DALLAS, TEXAS – August 27, 2020 – For the first time in its 134-year history, the State Fair of Texas is thrilled to introduce the Big Tex® Fair Food Drive-Thru – a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. Saddle up for the ride of the year, Fair fanatics – you asked, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 26, 2020 — Rockwall ISD and Royse City ISD welcomed students back to class in the new hybrid online and in-person learning model today. Here are some reader-submitted photos to celebrate their first day back to school! Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 26, 2020 — With the COVID-19 pandemic comes a lot of uncertainty about how schools will keep kids safe as they return to class this fall. Under the guidance of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Rockwall ISD has worked hard in partnering with the county, city officials and the school board […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 24, 2020 —The Rockwall County Democratic Party has partnered with The Downing Bottle and Bites in downtown Rockwall to present “Reds, Whites, and You,” a fundraising virtual wine tasting event. The event will be held via Zoom at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Bundles are $50 each, which include three […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 24, 2020 — Join Rockwall Parks & Recreation for an evening of fun and games outdoors on Friday, Aug. 28. Outdoor Day invites families to Phelps Lake from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a night featuring outdoor games and activities that allow for safe social distancing: Giant Checkers Giant Cup […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 24, 2020 — Life has changed. Twenty years ago kids were spending summer nights building forts outside and were told to be back by sundown, and now they have mobile phones. The modern parent works more and may be finding it difficult to balance their careers and family lives. Childhood fun […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 19, 2020 — The Rockwall Young Republicans will host the state convention of the Texas Young Republican Federation (TYRF) in Rockwall on Sept. 4-6. Tickets are currently available for the 2020 TYRF Annual Convention Gala, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at a cost of $50 per person. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 19, 2020 — The community’s favorite day-long, IBCA-sanctioned barbecue contest will roll into Rockwall on Oct. 2-3. In this year’s 12th Annual Rib, Rub, Run & Roll barbecue cookoff, contestants will fire up their grills to compete in four categories: Jackpot Beans, Half Chicken, Brisket, and Pork Spare Ribs. Awards and […]
UPDATE (September 7, 2020) In conjunction with The Blessings of Liberty: The U.S. Constitution (a traveling event from Humanities Texas, described below), the community is welcome to enjoy free family-friendly activities in honor of Constitution Day. Join the Rockwall County Historical Foundation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 for crafts and hands-on […]
Virtual show option also available on Rockwall Art League’s website ROCKWALL, TX (August 10, 2020) This year, 2020, marks the 20th anniversary of the Rockwall Art League’s Annual Fine Art Show. Once again, the show will be held at the beautiful Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club Conference Center, The Shores, 2600 Champion Circle in Rockwall. […]