Holy Trinity Church Outreach Committee shows support to Women In Need

Holy Trinity Church Outreach Committee shows support to Women In Need

(HEATH, TX — August 7, 2017) On Thursday, July 27, the Outreach Committee of Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church in Heath presented a $10,000 check to Women in Need (WIN).  Holy Trinity is committed to supporting WIN in helping it achieve the elimination of family violence locally. At the check presentation, Connie Pettitt, […]

Dr Villarreal delivers message of faith at Rockwall YMCA’s Teacher Prayer Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 4, 2017) The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomed Rockwall ISD teachers for some good food, fellowship and prayer during the RISD Teacher Prayer Breakfast on Friday, August 4. Guests helped themselves to steaming hot plates of delicious breakfast food served by Preston Hollow Catering as they enjoyed a beautiful musical […]

4th Annual Firefighters Ball to benefit injured Waco firefighter

4th Annual Firefighters Ball to benefit injured Waco firefighter

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 3, 2017) Join The Colbert Project for a fun night of brotherhood, fundraising, gaming and much more in the 4th Annual Firefighters Ball at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Guests of the black-tie event will enjoy dinner, cocktails, music and dancing, casino gaming, live/silent auctions, […]

Young Rockwall pianists take part in SMU Summer Piano program

Young Rockwall pianists take part in SMU Summer Piano program

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2017) Recently two Rockwall pianists participated in the Young Artists Summer Piano Institute at Southern Methodist University.  Grace Nelms, an upcoming senior at Rockwall High School, has participated for the second year.  She is an all-around musician who performs on both piano and cello.  She has been the recipient of […]

Piano student gives senior recital at First Presbyterian Church Rockwall

Piano student gives senior recital at First Presbyterian Church Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2017) Ben Fields, son of Drs. Theodore and Alexia Fields, recently gave a senior piano recital at the First Presbyterian Church in Rockwall.  A 12-year piano student of Michele McDonald, Ben presented works by Beethoven, Chopin, Turina, Scriabin and others. Born and raised in Texas, Ben began his formal education […]

Rockwall Rocks Facebook group reaches over 1,000 members, hosts rock painting events

Rockwall Rocks Facebook group reaches over 1,000 members, hosts rock painting events

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 31, 2017) This weekend, the latest community craze continued to take off as parents, kids, and art-lovers alike joined in on the rock painting and scavenger hunting fun. The Rockwall Rocks Facebook group has reached over 1,000 members dedicated to spreading joy around town. Jennifer Dotson, who originally created the Facebook […]

Eclipse over Rockwall: Viewing event Aug 21

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2017) Astrodad (that’s me) is proud to announce that on Monday, August 21, the Rockwall County Library and I will present  a local event of the 2017 Eclipse Across America. Thanks to excellent support from NASA, I’ve got a great “eclipse kit” with safety glasses and information on the event. […]

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall

Registration underway for August 12th event (ROCKWALL, TX — July 12, 2017) Get ready to ride. The 31st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will return August 12, 2017. You can register online NOW at www.HotRocksBikeRide.com. This year’s ride includes 12, 24, and 42 mile routes and the main […]