The Santa suit is magic

Pet photos with Santa at Rockwall Petco Dec 7 & 14 ROCKWALL (November 29, 2013) I look pathetic in a Santa suit. Instead of jolly and plump, I look like a red and white beanpole. The uncomfortable pillow strapped around my waist doesn’t help one bit. To be sure, I have the husky voice, the twinkle […]

Annual Turkey Toss at In-Sync Exotics Saturday

WYLIE (November 29, 2013) Join In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center as their exotic cats give thanks for the outpouring of public support  received in 2013 – an exceptionally hard year for the cats, staff, and volunteers at In-Sync Exotics. They are giving thanks by serving turkeys to their beloved big cats this Saturday. […]

Grand Marshal of Kiwanis Christmas Parade chosen

ROCKWALL (November 27, 2013) Alondra Sanchez, a student at Sharon Shannon Elementary, is the winner of the poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 44th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall County. Alondra’s artwork best depicted the parade theme “Just Imagine” according to the contest judges.  Her artwork is […]

Breakfast with Santa Dec 14 at The Center Rockwall

ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Santa Claus is coming to town. Come tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, orange juice, candy canes, and activities will be provided. Bring your camera for a picture perfect moment. Saturday, December 14 The Center at Rockwall CityPlace 8:30 – 10 am or 10:30 am – […]

Tree lighting Dec 5 at Rockwall City hall

ROCKWALL (November 26, 2013) Come for an evening of old fashioned holiday fun and music! Celebrate the 30th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the lawn at City Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5. There will be craft making in Santa’s Workshop, free cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and live Christmas music. Jolly ole St. Nick […]

Jingle Bell Run for Blane Dec 14

ROCKWALL – November 25, 2013 – Registration is underway for the Jingle Bell Run for Blane Thompson.  The event is set for Saturday, December 14 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a one mile Fun Run and 5K Run at 9. The sixth annual event honors the memory […]

Heath Holiday in the Park Dec 6

HEATH (November 25, 2013) Come welcome the holiday season with your friends and neighbors at the Heath Holiday in the Park presented by the Special Events Board on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. in the Towne Center Park Pavilion located behind City Hall. This cherished community tradition will feature all of the season’s favorites […]

Community shops for a cause at Helping Hands Festival of Trees

Winning trees recognized ROCKWALL (November 21, 2013) The 2013 Helping Hands Festival of Trees began November 15th at 10 am sharp with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flooding the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront hotel to kick-off their holiday shopping with touring and purchasing the amazing Christmas trees and wreaths. It was a magical, festive event as […]