Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch open through Oct 27

(Rockwall) October 1, 2012 – Cloudy skies and intermittent rain on September 29 did not stop an annual tradition from taking place on schedule as Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch opened the 24th year with a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by refreshments. Pamela Whitaker served as mistress of ceremonies and received a Proclamation from Rockwall […]

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 […]