Save the Date: FUMC Rockwall ‘Tis the Season Bazaar Nov 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2015) First United Methodist Church Rockwall, located at 1200 Yellowjacket Lane, will host its annual ‘Tis the Season Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7. The community is encouraged to come get a jump on holiday shopping at this much-anticipated event, where shoppers will discover handmade crafts, […]

PHOTOS: Hot Rocks Bike Race draws 1325+ cyclists

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) More than 1,325 cyclists participated in the Rockwall Rotary Club Hot Rocks Bike Ride benefiting scholarships for local RISD students! The top three male & female finishers of the 59-mile competitive course won cash awards of $250, $200 & $150 respectively. Congratulations to: (Women, l-r) Michelle Montoya, 2nd Place Ginny King, 1st […]

Stuff the Bus at Rockwall ISD New Teacher, Employee Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2015) On Friday, August 14, Rockwall ISD’s annual New Teacher and Employee Breakfast, sponsored by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held for ALL new employees at Rockwall High School. One hundred and thirty six new employees will be treated to breakfast, new school supplies for their students […]

Friends of Rockwall Library to host program on Fred & Adele Astaire

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 21, 2015) Members of Friends of the Rockwall County Library recently  finalized programs for 2015-16 and invite the public to attend. All meetings are held at the Library Community Room, first floor, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane, Rockwall (except the Christmas Luncheon). Tuesday, September 8, 2015  First up is  “The Astaires: Fred & […]

Men and Ladies of Honor to host 5k to ‘shine a light on fatherlessness’

(ROWLETT, TX – August 13, 2015) Mark your calendar and save the date for Saturday, November 7th,when The Men and Ladies of Honor/Honor Academy, a locally based international organization and member of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will host a night-time 5k in Rowlett. The event will include a fun run, vendor booths and activities […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals’ West Side Story opens Thursday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 13, 2015) Rockwall Summer Musicals‘ “West Side Story” is about to transport audiences to the vibrant battleground of the 1950’s New York City west side. Written by Arthur Laurents and inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story follows the doomed trajectory of love for Tony and Maria, as their […]

Addie Bryan raises thousands for hospital that helped her walk

(DALLAS, TX – August 12, 2015) Addison Bryan of Rockwall made a pretty big wish for her eighth birthday, and today that wish came true. In fact, her goal of raising $8,000 to give back to the hospital that helped her walk was realized nearly ten-fold, as she was able to present nearly $70,000 to […]

Adventure Guides brings dads and kids together – outdoors

Program registration underway through Sept 25 (ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) For all the dads out there who a part of this fast-paced era full of new and developing technology, finding true quality time to spend with the kids that doesn’t involve a movie or video game can be quite the challenge. But here’s […]

Save the date for Royse City FunFest, Oct 17

(ROYSE CITY, TX – August 11, 2015) The Royse City Chamber of Comerce’s  FunFest 26 is going to be filled with things to do for all ages. RunFest 5k will start the morning of October 17th off with a bang.  Proceeds from RunFest will go toward restoring the historic Calaboose in downtown Royse City. Come […]

Community shows support at groundbreaking of veteran’s new mortgage-free home in Rockwall

Community shows support at groundbreaking of veteran’s new mortgage-free home in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2015) American banners courtesy of the Rockwall Fire and Police Departments lined Wincrest Drive in High Pointe Lake Estates August 10th, as community members gathered at the groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and his family. Sergeant Holcomb – who suffers from […]