Rockwall Mosquito Ground Spray Update

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 15, 2015) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City. Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for the West Nile Virus. At this time, there have been no mosquito traps that […]

Rowlett to host Fireworks at Bayside

(ROWLETT, TX – June 14, 2015) Join friends and neighbors for “Fireworks at Bayside” located at 1400 Dalrock Road, just off I-30 Rowlett, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. Celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and the largest fireworks display in Rowlett.  There is no admission charge for entry to […]

Bob Chilton Photography Workshop June 30

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2015) After numerous requests from his photography fans, Bob Chilton will conduct a two-hour workshop on how to capture stunning images using the art of the mobile phone. The award-winning photographer will teach participatns about editing, portraits, HDR and much more. The event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June […]

Lessons learned from graduation

Lessons learned from graduation

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 12, 2015) Graduation is the only time of year, for many people, that can contain both terrifying and exhilarating beginnings and ends at the same time. For students, it’s the end of exhausting hard work and the beginning of daunting future opportunity. For parents, faculty and administrators, it’s the end of […]

Helping Hands receives $10,000 contribution

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 12, 2015) CoBank conducts an annual grant matching program they call “Sharing Success.” CoBank matches donations by their coop customers to local charitable organizations, up to $5,000. Farmers Electric Cooperative submitted Helping Hands as its beneficiary organization this year, and CoBank accepted the application. Rockwall County Helping Hands gives special thanks […]

Brain Game underway at Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 10, 2015) With several exciting core programs and a new president at its helm, perhaps there’s no better place for kids to spend the summer than at the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County. The Rockwall BGC fired up its fresh and innovative summer programs on June 8 for […]

First Christian Church to host Vacation Bible School

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2015) First Christian Church Rockwall will host Vacation Bible School July 13 through 17, 9 to 11:45 a.m., for kids age 4 years through 5th grade (just completed). The theme is “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” Children will travel back in time to experience life in a Bible-times […]

Freedom Fest fireworks event at Lakeshore Church June 28

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2015) Lakeshore Church, located at 5575 Highway 205 South in Rockwall, will host its 13th Annual Freedom Fest event, complete with a fireworks show and special attractions. Join them at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Admission and games are FREE for the entire family! There is something for everyone to […]