Rockwall provides two new unique destinations

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) Phelps Lake Park and Yellowjacket Park are two new, exciting destinations that enhance the park and recreation opportunities for Rockwall residents.  Phelps Lake Park, which officially opened this month on the north side of Rockwall, completes a premier outdoor recreation destination. It has a launching pier for kayaking enthusiasts and […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities awards grants

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) The City of Rowlett’s Arts and Humanities has made its annual awards of arts grants for 2015. Grant recipients include Artists ‘Round Texas to support their professional artist demonstrations and education programs, The Lakeshore Symphonic Winds to support their purchase of music and conductor expenses and Lake Cities Chorale to […]

Rockwall Police Chief Reports Holiday Crime Initiative a Success

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 19, 2015) Rockwall’s 2014 Holiday Crime Initiative, which added extra police patrols throughout the I-30 retail and restaurant corridor, was again a successful program during the 2014 Christmas holidays.  The Rockwall Police Department increased their presence on Thanksgiving weekend, the two weeks preceding Christmas, on Christmas Day, and the day after for […]

Cub Scout Pack 386 helps fill food pantry shelves

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 18, 2015) Circle Ten Council’s Cub Scout Pack 386 recently participated in “Scouting for Food,” an annual food pantry drive sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Pack 386 joined with Heath Salon and Spa to collect donations for the Rockwall County Helping Hands food pantry.   Heath Salon and Spa brought […]

Rowlett Health & Rehab residents receive special Valentine’s greetings

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Instead of reveling in the typical Valentine’s celebrations filled with excesses of chocolates and stuffed animals, senior students at Rockwall Christian Academy delivered special greetings to the residents at nearby Rowlett Health & Rehabilitation Center. Over the past week, students in every grade spent their art class time cleverly hand-crafting […]

Program at Rockwall library to address national defense, education, economic growth

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]

Free Senior Health Fair coming to Rowlett Community Center

ROWLETT, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) The Rowlett Senior Advisory Board and the Rowlett Community Center are sponsoring a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon April 14 at the Rowlett  Community Center.  Admission is free. The event will include door prizes and free health screenings. Visit with over 30 vendors about their services including: […]

Rockwall’s Household Hazardous Waste Day set for April 18

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 15, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]