Rockwall Founders Day Festival Returns May 16 with Full Day of Activities and Live Performances by Randy Rogers Band, Randy Houser and Billie Jo Jones

Rockwall Founders Day Festival Returns May 16 with Full Day of Activities and Live Performances by Randy Rogers Band, Randy Houser and Billie Jo Jones

ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2026) — Rockwall will celebrate its 172nd birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16. Presented by Hiley Chevrolet of Rockwall, this free, family-friendly event spans Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park, offering a full day of entertainment, activities, and live music. Festivities begin downtown with the Rockwall […]

Rockwall County Prays Event Set for May 15 at Liberty Hall

Rockwall County Prays Event Set for May 15 at Liberty Hall

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (May 4, 2026) — A county-wide gathering focused on prayer, reflection, and community will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Liberty Hall inside the Rockwall County Courthouse. Titled Rockwall County Prays: One Nation Under God, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with doors opening early. […]

Heal-Corp Black Tie & Boots May 9 at Tate Farms

Heal-Corp Black Tie & Boots May 9 at Tate Farms

ROCKWALL, TX (April 29, 2026) The community is invited to an unforgettable evening of impact, elegance, and purpose at Black Tie & Boots, Heal-Corp’s signature fundraising event supporting life-saving training, equipment, and community awareness initiatives. Set in a refined yet rustic atmosphere at Tate Farms , this unique night blends formal style with Western charm […]

Rockwall 4-H and FFA Buckaroo Barnyard Raises Funds for Leadership Rockwall’s Agri-Innovation Barn Ahead of Ribbon Cutting

Rockwall 4-H and FFA Buckaroo Barnyard Raises Funds for Leadership Rockwall’s Agri-Innovation Barn Ahead of Ribbon Cutting

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — On March 28, 2026, Rockwall County 4-H and Rockwall FFA hosted Buckaroo Barnyard, a family-oriented agricultural education experience held during the annual Rockwall Youth Fair. The Rockwall Youth Fair plays an important role for many youth who house livestock projects at the Rockwall ISD Ag Barn, as it serves as […]

Popular Rockwall Car Show Celebrates 21 Years Supporting Local Children

Popular Rockwall Car Show Celebrates 21 Years Supporting Local Children

ROCKWALL, TX (April 27, 2026) — What began in 2005 as a small community gathering of just 40 cars raising approximately $2,600 has grown into one of the premier auto shows in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Now in its 21st year, Cars for CASA continues to make a powerful impact, benefiting Lone Star CASA and […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to present interactive ‘Founders Garden’ experience

Saturday May 16th, 11am – 2pm, San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall ROCKWALL, TX (April 24, 2026) What would the early settlers of Rockwall County have grown in the 1850s? Simple, practical vegetables that fed families and stored well, along with Texas native flowers, herbs and more. Learn how to plan your own square foot garden, then visit […]

Plan ahead for Rockwall Founders Day

Plan ahead for Rockwall Founders Day

Let’s Celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Birthday! Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM | Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park Rockwall is throwing one big birthday bash and you’re invited! Join us Saturday, May 16 for a full day of fun, food, family activities, and free live music as we celebrate Rockwall’s 172nd Founders Day. […]

Rockwall’s San Jacinto Music Series Returns in May with Free Live Music All Summer Long

Rockwall’s San Jacinto Music Series Returns in May with Free Live Music All Summer Long

ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) — Friday and Saturday nights this summer will come alive in Rockwall as the city launches its annual San Jacinto Music Series. Held at San Jacinto Plaza from 7 to 9:30 p.m., the series kicks off its summer concerts this May with a full month of free live music featuring […]

‘Unearth A Story’ this Summer with Reading Club Programs at Rockwall County Library

‘Unearth A Story’ this Summer with Reading Club Programs at Rockwall County Library

ROCKWALL, TX (April 22, 2026) This summer you can ‘Unearth A Story’ at the Rockwall County Library. There are summer reading club programs for all ages (children, teens, and adults)! The Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 1.  Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a Kick-Off event with dinosaur-themed games and crafts for children […]

In-Sync Exotics to Host Overnight Campout Experience

In-Sync Exotics to Host Overnight Campout Experience

WYLIE, TX (April 21, 2026) — In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center invites the community to experience the wild in a whole new way during its upcoming “Lions and Tigers and Tents — Oh My!” overnight campout on Saturday, May 23. This one-of-a-kind Visitor Camp Out offers guests the rare opportunity to spend a […]