Arlington Turkey Trot welcomes all ages, benefits Shoe Bank

October 28, 2012 – Register now for the 3rd Annual Arlington Trot, which includes both a timed and untimed 5K course and the “Puffin’ for Stuffin’” one-mile fun run. It’s a perfect way for all ages and abilities , even friendly pets, to begin Thanksgiving morning. There’s easy access and free parking at the Arlington Convention […]

Lone Star Shootout to draw 100 lacrosse teams

(Lewisville) October 27, 2012 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Lone Star Shootout, the premier lacrosse event in North Texas, will be held Nov. 17-18 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event is expected to draw more than 100 teams at all levels of competition, and in 2011 featured a special appearance by the United States […]

Rockwall selected as host site for Kiwanis convention

Rockwall selected as host site for Kiwanis convention

(Rockwall) October 25, 2012 – Members of the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club are busy preparing for the arrival of more than 800 fellow Kiwanians, who will converge upon the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard next summer for the 95th Annual Texas/Oklahoma District Convention of Kiwanis International. This is the second year that Rockwall has been […]

Mary Kay Rocks the Runway benefiting Women in Need

All proceeds will benefit the only shelter for battered women and children in Hunt and Rockwall County October 18, 2012 – Mary Kay rocks the runway with a fashion show benefiting Women In Need, on Monday, October 29 at Best Western Plus, 3001 Mustang Crossing in Greenville. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 6:30 […]

CASA to host SuperHero 5K, Family Fun Run Nov 3

October 7, 2012 – Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) presents the CASA SuperHero 5K / Fun Run coming Saturday, November 3 to Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Rockwall. Registered participants will receive a SuperHero 5K T-shirt, race packet and refreshments. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. The mission of Lone […]

RHHS presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Friday

Rockwall-Heath HS Class of 2013 presents Heath Holiday Home Tour Nov 30 (Heath) October 17, 2012 – A community holiday tradition continues Friday, November 30 when the Rockwall-Heath High School Senior Class of 2013 presents the annual Heath Holiday Home Tour. Five beautiful homes will be drenched in holiday décor and open for self-guided touring from 10 […]

Jazz, Swing, A Capella, Comedy: Rockwall MusicFest brings it home

Jazz, Swing, A Capella, Comedy: Rockwall MusicFest brings it home

(Rockwall) October 17, 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 […]

Talking Tombstones: Rockwall history comes to life

(Rockwall) October 16, 2012 – Rockwall pioneers, Terry Utley Wade and Amanda Truitt Willis were special guests at the recent Rockwall County Historical Foundation Brown Bag lecture series, Talking Tombstones. Wade, portrayed by Patty Canup, and Willis, portrayed by Jan Johnson, brought the history of the early days of Rockwall to life with stories of […]

Not So Scary Haunted Hayride at Harry Myers Park

(Rockwall) October 3, 2012 –  Children ages 3 to 5 will enjoy a fun, festive, “not so scary” hayride on Friday, October 19 at Harry Myers Park in Rockwall. Also planned is a monster mash dance, spooky snacks and storytelling. Times are 9 to 10: 30 a.m. and from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Each child […]