‘Achieving Dreams for Addison’

‘Achieving Dreams for Addison’

Fundraiser 5-9PM Thursday at Joe Willy’s (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2018) A fundraiser benefiting local 10-year-old Addison Bryan will be held on Thursday, April 26, at Joe Willy’s from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds of the “Achieving Dreams for Addison” fundraiser will go towards Addison’s medical journey as she prepares to have surgery in […]

Samee’s Pizza Getti: Where ‘Monday is the new Friday’

The Perfect Combination (ROCKWALL, TX – April 21, 2018) Need a conversation starter? Ask people about their favorite pizza. Or their favorite barbecue. Nearly everyone has a mouthful to say on these subjects. These days, the talk of the town is the partnership between Samee’s Pizza Getti – repeatedly voted Rockwall’s Best Pizza – and Smoke […]

Free Movie Night in Downtown Rockwall Saturday

UPDATE – APRIL 21, 2018 – EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. WILL BE RESCHEDULED. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.  (ROCKWALL, TX – April 19, 2018) This Saturday is Movie Night in Downtown Rockwall, presented by the Downtown Rockwall Association. Enjoy a special viewing of Disney’s award-winning movie “Coco” at sunset (8pm) on a giant, inflatable screen on […]

Patriot PAWS and Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrate 10 years of giving back together at prison graduation  

Patriot PAWS and Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrate 10 years of giving back together at prison graduation   

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2018) Patriot PAWS Service Dogs and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back Together at a Service Dog Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 20, at 10:00 am in Gatesville, Texas.  Patriot PAWS, a Rockwall, TX based national non-profit that trains and provides service dogs […]

Rockwall ISD holds Dedication Ceremony for Randy Talley Field

Rockwall ISD holds Dedication Ceremony for Randy Talley Field

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2018) Rockwall ISD recently held a dedication ceremony for Randy Talley Field. The event was attended by Coach Talley’s family, former students, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees and staff, elected officials and community members. “As a former baseball player in high school and college, I have played on fields named […]

Local charities to benefit from Dodie’s ‘crawfish cash’ raised at Rockwall Women’s League event

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2017) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor auctioned off not one but two Crawfish Boil Party Packages at the Rockwall Women’s League’s recent Bayou Bash, reeling in a record-setting $13,000 each for the charity event. “We were overwhelmed by the generous bids in the live auction,” said Mike McRae, co-owner of […]

Rockwall Music Teacher Association hosts Spring Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) The Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored their annual Spring Competition on Saturday, April 14. Over 140 piano, voice, and string students performed for judges two contrasting selections of music.  The judges graded students on the preparation of rhythm, memorization, dynamics, nuance, and style, and then chose the top 3 students […]

Meet Rue, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) I’m Rue. I am a shy dog, but only for a little bit and then I become a dog that cannot get enough attention from you! I love playing with my foster siblings. I especially love the couch, and I mean I love it so much that sometimes I want […]

Going blue for kids earns ticket to Children’s Advocacy Center events

Going blue for kids earns ticket to Children’s Advocacy Center events

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2018) On April 6, 2018, the State of Texas kicked off Child Abuse Awareness Month with Go Blue Day where thousands of Texans wore blue, the official color of prevention, to show their support for children.  This year, several individuals and organizations in Rockwall County submitted creative photos to the Children’s […]