Boy Scout Troop 83 to celebrate 40th anniversary

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]

Rockwall Art League Fine Art Show Oct 2-4

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 21, 2015) The Rockwall Art League will present “Inspired,” it 15th Annual Fine Art Show, October 2-4 at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall. An Artist Meet and Greet is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3. As in year’s past, this much-anticipated show is […]

Ms Senior Texas to speak at Friends of Rockwall County Library meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 29, 2015) Jill Rumbley Beam, newly crowned Ms Senior Texas, will be the featured speaker at the Friends of the Rockwall County Library meeting on Tuesday, September 8. The meeting will begin at 11:00 AM at the Community Room at the library,  located at 1215E. Yellowjacket in Rockwall. Beam, who was […]

Rockwall County 4-H to host informational kick-off meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 29, 2015) Rockwall County 4-H will hold its annual County-wide 4-H Kick-Off from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8 at the Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. From 6-6:30 there will be an informal meet and greet with clubs and some of the available projects. From 6:30-7:00 […]

State Rep. Cindy Burkett to discuss new child protection laws

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 29, 2015) The public is invited to hear District 113 Texas State Rep. Cindy Burkett discuss new Texas child protection laws she authored in the 2015 legislative session, during a Rockwall County family violence prevention meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 1 at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club Champion’s Room. […]

Race for cash & prizes at Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) The annual Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor September 25-26. Baby rubber ducks ($5) and corporate Mama ducks ($100) are available for purchase at rockwallduckrace.org. Race winners will be awarded cash and prizes, as ducks make their way down the fountain to the finish line. There will […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse to present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2015) Rockwall Community Playhouse proudly announces the cast of the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The production will run Friday, September 18-20, 25-27 and October 2-4 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at rockwallcommunityplayhouse.com, by calling 972-722-3399 or at the Box Office […]

Artists Reception at Uptown Downtown Gallery Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2015) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery & Studio, located at 301 N. San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall, will host an Artists Reception from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Saturday, August 29 for three new artists – Jill Farrer, Pam Griffin and Ed Alexander. Also, back by popular demand is Rockwall’s Renaissance […]

Teachers, staff welcomed at Rockwall ISD New Employee Breakfast

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and members of the community came together to celebrate Rockwall ISD’s new teachers and staff at a welcome breakfast in the Rockwall High School cafeteria this morning. The Chamber teamed up with Waffle House to provide the free breakfast, which was […]

Chance to win $10,000 at Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta

Hanby Insurance gives back to 13th ‘Unlucky Lucky Duck’ (ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) Erin Atkins , owner of Hanby Insurance in Rockwall, strives to continuously develop relationships with her clients and give back to the community that gives to her business. She dedicates her time to leading non-profits, such as Soroptimist and Meals on Wheels […]