PARADE ROUTE MAP: City of Rockwall July 4th Parade

PARADE ROUTE MAP: City of Rockwall July 4th Parade

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 29, 2016) The City of Rockwall will host a July 4th parade and fireworks show to celebrate the Independence Day Holiday. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Utley Middle School. The parade route is attached and the best locations to see the parade are along Townsend Drive and Clark […]

Veterans invited to ride in special float at Heath’s July 4th parade

Veterans invited to ride in special float at Heath’s July 4th parade

(HEATH, TX — June 27, 2016) For a patriotic hometown American experience, join the festivities at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4. Parade entry awards will be presented during a patriotic celebration immediately after the parade in Towne Center Park featuring a live barbershop quartet and free popsicles and […]

Rockwall YMCA holds successful first Y ROCK Sprint Triathlon

Rockwall YMCA holds successful first Y ROCK Sprint Triathlon

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 27, 2016) Over 100 triathletes of all skill levels took part in Rockwall’s newest triathlon known as the Y ROCK (formerly Dirty Rock) Sprint Triathlon 2016, produced by PlayTri Racing and hosted by the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA on Sunday, June 26. The event saw 120 participants hit the race course bright and […]

Rockwall Library’s Teen Read 2016 offering fun and educational events this summer

Rockwall Library’s Teen Read 2016 offering fun and educational events this summer

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 24, 2016) The Rockwall County Library’s summer reading program is in full swing with several exciting upcoming events. Participating students can attend any one of the following events and count it towards their reading log for a chance to win some awesome prizes, including a Kindle Fire! For more information about […]

Ribbon cutting welcomes Diamond & Daisy to Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 23, 2016) Diamond and Daisy was joined by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and guests representing the local business community to commemorate the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Diamond & Daisy is a fashionable online boutique specializing in trendy women’s clothing and accessories dedicated to bringing the latest […]

Wounded army veteran receives keys to new mortgage-free home in Rockwall

Wounded army veteran receives keys to new mortgage-free home in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 24, 2016) U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jerry Holcomb and family are finally home after officially receiving the keys to their new mortgage-free, custom-built house during this morning’s dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Members with The Dallas Builders Association, Mishler Builders, Inc. and Operation Finally Home welcomed the Holcomb family after […]

Firefighters Ball to benefit boy injured in boating accident

Firefighters Ball to benefit boy injured in boating accident

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 21, 2016) A night of fundraising, dinner and dancing awaits North Texas firefighters and their families during the 3rd Annual Firefighters Ball on Aug. 27 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Hosted by local nonprofit The Colbert Project, the Black Tie event will bring together local fire communities for cocktails, live and […]

UPDATE: Bayside development

UPDATE: Bayside development

(ROWLETT, TX – June 20, 2016) Bayside Land Partners’ 260-acre development bringing a crystal lagoon to the former Elgin Robertson Park at Dalrock will soon begin to take shape, with construction for numerous residential units on the development’s north side slated to begin this Fall. Texas-based developer Western Rim will install 845 urban design multifamily […]

Sweet, Magness provide updates on Rockwall road projects with State of the County address

Sweet, Magness provide updates on Rockwall road projects with State of the County address

(ROCKWALL, TX—June 22, 2016) As Rockwall continues to see steady growth and urbanization, some impactful yet necessary changes are in store for the county’s public transportation and road construction plans. During a State of the County address today at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon inside the Rockwall County Courthouse, Rockwall County Judge […]

Royse City Chamber welcomes new members and musical fun at June luncheon

Royse City Chamber welcomes new members and musical fun at June luncheon

(ROYSE CITY, TX—June 22, 2016) The Royse City Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, June 21 to recognize new members and announce future plans. Chamber Executive Director Julia Bryant welcomed Belinda Epps and Sandra Smith with Epps Reality and Jennifer Krolczyk with Farmers Insurance as the newest member of the chamber and presented each of them […]