GLOW RUN benefiting Women in Need June 3

GLOW RUN benefiting Women in Need June 3

(ROCKWALL, TX — May, 25, 2017) Help Rockwall light up the night and shine a light on domestic violence 5thannual GLOW RUN for the WIN, presented by The Branch Law Firm, Betsy Branch and Ryan Branch. Women In Need (WIN) will host their 5th annual GLOW RUN for the WIN at the Harry Meyers Park-Spray […]

Cars for CASA rolls out funds for child advocacy

Cars for CASA rolls out funds for child advocacy

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Cars for CASA returned to the Harbor parking lot for its annual afternoon of hot wheels and good times. The auto show has been raising funds for the past 12 years to benefit Lone Star CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA is an organization that allows regular citizens […]

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

Bike Rodeo draws crowd, promotes bike safety

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2017) Officer Curtis Bennet, the SRO officer for Nebbie Williams Elementary School, organized a Bike Rodeo to promote bike safety.  The event had nearly 40 students who came out with their parents. “The stunt show was the highlight, for sure,” says Officer Bennett.  “Bicycling is one of the top activities […]

Carry the Load comes through Rockwall May 28

Carry the Load comes through Rockwall May 28

(HEATH, TX — May 24, 2017) Join the Rockwall County First Responders Team at the Rockwall County Courthouse on May 28 to greet the National Carry the Load Relay Team as it comes through town on the way to the Dallas Memorial March at Reverchon Park. The National Relay Team is expected to arrive in […]

Lacy J. Dalton concert at Southern Junction Friday to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 23, 2017) Lacy J. Dalton and the Dalton Gang will perform a live benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 26 at Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse. Presented by Heritage GMC, this Memorial Weekend kickoff event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Purchase tickets online at rockwallchamber.org and the Chamber […]

Historical Foundation unveils reconstructed rock wall

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2017)By now many know that Rockwall was named after the discovery of a mysterious rock wall that was unearthed in 1852 as Benjamin Boydstun, Terry Utley Wade, and William Clay Stevenson were digging a well.  As speculation continues regarding the wall’s origin – whether it’s a natural geologic formation or […]

First LULAC council in Rockwall County forms

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2017) Latinos in Rockwall celebrated Cinco de Mayo Saturday in the old town square with mariachi music and folklorico dancing by students from Dobbs Elementary School, and noted the formation of Rockwall LULAC, the first LULAC council in Rockwall County. With concerns about legislation in Austin and Washington, D.C., Rockwall […]

Leadership Rockwall 2017 to reveal final project at Open House Tuesday

Group officially unveils the Texas Health Rockwall Technology Lab to the public (ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2017) Leadership Rockwall 2017 proudly reveals their year-long project this Tuesday—to provide a state-of-the-art technology lab for the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall. A part of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the leadership group has been […]