Congrats to Rockwall Citizen’s Fire Academy graduates

(June 8, 2015) ROCKWALL, TX. A special congratulations to the Class of 2015 graduates of the Rockwall Citizen’s Fire Academy. Fire Academy participants were given an insider’s look at firefighter training involving structural firefighting, fire investigations, and fire prevention, plus hands-on experience in emergency operations. This years graduates are:  Mackenzie Hudson, Kelsey Boyd, Jade Brown, Christian […]

Celebrate Opening Day of Summer with Heath’s Movies in the Park Friday

‘Rookie of the Year’ featured at Heath’s New Movies in the Park Rockwall-Heath High School District Champion Baseball and Softball Teams Attending; Mingle with the Players & Sign Up for Hawk Sport Camps  (HEATH, TX – June 4, 2015) Come celebrate “opening day” of summer at the City of Heath’s Movies in the Park, Friday, June […]

Rockwall Country Fair a shining success despite the clouds

ROCKWALL, TX (June 4, 2015) The 2nd annual Rockwall Country Fair took place last weekend right beside the County Courthouse. This year admission was free, and guests had the opportunity to shop, eat, play and ride all day long. Due to unexpected weather complications, the fair had a delayed opening and was almost canceled for […]

Community invited to Cancer Survivors Day party Sunday on Rockwall Square

Community invited to Cancer Survivors Day party Sunday on Rockwall Square

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) Everyone is welcome to join the fun as Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall and Texas Oncology’s Mesquite and Rockwall locations celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day with a first-of-its-kind community party on the Downtown Rockwall, noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7. There will be live entertainment by Rockwall’s own by Mike & […]

End Child Abuse Walk Saturday at Harry Myers Park

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 4, 2015) The End Child Abuse Walk has been rescheduled June 6, 9 am, at the Harry Myers Park Pickens Lake pavilion, due to last Saturday’s thunderstorms. The event will kick off a countywide child abuse prevention campaign, led by Rockwall-based Americans Ending Abuse, which initiated the 2011 Texas law making it […]

One Night Only: Uptown Downtown Art Gallery to welcome artist Joe Cesario

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 1, 2015) Artist Joe Cesario will be featured for one night only, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio located at 301 N. San Jacinto in Downtown Rockwall. The community is welcome at a wine and appetizer reception, as 30 of Cesario’s paintings will […]

Older Americans Day celebrates Rockwall County seniors who serve our community

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 27, 2015) Several of Rockwall County’s seniors, programs and volunteers received some well-deserved recognition for their involvement in helping others and bringing positive change to the community during the Older Americans Day Celebration on May 22 at the Rockwall County Library. The theme for this year’s event – “Get into […]

Dirty Rock Off Road Sprint Triathlon returns June 21 at Rockwall YMCA

Dirty Rock Off Road Sprint Triathlon returns June 21 at Rockwall YMCA

UPDATE (June 2, 2015) We are awaiting word on how the recent heavy rains will affect this event, but the YMCA reports that the event will go on, but the bike trail will likely be at the Y (as it was last year) rather than Squabble Creek Trail. Event registration is underway. Please stay tuned as […]

Texas Health, police, fire, YMCA, Walgreens team up for Health & Safety Fair

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host a free, fun and informative Health & Safety Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the hospital’s main campus, 3150 Horizon Road. Teaming up with the Rockwall Police Department, Rockwall Fire Department, Rockwall County EMS, the JER Chilton […]

City of Rockwall’s Memorial Day Concert in pictures

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2015) Music lovers gathered to remember the fallen this Memorial Day weekend as Rockwall community organizations and students performed in a Memorial Day concert on Sunday, May 24. Mayor Jim Pruitt kicked off the evening by introducing the performers. The concert line up included the Rockwall Community Band, Rockwall Children’s […]