Family fun at McLendon-Chisholm Country Fest Oct 17

(MCLENDON-CHISHOLM, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Mayor Gary Moody welcomes the residents of McLendon-Chisholm and surrounding communities to the 2015 Country Fest from 1 to 6 p.m.  Saturday, October 17,  located at 1371 W. FM 550 in McLendon-Chisholm. This event will be free and open to the public. “I’m excited to welcome folks from all […]

Patriot Paws graduation pairs veterans with service dogs

Patriot Paws graduation pairs veterans with service dogs

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) Trainers and staff of Rockwall-based Patriot PAWS saw their hard work come to fruition Friday, Oct. 2, when the organization officially united five of its trained service dogs with a group of American veterans during a public Graduation Day ceremony. A standing room only crowd gathered as Patriot PAWS […]

First Responders honored during memorial dedication at Rest Haven’s Public Servants Garden

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) addressed a crowd at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall this morning, during the dedication of a new First Responders Memorial in the Public Servants Garden. Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of of Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park, opened the public […]

Winners announced at Rockwall Art League’s 2015 Fine Art Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) The Rockwall Art League‘s 15th Annual Fine Art Show, presented Oct. 2-4 at Rockwall Rotary Hall, drew a steady crowd of artists, art enthusiasts, buyers, friends, family and community members. The show was judged by nationally recognized, award winning artist Carol B. Mitchell. Cash awards were presented for Best of Show, […]

Chili CookOff in Rockwall to benefit Children’s Relief International

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 4, 2015) Join the Miracle Mix Chili Cook Off from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 at 505 E. Boydstun in Rockwall. This community event raises funds for Children’s Relief International’s Tessa Grace Miracle Milk program. Your participation in the cook off means that hungry and malnourished children will be […]

Local businessmen issue challenge to ‘Pack the Pantry’ for largest food drive in Rockwall County history

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 4, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands is the main social service provider for Rockwall County residents. For more than 30 years the agency has been making a difference in the lives of Rockwall County residents by alleviating financial crisis and providing a medical home. By relocating their Assistance & Referral Program to […]

‘Afternoon in the Park’ celebrates works of Rockwall County author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks

‘Afternoon in the Park’ celebrates works of Rockwall County author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 1, 2015) Folks were treated to some delicious pies, a presentation about the informative historical works of author/historian Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks and a book signing by Sheri’s mother Patsy Stodghill during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s Sunday Afternoon in the Park event, held on the grounds of the Rockwall Historical Museum […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta winners announced

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta winners announced

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 1, 2015) It was a quackin’ good time at The Harbor this past weekend as overflow crowds of festival-goers flocked to the fountains to see thousands of little rubber duckies race in to the finish line. Hundreds came to vote on dozens of “duckerated” entries in the Corporate Duck Pageant, and […]

San Jacinto Plaza Music Series extended through October

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2015) The popular San Jacinto Plaza outdoor venue will continue to host live music Friday and Saturday evenings October 2nd through October 30th. San Jacinto Plaza is located in Downtown Rockwall, in the 100 block of South San Jacinto between Rusk and Washington Streets. Limited seating is available; feel free […]

Lone Star CASA Superhero 5K takes off Nov 7

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015)  Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Race & Fun Run on Saturday, November 7 at the Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Bring the kids for the Fun Run and, whether you’re a dedicated runner or want to walk the distance of the […]