Wade Bowen in concert at Southern Junction Saturday

ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX (Dec. 3, 2014) Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse welcomes Wade Bowen in concert this Saturday, December 6, 2014, along with Matthew Middleton & Texas Drive. Already an established player in the diverse Texas country scene, Wade Bowen is bound to garner a lot more attention following the release of his new self-titled […]

Hometown Christmas Celebration in Downtown Rockwall Saturday

Hometown Christmas Celebration in Downtown Rockwall Saturday

All day event includes parade, Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, tree lighting & more  Also – don’t miss other December events like Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread House Building, & Cookie Decorating. ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 2, 2014) The City of Rockwall is presenting a flurry of holiday activities and events this year. And what better place […]

‘Know What 2 Do’ in case of emergency in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 2, 2014) Members of Rockwall County Emergency Management and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) teamed together to teach the community three important steps when it comes to preparing for an emergency or disaster during a community meeting on emergency preparedness at the St. Matthias Church in Rockwall on Monday night. While […]

Rockwall County Master Gardeners to host vegetable gardening classes

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Classes on vegetable gardening will once again be conducted by certified local Master Gardeners. Classes will be: January 10 – Successful Vegetable Gardening January 17 – Seed Starting for Beginners The Master Gardener Class series has proved to be popular, so be sure and reserve your seat!  The classes are […]

Springer student is Officer of the Day

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Meet Springer Elementary’s newest recruit – Junior Officer Fite!  He was selected “Officer of the Day” with Officer Dee Brumit as a reward for being one of the “Top Ten Fundraisers” for Springer’s recent Rock-a-thon. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and […]

“La Tee Da – Fa La La” Ladies Night Out Thursday

Premier event to help fund holiday meal for Meals on Wheels seniors ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a community-wide Ladies Night Out on Thursday, December 4, presented by Alliance Bank, Honda Cars of Rockwall, Trend HR and Willis Fine Jewelry. The premier “La Tee Da – Fa […]

Heath Holiday Home Tour Dec 5

Heath Holiday Home Tour Dec 5

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 25, 2014) The Rockwall Heath High School Holiday Tour of Homes will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec.5. Five stunning homes will be showcased in holiday style.  The tour benefits the RHHS Class of 15. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at […]

Rockwall couple takes holiday decorating to the extreme

Rockwall couple takes holiday decorating to the extreme

Bigger and brighter Many of us are only beginning to think about getting our holiday decorations out of storage, but for Roger Shank and Donna Orr of Rockwall, holiday planning is a year-round process. “We never ever quit. We start in January for the following year,” said Donna. Each holiday season, she and her husband’s […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse’s Christmas production is a family affair

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) When a show winds down to the last weeks of rehearsal, the Director (especially when there are children in the cast) becomes a sort of drill sergeant. Strict discipline and attention to the smallest detail must be observed by all. The Director knows every cast member’s name and where they’re […]