Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

Y ROCK, Rockwall’s newest Sprint Triathlon, June 26

From beginner to advanced, the Y ROCK has something for everyone  (ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2016) Registration is underway and sponsorships are available for the newest Sprint Triathlon in Rockwall, coming Sunday, June 26 to the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, 1210 N. Goliad St. Brought to you by Lead Sponsor Milestone Electric and produced by […]

Volunteers needed for Squabble Creek Trail Clean Up June 4

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 25, 2016) Saturday, June 4 is ‪#‎NationalTrailsDay‬, and volunteers are needed to help clean up ‪Rockwall’s hike and bike trail, Squabble Creek. There is trash on the trail and debris from recent storms and high winds that needs to be cleared. For more info or to RSVP, contact Wendy Young, . Your #1 source […]

Older Americans Day celebration Thursday to honor Rockwall County seniors

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 23, 2016) The community is welcome as Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County hosts the Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail!” In preparation for this event each May, Rockwall County […]

Rockwall to host Memorial Concert May 27 featuring War Letters

Rockwall to host Memorial Concert May 27 featuring War Letters

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 17, 2016) The City of Rockwall will present a free, commemorative Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27 at the Harbor Amphitheater. “Last year was our first civic celebration of Memorial Day,” said Christopher Lynch, Memorial Day Planning Committee Chairman.  “We remembered those who have fallen by featuring music […]

Pioneer Day at Amy Parks Heath Elementary

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 23, 2016) Third graders at Amy Parks Heath Elementary School recently participated in Pioneer Day, a time when students bring history to life dressed as pioneers. As part of the tradition, students bring their lunches to school in pails. No packaged snacks or Lunchable-type meals are allowed; they bring only what […]

Meet Sally, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2016) Say hello to Sally!  Sally is a sweet girl that loves everyone she meets.  She is well behaved in the house…no crate needed for this beautiful girl. Sally has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is a donation of $125. Email Rockwall Pets at to learn […]

Rockwall County First Responders embrace Carry the Load’s vision for Memorial Day

Remember, Honor, Celebrate (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 23, 2016) Carry the Load is a national event dedicated to restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. The Rockwall County First Responders will once again embrace this vision […]

Splash out childhood cancer all summer long at Hawaiian Falls

(ROCKWALL, TX—May 20, 2016) TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation and Hawaiian Falls are teaming up for the fifth consecutive year to raise awareness and help fund research to find a cure for childhood cancers.  Splash Out Childhood Cancer is a summer long program that everyone can enjoy from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Splash Out Childhood […]