Rockwall Rock Star of the Year winners announced

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Congratulations to the winners of Peghead Guitars’ 2103 Rockwall Rock Star of the Year contest winners! Look at everyone who dressed like a rock star to win $2,500 cash VIEW CONTESTANT PHOTOS ORIGINAL STORY: (Rockwall) July 22, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some […]

Rockwall Rock Star winner to be announced Aug 15

CONTEST HAS ENDED. CHECK BACK AUG 15 FOR WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED! VIEW CONTESTANT PHOTOS Dress like a rock star to win $2,500 cash (Rockwall) July 22, 2013 – Ever dreamed of being in the spotlight? Rockwall has given rise to some incredible local talent. Now it’s your turn to show off your rock star swag. Whether […]

Zombie Glow runners race to support Rockwall Community Playhouse

Zombie Glow runners race to support Rockwall Community Playhouse

(Rockwall) July 23, 2013 – Harry Myers Park was crawling with unworldly creatures the evening of July 19th during the Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Zombie Glow Fun Run. More than 100 participants, many dressed as zombies, raced or walked through the scenic location. Afternoon thunderstorms cleared to reveal a blue sky, and surprise guests, including Miss […]

Heat was on for Rockwall Chamber’s Caddyshack tourney

(Rockwall) July 1, 2013 – Team Tobacco Box may have tried to smoke the competition, but several teams were hot on their trail at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce’s Rockwall Open Caddyshack Golf Tournament. Congratulations to first place finishers Bill Heard, Bo Hartline, Donnie Gray and Harvey Rippy. More than 30 teams competed in […]

City Bank awards $50,000 to Rockwall, Forney nonprofits

(May 9, 2013) City Bank Texas recently presented a total of $50,000 to local nonprofits, as part of the bank’s Community Rewards program. Awards were presented to Rockwall recipients on May 7 at Culpepper Steakhouse. Forney recipients were honored at a dinner at Alfredo’s on May 8. Rockwall and Forney residents were able to determine their […]

Rockwall High’s ACDEC team finishes third in nation, again!

Rockwall High’s ACDEC team finishes third in nation, again!

(ROCKWALL ISD-April 27, 2013) Rockwall High School’s Academic Decathlon team competed at the United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 25-27.  They finished third in the nation for the second year in a row.   The team  was led by coaches Michael Oldham and Nicole Redmond.   First and second place wins […]

Rockwall Relay unites community in fight against cancer

Rockwall Relay unites community in fight against cancer

Contest winners announced (ROCKWALL-April 29, 2013) Rockwall County’s annual Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, kicked off at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Cain Middle School track. Heath Boy Scout Troop 314 presented the colors before the CMS Soundtrack choir, directed by Rachel Fuller, took the stage to […]

Cain students take top honors at recent art shows

(ROCKWALL ISD-April 24, 2013) Congratulations to Cain Middle School students who have placed at recent art shows! Eighth grader Jose Aguilar took “Best of Show” at the Rockwall County Youth Art Fair. Eighth grader Kailey Burr won First Place at the Rockwall County Youth Art Fair. Katie Layton, 7th grade, earned “Best of Show” in […]

Lakeside Civic Chorus awards scholarships to three Rockwall ISD seniors

(April 23, 2013) The Lakeside Civic Chorus recently announced the recipients of its Mary Elaine House Scholarships for 2013. Scholarship winners are Vineisha Hendricks from Rockwall High School; Gideon Boley and Spencer Sosnowski, both of Rockwall-Heath High School. The Chorus awards these scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors who will be majoring in music […]

Rowlett Chamber honors winning businesses at Awards Banquet

Rowlett Chamber honors winning businesses at Awards Banquet

(ROWLETT-March 11, 2013) Congratulations to the winning businesses and community partners at the Rowlett Chamber’s 34th Annual Awards Banquet held Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Place Dallas/ Garland. Shared by Louise Brown, Communications Director, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce. To share your good news and events, email .