ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 18, 2014) The Rockwall Children’s Chorus, a community chorus comprised of area children in grades two through eight, invites you to join them for their annual Christmas Concert beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8. Hear the sounds of the season as only children’s voices can sing them. Music includes holiday favorites […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) In the event of a disaster in our hometown, would you know what to do? Whether it’s a tornado, flood or other severe weather event, a chemical or biological emergency, a terrorist attack or an epidemic, there are trained professionals and volunteers throughout the area to help. But you are […]
Premier event to help fund holiday meal for Meals on Wheels seniors ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a community-wide Ladies Night Out on Thursday, December 4, presented by Alliance Bank, Honda Cars of Rockwall, Trend HR and Willis Fine Jewelry. The premier “La Tee Da – Fa […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) The Rockwall Heath High School Holiday Tour of Homes will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec.5. Five stunning homes will be showcased in holiday style. The tour benefits the RHHS Class of 15. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at […]
ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) Enjoy an evening of singing in a Christmas concert full of comfort and joy at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more […]
Bigger and brighter Many of us are only beginning to think about getting our holiday decorations out of storage, but for Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall, holiday planning is a year-round process. “We never ever quit. We start in January for the following year,” said Donna. Each holiday season, she and her husband’s […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) When a show winds down to the last weeks of rehearsal, the Director (especially when there are children in the cast) becomes a sort of drill sergeant. Strict discipline and attention to the smallest detail must be observed by all. The Director knows every cast member’s name and where they’re […]
Parade follows new route this year ROCKWALL, TX (November 11, 2014) As the winner of a recent poster contest, Maryjose Salazar, a fourth grade student at Amy Parks Heath Elementary, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 45th Annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. According to the judges, Maryjose’s […]
FOOD / MUSIC / SANTA! HEATH, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) It’s almost time for Santa to come to town, where new treats await at this year’s City of Heath Holiday in the Park, hosted in Towne Center Park, December 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Rain or shine! Annual favorites like the sweet sounds of the Amy Parks […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) Back when cotton was king in Rockwall County in the 1920s, how many farms were there in the county? How many cotton gins? Where was the first cotton gin located in the county? Which ranch in Rockwall County owned its own chapel? Folks attending the Blast to the Past […]