Hawaiian Falls gives special needs families exclusive access to the water parks

DALLAS, TX.  (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals with special needs) were admitted free. Family members and caregiver were offered discounted tickets. Lisa Kirkwood of The Colony commented that her special […]

Great Duck Hunt underway in Rockwall

Great Duck Hunt underway in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]

National Night Out event at Rockwall Home Depot parking lot Tuesday

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) The community is invited to enjoy the free National Night Out festivities from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the Rockwall Home Depot parking lot.  Among the participants and activities will be the Rockwall Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, Food Pantry food drive, a blood drive, […]

Cotton Patch to host fundraiser Wednesday to honor Rockwall’s Addie Bryant

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) UPDATE – Following our feature story on Addie Bryan, the Rockwall girl was featured in People and on Fox 4 Good Day Texas. See the video here, and read our original story here. The community is encouraged to dine at the Cotton Patch in Rockwall between 4 and 8 […]

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery to present Mayan, Aztec collection of paintings by Donna Nelson

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 31, 2015) The public is welcome as the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio, located at 301 N. San Jacinto, hosts a Wine & Appetizer Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 7. The event will feature the Mayan and Aztec collection of paintings by the Renaissance woman of Rockwall, […]

Rockwall Chamber to host RISD New Teacher & Employee Breakfast

(ROCKALL, TX – July 31, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Rockwall ISD New Teacher and Employee Breakfast, an annual event which serves as an opportunity for the local business community and schools to connect. Presented by Rockwall Indoor Sports Expo (RISE), this year’s event will be at 7:30 […]

Family fun, friendly competition at Rockwall Hot Rocks Bike Ride

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 13, 2015) Enjoy family fun and friendly competition at the 2015 Hot Rocks Bike Ride, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Hot Rocks has been growing in popularity every year, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Proceeds from the ride […]

CANCELLED – Alzheimer’s Association’s free screening of ‘The Notebook’

UPDATE (July 31, 2015): We just received word from the Associate Director of Community Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter that this event has been cancelled. No word on whether it will be rescheduled but we will keep you posted. (ROCKWALL, TX- July 22, 2015) The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter, in association with the Dallas Film […]

ADHD Support Group to address getting kids ready for back-to-school

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 29, 2015) Mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Thursday, August 13th when Rockwall’s ADHD Support Group will meet at the Rockwall County Library to discuss getting kids prepared to go back to school. The guest facilitator for this meeting is Cini Abraham, M.D. The purpose of the group is to connect parents […]

Lake Pointe Church adds new ‘Choice Day’ hours for residents needing food assistance

Lake Pointe Church adds new ‘Choice Day’ hours for residents needing food assistance

(ROCKWALL,TX– July 29, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and North Texas Food Bank are making a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the NTFB in January 2014, and through […]