Call for Entries: Uptown Downtown Art Gallery Juried Small Works Show

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 16, 2016) The Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio, located in the heart of historic and newly renovated downtown Rockwall, presents the Juried small works show, March 18 through April 17. Entry deadline is March 12. This show will include an awards ceremony scheduled in conjunction with “Celebrate Downtown” festivities on […]

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

Gardening Tea Party benefiting Meals on Wheels March 18

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Feb. 4, 2016) The third annual Gardening Tea Luncheon supporting Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. The cost is $40 (which will feed one senior for […]

Superhero on special mission visits Springer Elementary

Superhero on special mission visits Springer Elementary

(ROCKWALL,TX- Feb. 4, 2016) Whether he’s fighting crime and battling the forces of evil as Batman, Superman, Iron Man or a police man, Damon Cole is a full-time super hero. The Fort Worth police officer dedicates his free time and personal savings to visiting young cancer patients across the country, going “virtually ANYWHERE to make a […]

Helping Hands honors volunteers, presents awards at annual board meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Helping Hands honored several of its volunteers, welcomed its new Board members for 2016, and celebrated a successful 2015 during its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The following individuals were recognized for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service to […]

Rockwall to celebrate National Pancake Day March 8

Enjoy FREE pancakes at Rockwall IHOP and donate to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has issued a proclamation making March 8, 2016 “National Pancake Day” for the City of Rockwall. For the last 10 years, the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children have partnered with the IHOP in […]

Lake Ray Hubbard kicks off chapter of Over 40 Females

Inaugural event at The Castle in Rockwall on Feb 4 (ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 2, 2016) Lake Ray Hubbard is launching a chapter of the nationally acclaimed Over 40 Females organization.  This chapter will be led by Bethany Williams.  Bethany is a powerhouse speaker, best-selling author, fortune 500 strategist, executive, talk show host and mother […]

Rockwall Mayor: ‘Leadership Lessons Learned in Public Service’

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 31, 2016) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt will deliver a keynote address at Toastmasters of Rockwall, titled, “Leadership Lessons Learned in Public Service.” The event is open to the public. There will be a meet-and-greet from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. sharp.  Seating is limited. […]

Packed house for local author’s book signing

Austin Wells’ first book features Heath history, vintage photographs (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Jan. 30,2016) Lakeside Florist in Rockwall was bustling with visitors Friday, Jan. 29 as the floral shop hosted a Happy Hour and Book Signing to celebrate the release of local author Austin Wells’ first book, “Images of America: Heath,” now available at arcadiapublishing.com […]