(ROCKWALL, TX — June 25, 2020) Rockwall Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Pettinger Nature Preserve – a 26-acre preserve located behind the Walgreens in north Rockwall. The project is named after the property’s owners Wesley and Hedwig Pettinger, who dedicated the land (nearly $700,000 in value) to Rockwall Parks and […]
Here’s a digital look at our June/July “Back to Business” 2020 print edition. Our print publication delivers 8x/year to more than 15,500 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are usually available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library, Samee’s Pizza Getti, […]
(FATE, TX – June 18, 2020) “The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers” ~ Juliette Gordon Low. This quote is the best way of thinking about the future of our city. We are seeing major and exciting changes to our city. Fresh by Brookshires, and our new restaurant, Sauce […]
(FATE, TX – June 16, 2020) The Fate City Council recently approved an economic development agreement with J&K Land Development, LLC for the purchase of real property in the heart of downtown Fate. On the property, J&K will build Sauce & Vine, an Italian-inspired, family restaurant that will anchor the downtown and provide full-service restaurant […]
Swing from vines, climb the rock wall, glide through a canopy (ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) Do you remember riding a bike for the first time without training wheels? Or mustering up enough courage to jump into the deep end when learning to swim? There’s no doubt that reaching such milestones can help a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) Pool time is back at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! The Rockwall Y will begin offering swim lessons to families on June 15th. The decision to re-open swimming lessons comes from the guidance of the CDC, which states that it is safe to swim as the COVID-19 virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) During its regular meeting today, June 9th, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court proclaimed June 12, 2020 as Women’s Veterans Day in the county. The proclamation recognizes all women who have served their country through the United States Armed Forces. June 12th was chosen because that’s the date President Harry […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 8, 2020) The Concert by the Lake Music Series will return to The Harbor on June 18th! Come out to The Harbor Amphitheater to hear some awesome tunes from area bands from 7:30-9 p.m. every Thursday beginning June 18th. Check out the artist lineup for this summer’s schedule: June 18 – […]
(FATE, TX – June 5, 2020) Fate Splash Pad is now open in Robert Smith Family Park, 1220 CD Boren Parkway! The hours are from 8 AM until 9 PM. Please remember to have fun but maintain social distance and use hand sanitizers. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The splash pad has an automated water circulation system. Due […]
(FATE, TX – June 3, 2020) Applications are being accepted for the following board and commission vacancies: • Capital Impact Advisory committee – One Ad-hoc member • Fate Development Corporation – One Non-Council Class member • Fate Municipal Development District No. 1 – Two members • Parks and Recreation Board – Five members • Planning […]