Covington’s Fall Festival features hay maze, family fun

September 30, 2012 – Enjoy FREE fun for the whole family at Covington’s Fifth Annual Fall Festival, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at the nursery, 5518 President George Bush Highway at State Highway 66 in Rowlett.  Admission is once can of food per person! There will be a hay maze, petting zoo, […]

Spectators admitted free to Cowgirl Roundup in Royse City

See cowgirls compete in events like barrel racing, ranch sorting, and ‘cow racing’  September 30, 2012 – Spectators are welcome as more than 70 cowgirls from all over Texas and surrounding states compete for buckles, cash, awards and bragging rights at the Sixth Annual Cowgirl Roundup on October 6 and 7 at Bar S Arena in […]

5K race to benefit families affected by domestic violence

September 26, 2012 – The In Her Shoes 5K will be Sunday, October 13 at Harry Myer’s Park West Pavilion Baseball Fields. Onsite registration is at 7:45 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. The Women In Need second annual 5K benefits families affected by domestic violence. To register online, visit wininhershoes.eventbrite.com. Submitted by Cheryl Weaver, Community […]

Pumpkin Patch opens Oct 6 in downtown Royse City

(Royse City) September 26, 2012 – Join the Historic Old Town Merchants Association and Royse City Main Street program for the grand opening of The Pumpkin Patch at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 6. The patch will be open through October 31, and is run primarily by volunteers. Grand opening festivities include a bounce house, pony […]

Crime and Punishment: the true case of Meddie Bowles

Program set for the October 9 meeting of Friends of the Library (Rockwall) September 24, 2012 – The marker for Luther Watson Bowles sits in the hot September sun at the intersection of two driveways in the Rockwall Memorial Cemetery.  It is not very different from all the other gray granite tombstones, showing the family name and […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta launches Saturday

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta launches Saturday

Duck Fest unites community in support of Boys & Girls Club and Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County (Rockwall) September 19, 2012 – More than 3,000 yellow rubber ducks will splash down in the fountains of The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard this Saturday, ready to float to the finish line in Rockwall’s inaugural Rubber […]

MusicFest presents 2012-13 Entertainment Series

MusicFest presents 2012-13 Entertainment Series

(Rockwall) September 20, 2012 – In celebration of a decade of cultural growth, Rockwall MusicFest presents its 2012-13 Entertainment Series – which kicks off in November and features four unforgettable evenings of jazz, swing, a capella and comedy. Co-founded in 2002 by Ruth Peck and the late Mary Eileen House, Rockwall MusicFest and the Greater Rockwall […]

Time to shine those boots for Lassos & Lace

September 18, 2012 – It’s that time again. The time when the air starts to cool, the leaves start to change and the Soroptimist International Club of Rockwall puts on the best shindig of the season! That’s right, it’s Lassos & Lace time and it’s happening Saturday, October 6 at our very own Southern Junction! […]

Rib Rub & Run returns to downtown Rockwall

(Rockwall) September 18, 2012 – The City of Rockwall Main Street’s 4th Annual Rib Rub and Run is coming Saturday, October 6 to historic downtown Rockwall. Register for the 5K and 10K race, sponsored by Rockwall Running Center, at onestoprace.com. The BBQ competition will be sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association. There will be a […]

Aspasians Fall Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday in the square

(Rockwall) September 18, 2012 – The Aspasians Fall Arts & Crafts Fair returns to the historic downtown square in Rockwall, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 22. Discover jewelry, gifts, handbags, fashion apparel, pottery, candles, home decor, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Proceeds and benefits will help provide scholarships to local graduating seniors and […]