Rockwall dedicates Harbor lighthouse to local legend and master sailor Scott Self

Rockwall dedicates Harbor lighthouse to local legend and master sailor Scott Self

ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2021 — The late Scott Self dedicated his life to sharing his passion for sailing and the love for his Rockwall community. What could be more fitting than to dedicate a lighthouse in his honor? Prior to the Concert by the Lake on Thursday, July 22nd, dozens gathered to witness […]

Rising country music star Erin Kinsey of Rockwall to perform concert at Southern Junction Aug. 21st

Rising country music star Erin Kinsey of Rockwall to perform concert at Southern Junction Aug. 21st

ROCKWALL, TX – July 22, 2021 — Come out to Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse on Aug. 21st at 6 p.m. to see rising country artist Erin Kinsey of Rockwall perform a concert for her hometown. The event marks Kinsey’s first full concert in the area since releasing her popular single, “Drunk Too.” Her impromptu […]

Cheers for Charity: Whiskey raffle to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

Cheers for Charity: Whiskey raffle to benefit Rockwall County Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX (July 22, 2021) Raise a dram and purchase your whiskey raffle ticket benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands! Up to 1250 raffle tickets will be available at $100 through 2 p.m. September 13 or until sold out, whichever comes first. Drawing will be held at 5 p.m. September 13 on Helping Hands’ Facebook page. […]

School is in session: Vandermont encourages project-based learning

School is in session: Vandermont encourages project-based learning

Vandermont School to open this fall to Rockwall County students, host Summer Info Family Bash July 22nd   ROCKWALL, TX – July 19, 2021 — Rockwall County is getting a new school that lets students learn, build skills and discover their true selves by solving real-world problems. Vandermont, a private non-profit Christian school located at […]

State Fair announces 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

State Fair announces 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

DALLAS, TX (July 15, 2021) State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting […]

Rockwall Kiwanis, PlayTri present annual Tri Rock Triathlon

Rockwall Kiwanis, PlayTri present annual Tri Rock Triathlon

ROCKWALL, TX (July 12, 2021) The Rockwall Kiwanis will host its annual Tri Rock Triathlon from 7:15 a.m. to about noon Sunday, August 1 at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, 1210 N. Goliad St. The Sprint Triathlon is open to everyone 13 and older, and comprises a 150-yard pool swim, 10-mile bike ride, and […]

Local wounded veteran and his family surprised with a mortgage-free home

Local wounded veteran and his family surprised with a mortgage-free home

ROYSE CITY, TX – July 9, 2021 — Local Army veteran John Endsley and his family received a surprise police escort this morning; Their destination: unknown. Well, at least to the Endsley family. When they arrived in the new Parkside Village development in Royse City, they saw folks lining the sidewalk cheering them on. They […]

Christmas in July: Highland Meadows to host blood drive, community cook-out

Christmas in July: Highland Meadows to host blood drive, community cook-out

‘Tis the Season to Give Life ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a licensed skilled nursing facility in Rockwall that offers comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term term care, will host a Community Blood Drive as part of their upcoming ‘Christmas in July’ event.The Carter Blood Care bloodmobile will be at their location, […]

City of Heath celebrates Independence Day with parade and patriotic celebration in the park

City of Heath celebrates Independence Day with parade and patriotic celebration in the park

HEATH, TX (July 6, 2021) The City and Special Events Board thank the many people who made the 2021 Independence Day celebration a Hometown Heath success. It was pure red, white and blue Americana as all of the parade and program participants, the City council, Heath Department of Public Safety, City staff, event sponsors and […]

Heath senior citizen celebrates 91 years of living, gets recognized by Texas State Senator Bob Hall

Heath senior citizen celebrates 91 years of living, gets recognized by Texas State Senator Bob Hall

ROCKWALL, TX – July 6, 2021 — Texas Senator Bob Hall recently commemorated a Heath senior resident who turned 91 years old on June 7th. John Vick with Sen. Hall’s Office presented Jeanette Cornelius, a resident at GoodLife Senior Living and Memory Care, with a resolution signed by Sen. Hall recognizing the momentous occasion during […]

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