Pros to compete for $30,000 purse at LifeTime Tri Dallas at Rockwall Harbor

Pros to compete for $30,000 purse at LifeTime Tri Dallas at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013)  Life Time  will host some of the world’s best triathletes on Sunday, October 6 during Life Time Tri Dallas at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. This is the fourth consecutive year that this event has been held at The Harbor. The winner of Life Time Tri Dallas, […]

Friends of Library to host Sail with Scott fundraiser

(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – This year the Friends of the Rockwall County Library will kick off their annual fundraising efforts by hosting a “Sail with Scott” fundraiser on Tuesday, September 24 on the Harbor Lights docked at the lighthouse on the waterside of the Hilton Hotel. Boarding will begin at 6:45 pm and the boat […]

Master Gardeners to present Cool Season Gardening Class

Master Gardeners to present Cool Season Gardening Class

(Rockwall) August 21, 2013 – Most Texans think that spring is the best season for gardening.  While that may be true for a small number of vegetable plants, veteran Texas gardeners will certainly tell you that the best season to plant vegetables is during the fall. Here are just a few advantages to cool season […]

Manley to conduct ‘A Toast to Musical America’

Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra to perform free Labor Day weekend concert at The Harbor (Rockwall) August 6, 2013 – Rockwall MusicFest, production arm of The Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra, recently announced the orchestra’s 2013 guest conductor, Michael J. Manley. Manley received his Bachelor of Music degree from Hardin Simmons University and his Master’s degree in […]

Rockwall Y Dirty Rock Off-Road Triathlon Saturday

(Rockwall) – The Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon (which was postponed to rains affecting Squabble Creek Trail) has been rescheduled to 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The Kiwanis TriRock event is set for Sunday, Aug. 25 at the YMCA, making it a tri-weekend.  Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton […]

Rib Rub Run & Roll in downtown Rockwall Oct 5

Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k run & car show  (Rockwall) August 20, 2013 – Each fall, teams fire up their grills for a smokin’ hot barbecue competition in downtown Rockwall. This year, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 5, residents and visitors will flock to the historic downtown square for great food, fun […]

Rockwall ISD New Teacher Breakfast August 16

Community welcome with reservations (Rockwall) August 12, 2013 – On Friday, August 16th, new teachers and employees joining the Rockwall ISD will gather with area business leaders and citizens to kick off the new school year. The 2013 New Teacher/Employee Breakfast, presented by Timpa Law Office and hosted by the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce […]

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

Back to School event benefiting Rockwall PAWS Saturday

(Rockwall) August 15, 2013 – Shop and enjoy a back-to-school celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at Rockwall Ford, 990 E. Interstate 30, benefiting Rockwall PAWS. There will be local vendors, great food, fashion, music, raffle prizes and more. Rockwall Paws works to reduce the number of unwanted or homeless animals […]

Pooch Plunge to benefit Rowlett’s homeless pets

(Rowlett) August 13, 2013 – Friends of Rowlett Animals will host their fourth annual Pooch Plunge benefiting Rowlett’s homeless pets at 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 18 at Wet Zone, 5304 Main Street in Rowlett. Bring your four legged “best friend” for a dip in the pool. “Hula Hound” Costume, “Bobbing for Hotdogs,” and […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse STAR players to perform ‘Grease’

(Rockwall) August 13, 2013 – The Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk, is holding its acting workshop for special needs adults called S.T.A.R. (Special Theatre at Rockwall) during August. The group will be performing the musical “Grease, the School Version” on Saturday August 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday August 18th at 2pm. Tickets […]