UDPATE (March 18, 2015) The Phelps Lake ribbon cutting ceremony planned for this Sunday, March 22 has once again been postponed due to rain in the forecast. Stay tuned for a new date. ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 25, 2015) The community is welcome to join the ribbon cutting festivities which have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2015) More than 60 people showed up to hear Patty Canup share recollections of Rockwall County’s history, including personal stories from two well-known and longtime area African American residents during its first Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 13. Patty recounted her talks with Sam Buffington and Gloria Williams in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 20, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Gardening Tea Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Nineteen at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club, 2600 Champions Drive in Rockwall. Order tickets now at rockwallmealsonwheels.org and help support MOWSS’ mission to keep the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) Have you ever wondered what its like to be inside of a burning building? What it takes to cut a person out of a car? What it is like to rappel from 75’ in the air? What its like to climb the 100’ ladder? What it feels like to wear […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 18, 2015) Rockwall Summer Musicals has scheduled auditions for their 2015 season shows, Guys and Dolls and West Side Story. Auditions for Guys and Dolls are Saturday, March 28 from 10 am-6 pm, with dance auditions from 4-6 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall, Building B, Room 206, and Sunday, March 29 […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 16, 2015) Enjoy ‘An Evening with Friends’ on March 19, featuring an address on National Defense, Education and Economic Growth by Rockwall County native Robert Smith III, CEO of Texas A&M Galveston, who retired as VP of The Federal Reserve and is Retired Rear Admiral from Naval Reserve. The event will begin […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) The Orange Wave Band Boosters will host the 2nd Annual Swing Dance Spectacular and Silent Auction from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 21 at the Rockwall High School Cafetorium. This fundraising event features music by the Rockwall High School Jazz Orchestra and RHS Jazz Band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12 2015) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will host its Annual Healthy Hearts Rock Luncheon from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Medical Office Building, located next door to the hospital at 3142 Horizon Road, Suite 204. This popular event held during Heart Month is FREE and will address diet […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 6, 2015) William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Romeo & Juliet opens tonight at Rockwall Community Playhouse. Come experience the beauty, poetry and passion of Shakespeare’s greatest romance, where love and violence vie for the hearts and souls of young, star-crossed lovers. Performance dates are Feb. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Feb. 5, 2015) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation and Rockwall County Historical Commission recently announced the schedule for the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series 2015. The Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series (formerly called Brown Bag Lecture Series) presents programs of historical interest from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor courtroom at the historic […]