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 […]

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 […]

Downtown Rockwall abuzz with activity starting tonight

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2017)  It’s a sign that summer is coming. Historic Downtown Rockwall is preparing for crowds of people to start gathering around the Square—with the kickoff of the San Jacinto Plaza Music Series and the Rockwall Farmers Market this weekend, starting tonight. But it’s not business as usual, there are a […]

Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe breaks ground on new hospital tower

Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe breaks ground on new hospital tower

(ROWLETT, TX – April 28, 2017) Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe turned the dirt for its new expansion and hospital tower during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, April 27. Hospital leadership and Baylor, Scott & White Health management joined Rockwall and Rowlett city officials to celebrate the occasion in the parking lot of the […]

Dr. Villarreal to honor Rockwall County Republican Women scholarship winners

Dr. Villarreal to honor Rockwall County Republican Women scholarship winners

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2017) The Rockwall County Republican Women would like to invite you to our May 8, 2017 meeting. Dr. Villarreal, Superintendent of Rockwall ISD will be the guest speaker.  No only will Dr. Villarreal help honor RCRW scholarship winners, he will speak about his first year not only as the Superintendent but as […]

Rockwall County’s Open Space BBQ moved to June 24

Rockwall County’s Open Space BBQ moved to June 24

UPDATE from the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance:  The high risk of dangerous thunderstorms has led us to move the date for this Saturday’s Sunset and Stars barbecue. We are rescheduling the barbecue to June 24th, 2017 and you have the option of transferring your ticket to the new date, so hold onto your tickets. […]

‘Pillow Talk’ opens May 12 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

‘Pillow Talk’ opens May 12 at Rockwall Community Playhouse

Auditions for ‘Dr. Doolittle, Jr. the Musical’ May 6 (ROCKWALL, TX — April 26, 2017) Rockwall Community Playhouse’s production of Pillow Talk opens May 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org, by calling 972-722-3399 or at the box office […]

C-Span to honor local winners of StudentCam documentary competition

C-Span to honor local winners of StudentCam documentary competition

(McKINNEY, TX — April 28, 2017) C‑SPAN and Spectrum will visit Imagine International Academy of North Texas on May 2 to honor local winners for C‑SPAN’s annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam. During the visit a C‑SPAN Representative will present a StudentCam certificate of merit to all 12 winning students during ceremonies in front of classmates, teachers […]