MusicFest Entertainment Series continues in 2013

Side Street Strutters take the stage Feb 12 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) After a successful opening featuring the One O’Clock Lab Band from UNT, Rockwall MusicFest is looking forward to presenting the second show in its 2012-13 Entertainment Series. The Side Street Strutters will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, offering  a one-of-a-kind musical experience […]

Texas Hold’em Tourney to benefit firefighter Devon Colbert

Texas Hold’em Tourney to benefit firefighter Devon Colbert

(ROCKWALL-January 23, 2013) There will be a Texas Hold’em Tournament Saturday, Feb. 9 benefiting injured firefighter Devon Colbert. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.; the tournament begins at 6. The event will be at the Rockwall Rotary Building, 408 S. Goliad St. $50 buy-in; $20 unlimited re-buys; $30 add-on.  Includes food, snacks and soft drinks, BYOB. […]

FDNY Rescue 4 traveling memorial makes stop in Grapevine Saturday

Rescue Remembrance Project honors those lost in September 11, 2001 attacks (GRAPEVINE-January 25, 2013) On September 11, 2001, FDNY (Fire Department of New York) Rescue 4 responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center. All of the responders on the vehicle were killed in the collapse of the first tower. Now one of two rescue […]

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

(January 24, 2013)  The 10th Annual Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament benefiting New Beginning Center Women’s Shelter starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Plano Super Bowl. New Beginning Center, located at 218 N. 10th Street in Garland, is a domestic violence nonprofit agency serving Northeast Dallas and Rockwall Counties, fostering an environment of […]

Romance blossoms in Grapevine for Valentine’s Day

Sweetheart Wine Trail, romantic dinners & live entertainment highlight Grapevine’s offerings (GRAPEVINE-January 22, 2013) – Love is in the air in Grapevine this Valentine’s Day! On February 9 and 10, experience Grapevine’s Sweetheart Wine Trail. Participants receive three wine tastings at each participating winery tasting room, a large souvenir wine glass, food samplings and gift […]

Rockwall Citizens Police Academy begins Feb 12

Application deadline Feb. 4 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The Rockwall Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session of the Citizens Police Academy. Pick up an application at the Rockwall Police Department or submit one online at rockwallpolice.org. The online application is located under the forms and information section of the website. Applications are due […]

Pegasus Theatre brings ‘Living Black & White’ show to MCL Grand

(LEWISVILLE-January 15, 2013) Pegasus Theatre returns to Lewisville for another installment in its popular “Living Black and White” mystery plays. “XSR: Die!” will run for five shows Jan. 24-27 in the Performance Hall at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Evening shows will start at 8 p.m. Jan. 24-26, with 3 p.m. matinee shows […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Oliver

On stage Feb 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) The cast of Oliver has been hard at work on the stage of Rockwall Community Playhouse this month in preparation for opening night, February 8. Rousing tunes like Oom Pah Pah; Food, Glorious, Food; and Consider Yourself generate boisterous energy, while sentimental favorites like As Long As […]