Congressman Ralph Hall statue to be unveiled in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 8, 2015) A larger-than-life-sized statue of Congressman Ralph M. Hall will be unveiled at the Rockwall County Courthouse at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 3. “This tribute to Congressman Hall has been over two years in the making, and we are very excited about its completion,” said project co-chair, Dewayne Cain.  […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners present New Inspirations Garden Tour

Rockwall County Master Gardeners present New Inspirations Garden Tour

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Tickets are on sale for “The New Inspirations Garden Tour-Look, Listen, Learn!” hosted by the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association on Saturday, May 16.  This new event is sure to be an awesome and educational event that you will not want to miss!  Tickets are available at  American National […]

Play for Hay golf tournament to benefit Throwaway Ponies

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) Throwaway Ponies, a local nonprofit horse rescue and therapeutic riding center, will host its 6th Annual Play for Hay Benefit Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 17 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Register individually or as a team for the event which begins with sign-in and lunch at 11:30 a.m., […]

Rockwall County Relay for Life Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 29, 2015) The American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay for Life, will be held this Saturday, May 2 in Rockwall at Wilkerson Sanders Stadium. The event will be opened at 2pm by Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt and the survivor walk at 5:30pm will begin with a speech from Congressman John Ratcliffe. The […]

Memorial Day concert, remembrance at Rest Haven

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Back by popular demand, The Levee Singers will perform again at Rest Haven’s Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Concert and Family Day on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m.  This year, for the first time, The Reveille Sisters will also perform under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial […]

Singers wanted for Rockwall concert

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) Michael J. Manley, Music Director/Conductor for the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, is inviting singers from all over the Rockwall area to come sing in a mass choir for “An American Celebration” Concert scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 in the worship center of First Baptist Church of Rockwall. The […]

‘Get to Know Garland Race’ features scavenger hunt adventure

(GARLAND, TX – April 24, 2015) Leadership Garland will host “Garland Gives Day” in which approximately 10 community service projects will be completed. One of those projects is a unique photo scavenger hunt that will benefit multiple outreach organizations in the city. Known as the Get to Know Garland Race, the event will begin at Garland Fire Station 1 […]

Meals on Wheels prepares for Older Americans Day

Nominations for seniors being accepted (ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is preparing for Older Americans Day, a time when communities across the country honor senior adults. A public celebration is set for 1 p.m. Friday, May 22 at the Rockwall County Library. This year’s theme is “Get […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride May 16

(FATE, TX – April 24, 2015) The 24th Annual Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, beginning  at the northeast corner of Ben Payne Road and SH 66 in Fate. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m.; the trail ride starts at 1. The cost is $20 ticket, which includes the lunch […]

150 Aggies, guests gather for Rockwall County A&M Club’s Annual Muster

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 24, 2015) The Rockwall County A&M Club held its annual Muster on April 21.  Muster is one of the most sacred of Aggie Traditions.  It is a time look to the past, present, and future…not only to grieve but to reflect and to celebrate the lives that connect us to one another. […]