National Library Week special events planned

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) In observance of National Library Week April 12-18, the Rockwall County Library has scheduled the following special activities: Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m., Family Night with storyteller Esther Malone Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m., Books and Ballet, where the Caldecott award winner, the Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, […]

Green Door 5K, 10K & Fun Run April 18 at Harry Myers Park

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) Children’s Relief International, a faith-based 501c(3) organization devoted to helping children in extreme need around the world, will host its 6th Annual Green Door 10K, 5K, and Fun Run on Saturday, April 18 at Harry Myers Park. The event will raise funds to build homes and feed the hungry […]

Radio host Jody Dean to speak at Rockwall Library Lunch Basket event

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 7, 2015) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will host a Lunch Basket event beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 featuring KLUV 98.7 CBS Radio Talk Show Host Jody Dean. The program will be “What Makes Broadcasting Fun.” Catered lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $20 at […]

Memorial Day, Touch-a-Truck celebration May 23 in Rowlett

(ROWLETT, TX – April 7, 2015) Bring the entire family to Pecan Grove Park and the Rowlett Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23 to honor fallen military heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony featuring Touch-A-Truck event. The day will begin with a ceremony at 10a.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre […]

LoneStar CASA to honor volunteer advocates April 26

Community encouraged to join CASA dinner event (ROCKWALL, TX – April 6, 2015) This April, as we observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Volunteer Week, it’s important to recommit ourselves to ending the vicious cycle of child abuse and to standing up for every child too young to speak for themselves. This month, […]

Community kicks off Easter at Fun & Fit in the Park, Heart of Heath 5k

(HEATH, TX _ April 6, 2015) It might have been chilly, but at least the sun was out as the Heath community and guests gathered for Fun & Fit in the Park, featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k, a new Family Run and Fitness activities. More than 400 entered the two runs, including Tim Briles, […]

Rockwall country music artist Erin Kinsey to perform April 11 at DIFF Family Day

DALLAS, TX (April 4, 2015) The entertainment lineup of the Dallas International Film Festival’s Family Day will feature a performance by young Rockwall country music star Erin Kinsey on April 11 at 5:30, before the screening of Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Come see Erin perform live at Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 403, […]

Helping Hands kicks off campaign, bids farewell to Events Director

Good Friday. Good Cause. (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 3, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands celebrated Good Friday with a good cause as it kicked off its 2015 Annual Campaign by inviting locals to come meet its new CEO and learn how to become a part of the agency’s “neighbors helping neighbors” philosophy. The event took […]

Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Day April 18

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2015) The 15th Annual City of Rockwall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Saturday, April 18th from 9am until 3pm at the Municipal Service Center, 1600 Airport Road – Rain or Shine. City of Rockwall residents must present a current utility bill or driver’s license for proof of residency. Household quantities […]

Community invited to participate in prayer events

National Day of Prayer May 7 (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 31, 2015) The City of Rockwall will host a Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at The Center in Downtown Rockwall, 108 E. Washington St., in conjunction with the annual National Day of Prayer. Mayors from cities throughout RockwallCountywill be in attendance. […]