Rockwall couple battle it out in the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC

Rockwall couple battle it out in the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC

Hosts Taniya Nayak and Carter Ooosterhouse, ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’ Rockwall, TX (November 20, 2024) – Ready, set, glow. The most wonderful time of the year is here as ABC’s hit decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” is back, showcasing America’s brightest houses with the help of celebrity judges and Christmas […]

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Staff of J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall give big towards 2025 campaign

Rockwall, TX (November 15, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA kicked off their 2025 campaign with a staff celebration on November 10. The party atmosphere highlighted a great year of programming and a positive look towards the future. During the gathering, presenters spoke about the important work the Rockwall YMCA performs, impacting the local community and […]

Mark your calendar for National Seed Swap Day

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 5, 2024) Join Rockwall County Master Gardeners for their first annual community-wide National Seed Swap Day event, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Rockwall Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Save, package and label your seeds for swapping. All are welcome! Seeds may be store-bought or […]

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Rowlett book club reviews Say Goodnight, Gracie on November 19

Rowlett, TX (November 4, 2024) – Rowlett Reviews next book review will feature Nella Phillips reviewing “Say Goodnight, Gracie!: The Story of George Burns & Gracie Allen” by Cheryl Blythe and Susan Hackett. Nella has entertained the club many times in the past and promises a great review! Meetings begin at 9:30 on Tuesday, November […]

As Fate Would Have It: Fate Mayor David Billings launches new podcast

Hosted by Good Government host David Martin and Co-Host Mayor David Billings  ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 28, 2024) Fate Mayor David Billings is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, As Fate Would Have It, hosted by Good Government host David Martin and Co-Host Mayor David Billings. This engaging new series will provide residents […]

Artists in the Spotlight

Artists in the Spotlight

Rockwall, TX (October 25, 2024) – Rockwall Art League’s 24th Annual Juried Fine Art Show and Sale drew over 120 exhibiting artists from Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana exhibiting 160 pieces of art at Cavender Nissan in Rockwall Sept. 27-29. By all accounts the event was a resounding success, offering an opportunity for fellow artists to […]

A Time to Remember and a Time to Grow

A Time to Remember and a Time to Grow

Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – I have had a varied career, lived in various places, and have many varied interests. This time of the year brings two of my many interests together, the military and gardening. I am a naturalized Texan! (I wasn’t born here, but…) Where I grew up, November 11 was called […]

Fresh Produce, Fresh Support: Farmers Market wraps up season with gifts that keep growing

Fresh Produce, Fresh Support: Farmers Market wraps up season with gifts that keep growing

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – Friends of Downtown Rockwall presented $5,000 checks to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas and Lone Star CASA on Sept. 28 during Rockwall’s final Farmers Market of the season. Annually, Friends of Downtown Rockwall donates a portion of their proceeds to local charities. Over the past 10 years […]

Deal Me In: Rockwall County Newcomers group bridges relationships for 50 years

Deal Me In: Rockwall County Newcomers group bridges relationships for 50 years

Rockwall County, TX (October 22, 2024) – In 1974, Sheila Flannery moved to Rockwall and began searching for an organization to meet people. Not finding anything that offered exactly what she was looking for, a purely social connection, Sheila decided, along with another friend, Glo Dodd, to form their own organization. Now, 50 years later […]

Rockwall retiree flies off with awards at State Fair of Texas

Rockwall retiree flies off with awards at State Fair of Texas

1st Place 2024 – Bob Minbiole – Carved Human/Animal/Caricatures Rockwall, TX (October 9, 2024) – Growing up in New Orleans, Bob Minbiole’s father introduced him to the art of woodcarving at the age of fifteen. With an Audubon book of birds in hand, they would work together creating the intricate works of art. But as […]

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