MusicFest program to feature Rockwall Community Band, Children’s Chorus

(Rockwall – December 17, 2012) Rockwall MusicFest Presents Rockwall County’s Welcome to the Holidays, a holiday program featuring the Rockwall Community Band and the Rockwall Children’s Chorus and Audience Sing-a-Long. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 at the Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center at Utley, located at 1201 T.L. Townsend […]

Rowlett residents encouraged to participate in Community Emergency Response Team class

(ROWLETT-December 17, 2012) The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council will sponsor a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturday, February 16th and 23rd, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Fire and Police in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood.  Our teams also help […]

Newcomers celebrate season with special luncheon

Newcomers celebrate season with special luncheon

(ROCKWALL-December 17, 2012) More than 100 Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends met Thursday to celebrate the Christmas season. Members demonstrated their many talents by decorating the luncheon tables in keeping with the holiday spirit. Prizes were awarded for the best decorated tables.  Entertainment was providedby the Show Choir from Amy Parks Elementary School under the […]

Springer Stallions Robotics Team heads to regional competition

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 15, 2012) The Springer Stallions’ Robotics team took home third place in the First Lego League Robotics Challenge Regional Qualifiers. They also were awarded the coveted Judges Award for All Around Best Team. We look forward to seeing their performance at Regionals in January. Submitted by Rachael Taylor, Librarian, Springer Elementary. To share […]

Visit with Santa Sunday at Dickey’s in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL-December 15, 2012) Bring the family to Dickey’s Barbecue in Rockwall Sunday, December 16 to visit with Santa between noon and 2 p.m. Photos with Santa will be available and as always – KIDS EAT FREE! Dickie’s is located at 2951 Ridge Road, Suite 119 in Rockwall. Information provided by Tim Grosse, Dickey’s Barbecue Rockwall. To submit […]

Hawaiian Falls kicks off holidays with 25 days of Christmas Blessings

Hawaiian Falls kicks off holidays with 25 days of Christmas Blessings

Nominate a deserving family to receive a fun day at one of five Hawaiian Falls waterparks in North Texas during the 2013 season (December 15, 2012) Hawaiian Falls wants to brighten some deserving people’s holidays with a Christmas Blessing. Nominate an unsung hero who always puts other’s needs before their own. Or maybe there’s a […]

Book signing, craft fair at Dickey’s Barbecue Rowlett

(ROWLETT-December 14, 2012)Find last minute gifts and avoid the malls as Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rowlett and Swinging Cats & Blinking Hats Press present a book signing and craft fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 23 at the restaurant. Local artisans will present their wares for sale – and, for the readers on your […]

Breakfast with Santa Cow

(Rockwall – December 14, 2012) Enjoy Breakfast with Santa Cow from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 15 at Chick-fil-A in Rockwall. Come in your PJ’s, enjoy breakfast, a Christmas craft, and a Christmas story with the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow.  You can get a FREE kid’s breakfast combo meal with the purchase of an […]

Chamber names Texas Media Pros as December Business of the Month

(December 13, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Texas Media Pros (formerly Business Directories of Texas) as Business of the Month for December 2012. Paul and Gina Gray launched Business Directories of Texas in August 2006.  The first directory was distributed in April 2007 in Rockwall and Heath.  Due to the […]

Grace Hartman among top ten schools in ‘Whole Grain Challenge’

(ROCKWALL ISD-December 13, 2012) As of July 2012, every US school participating in the National School Lunch Program is required to make at least half the grains they serve “whole grain-rich.” How do you take these new regulations and make meals kids will want to eat? And how do you do it quickly, when the […]