ALS event deemed ‘major success’ despite falling short of world record

ALS event deemed ‘major success’ despite falling short of world record

ROCKWALL, TX (November 4, 2014) While there may not have been a record-setting crowd in attendance at the mass ALS ice bucket challenge held in honor of local resident Clint Townsend, the event certainly helped in a big way to raise awareness and funds for some much-needed research on the deadly disease. City officials including […]

Rowlett Exchange Club presents ‘Playground Christmas’ Parade

ROWLETT, TX (November 4, 2014)  The Rowlett Exchange Club is in the process of organizing the 27th Annual Holiday Parade, which will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in downtown Rowlett. The theme of this year’s parade is “Playground Christmas.”A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Partners Foundation with monies going toward the re-construction […]

Old-Fashioned USO Canteen in Rockwall welcomes veterans

Rest Haven and The Flower Box Host 3rd Annual Old-Fashioned USO Canteen for Veteran’s Day ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) On Tuesday, November 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., the staff from Rest Haven and the Flower Box will bring the festive atmosphere of an old-fashioned USO Canteen to Ted Cain’s Used Car Lot, on […]

American Folk Art Carvings exhibit, silent auction at Artists Gallery on the Square Saturday

ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) A premier exhibit and silent auction of the American Folk Art Carvings of Clifton Smith will be at the Artists Gallery on the Square, 102 S. Goliad in Rockwall, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. It features the caricatures of western figures carved in pieces as small as […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse to host Romeo & Juliet auditions

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 29, 2014) Rockwall Community Playhouse will host open auditions for Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16. Males (ages 16+) and females (16+), as well as some non-speaking roles for younger males and females (ages 12+) are available. Those auditioning are asked to bring a 1-minute Shakespearean monologue and to be prepared […]

PHOTOS: Halloween Extravaganza at Rockwall Harbor

ROCKWALL, TX (October 28, 2014) Dozens of kiddos got all dressed up in their Halloween-best for the Halloween Extravaganza and Costume Contest at The Harbor on Saturday night. The costume contest featuring four different age group divisions and a wide range of frighteningly cute get-ups made for a picture perfect scene at The Harbor’s stage […]

Festival of Trees Nov 14-15 features winter wonderland, opportunity to shop, give

ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]

Ice bucket challenge in Rockwall Saturday aims to set world record

Ice bucket challenge in Rockwall Saturday aims to set world record

Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. Williams Middle School Football Field 625 E. FM 552 (Hwy 205 & FM 552) Rockwall,TX 75087  ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 24, 2014) It’s no secret that the ALS ice bucket challenge has taken the nation by storm. Everyone from Hollywood celebrities to the nation’s youth has braved a shower of ice […]

Singer/Songwriter Showdown Monday at Southern Junction

Not to mention Cowboys football, 1/2 price drinks and no cover charge! Contest presented by Peghead Guitars, winner opens for Deryl Dodd ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (October 24, 2014) Peghead Guitars in Rockwall and Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse in Royse City teamed up for the SoJo Serenader Singer/Songwriter Competition, and the final showdown is this Monday, October […]