Physician Reimbursement Experts, located at 6110 Dalrock Road. Physician Reimbursement Experts philosophy is to offer the best billing service to maximize reimbursement and reduce reproduction of work. They treat their clients’ practice as their own. They succeed when […]
September 25, 2012 – Lake Pointe Imaging Center in Rockwall, an expansion of Lake Pointe Health Network, based in Rowlett, recently received the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence Designation. The BICOE is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACR’s voluntary […]
September 24, 2012 – East Trinity Lodge #157 of Rockwall recently recognized six Texas Masons who have given at least 50 years of dedicated service. Brothers James Wheatley, Roy Lambert, Eugene Cuny and Billy Peoples were awarded 50 Year Grand Lodge Service Awards; and Brothers Ralph Hall and Odis Lowe were awarded with 65 Year […]
September 24, 2012 – It was a sell-out event and a day of fun and friendly competition benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands and honoring a fallen golfer. The annual Ambassadors Buffalo Creek Golf Tournament and its 142 golfers paid honor to the life of the late Brennen Teel, 31, the son of Ken and Becky […]