(ROCKWALL, TX – August 9, 2015) The re-developed, barrier-free Yellow Jacket Park officially opened on Saturday, August 8 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration hosted by the Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department. The playground, which is located on Yellow Jacket Lane behind Hobby Lobby, was proposed to the Rockwall City Council by citizens who […]
Seventy old cyclist takes on 23-mi Hot Rocks course (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) After a 50-year break, Larry Maddox is back on his bike. The 70-year-old picked up biking again last year and biked a total of 2500 miles, and plans to bike another 4000 miles this year. For Maddox, biking has plenty […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – August 6, 2015) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its 5th Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 9 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Sponsored by MidSouthBank, this FREE conference will provide resources and education for older adults, family members, friends, and others who […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 6, 2015) The S.T.A.R. (Special Theater At Rockwall) Players will hold three performances of “Footloose the Musical” at Rockwall Community Playhouse at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, August 14 15; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16. These adults with special needs will touch your hearts with their energetic singing and dancing! […]
(ROCKWALL,TX- August 5, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications through Monday, August 10 for Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015-2016. Leadership Rockwall is a professional business program of the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce. Each year the Leadership Rockwall class must complete a community service project that benefits a non-profit organization, city, or […]
Calling All Preschool Parents! (ROCKWALL, TX – August 5, 2015) Join the Rockwall/Heath Early Childhood PTA for a fun morning of splashing, bouncing and more at the 2015 Round Up from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 26 at the Harry Myers Splash Pad Pavilion, 815 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. RHEC PTA is a […]
DALLAS, TX. (August 5, 2015) Hawaiian Falls hosted Champions Day at all five of its North Texas water parks for children and adults with special needs or medical issues. The “Champions” (individuals with special needs) were admitted free. Family members and caregiver were offered discounted tickets. Lisa Kirkwood of The Colony commented that her special […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) It’s duck hunting season in Rockwall. But there’s no need to worry: the pursuit is bullet-free. The Rubber Duck Regatta is coming to the Rockwall Harbor this fall, and in an effort to rally community support, event organizers are hosting The Great Duck Hunt. This city-wide rubber duck scavenger hunt […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2015) The City of Rockwall was recently honored with the designation as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities. Preserve America is a federal initiative to encourage and support community efforts to preserve and enjoy America’s priceless cultural and natural heritage. The City of Rockwall was honored for celebrating […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2015) UPDATE – Following our feature story on Addie Bryan, the Rockwall girl was featured in People and on Fox 4 Good Day Texas. See the video here, and read our original story here. The community is encouraged to dine at the Cotton Patch in Rockwall between 4 and 8 […]