ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The Rockwall Community Band was established in 2002, with the support of many community members interested in developing a wind band in the Rockwall area. Today there are about 65 players who perform with woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, conducted by Mike McGill and Associate Director Lewis Phelps. The Rockwall […]
Not to mention Cowboys football, 1/2 price drinks and no cover charge! Contest presented by Peghead Guitars, winner opens for Deryl Dodd ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (October 24, 2014) Peghead Guitars in Rockwall and Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse in Royse City teamed up for the SoJo Serenader Singer/Songwriter Competition, and the final showdown is this Monday, October […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The participants of the 2014 Iron Chef Challenge fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County donned their chef toques and aprons (and thinking caps at that) to serve up a smorgasbord of delicious dishes and crazy fun skits this past weekend. This year’s competitive and entertaining […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) The Honorable Nancy Beaty, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 of Rockwall County, was recently inducted as a “Scholar Member” into Texas Justice Court Judges Association (JCJA) College of Justice Court Judges. The College encourages and recognizes judges who strive for advanced education over and above the state mandated […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 23, 2014) On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends Club will welcome Kathleen Cunningham, speaker, reviewer and professional dancer, who will present a program on Fred Astaire and his sister, Adele. The program begins at 10 a.m. at Occasions at Stone River in Royce City. Please make a reservation […]
October 17, 2014 – Staff at the North Central Texas Council of Governments have finalized a recommendation for the Mobility 2035 – 2014 Amendment, and they are not proposing to add the Blacklands toll road known as Northeast Gateway to the financially constrained Metropolitan Transportation Plan and associated air quality conformity analysis. Instead, staff are […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (October 13, 2014) The Boys and Girls Club of Rockwall County will host Texas Hold ‘Em Casino Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, October 30 at Inwood Bank in Rockwall. See flyer for details. To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so […]
By faith writer Patti Richter ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 9, 2014) Some magicians observe a strange tradition on Halloween; they hold a séance for Harry Houdini. But the late great magician won’t hear of it, and he would have told them so. Houdini found fame in the days of Vaudeville—the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. But […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 6, 2014) The 6th Annual Rockwall Rib Rub and Run event was blessed with clear skies as well as plenty of sunshine and teams firing up their grills to cook up some good old fashioned Texas barbecue this past Saturday. The afternoon saw many locals pack the event area, located between the […]