Congressman Hall to receive US Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award

Congressman Hall to receive US Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award

(Rockwall) Congressman Ralph Hall will receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” award at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Partners Breakfast, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3 at Saltgrass Steakhouse. The award is given to members of Congress for their pro-business positions and commitment to economic growth. Over the many years of […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Hair Gallery

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the Hair Gallery, located at 201 N. Alamo in Rockwall. Thanks to Paula Kerr, Events/Public Relations Manager, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, for submitting this photo. To submit your news, events or a business announcement, email .  

Taste of Rockwall, Business Expo a delicious success

Taste of Rockwall, Business Expo a delicious success

And the “Best of” people’s choice award goes to… The Taste of Rockwall and Business Expo  held its 19th anniversary on Thursday, April 19, 2012 and the event offered a wide variety of Rockwall’s best restaurants and businesses. Like the city itself, the Business Expo and Taste of Rockwall has grown each year with continued […]

Friday Study Club members enjoy springtime luncheon

The Friday Study Club, the oldest women’s club in Rockwall, held its annual spring luncheon April 20 at Allure Restaurant. The tables featured individual floral arrangements by Angela Cecil, daughter-in-law of president Becky Cecil, along with copies of a poem by Barbara Stahly. The lively group consisted of members, the waiting list and many guests, […]

Bridges of Celia Hays Elementary

(Rockwall ISD) Fun things are happening at Celia Hays Elementary! Sixth grade SAGE students from Celia Hays Elementary display their completed toothpick bridge designs.  Students will test the strength of their bridges at a Bridge Bash in May. Thanks to Tammi Schmitt, administrative intern with Celia Hays Elementary, for sharing this photo! To submit your […]

No Kill mission spreading across Rockwall County

Ella was perfectly healthy on Tuesday, April 10. By the next day, the young dog was laying in a heap at the Royse City animal shelter, barely able to move. Ella had been stricken with parvovirus, an often fatal intestinal disease. The dog had one shred of hope. One month ago, her disease would have […]

Rockwall Children’s Chorus to host auditions

Rockwall Children’s Chorus to host auditions

The Rockwall Children’s Chorus will host auditions for the 2012-13 season from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane (across the street from the library and courthouse). The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is a […]

Local schools rally for former employee with brain cancer

Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to help Rockwall family (Rockwall ISD) Amy Parks-Heath Elementary, Amanda Rochell Elementary, and Rockwall-Heath High School are hosting a fundraising event from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 at Joe Willy’s for Marvin “Jose” Villalobos. Thirty-three-year-old Villalobos was diagnosed with brain cancer while working at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary and Rockwall-Heath […]