Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry Saturday

Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry Saturday

ROCKWALL / ROYSE CITY, TX (July 9, 2014) The deadline to register for Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tourney & Fry is Thursday, July 10 at noon. Hosted by the Bare Knuckles Babes, the tournament will take place Saturday from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Jennifer Drake, […]

July 14: Reservation Day for DFW Restaurant Week

July 14: Reservation Day for DFW Restaurant Week

July 14: Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 9, 2014) The countdown is on for the start of the summer’s hottest dining event, the 17th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market.  Reservation Day, July 14, […]

Taste of Dallas serves up cool restaurants, hot date night

Taste of Dallas serves up cool restaurants, hot date night

DALLAS, TX (July 8, 2014) Taste of Dallas Presented by Ford is back, and now North Texas’s favorite summertime activity is cooler than ever. The largest tasting event in DFW has a big table ready for tens of thousands of hungry tasters in Dallas’s Fair Park July 11-13, 2014. Along with everyone’s favorite activity – […]

Counting U-Hauls

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (July 8, 2014) I’ve been called a lot of things in my life and sometimes, admittedly, my feelings were hurt.  However, when I was called a “U-Haul” at a community gathering soon after my move to Rockwall, well, I simply had no reaction.  “What is a U-Haul?” I pondered. With a slimmer […]

Rockwall swimmers rise to the top in Lifeguard Games

Rockwall swimmers rise to the top in Lifeguard Games

ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2014) On Saturday, June 28th, a few Rockwall area swimmers participated in the North Texas Lifeguard games held in Denton. Two teams from Rockwall entered – the Sea Dragons with Ruth Huffman, Sammy Mears, Amelia Warren and Nicole Bruner, and the Krazy Krakens, with Forrest Harbin, Jack Conner, Janelle Hummingbird and […]

Lake Pointe launches inpatient substance abuse withdrawl service

ROWLETT, TX (July 7, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center is taking steps to address a pervasive unmet community health need.  On July 16, the hospital, located in Rowlett, will begin offering BreakThru™ services.  The BreakThru service is the first of its kind in Dallas and addresses the distinct needs of patients seeking to take the first step […]

Save your landscape for better days

UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087.  A conference on water solutions ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX. (July 3, 2014) On Saturday August 9 from 10 – 1 pm the Rockwall County Master […]

Luby’s-Fuddruckers opens in Rockwall

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 2, 2014) Last week, Rockwall welcomed a new restaurant into its rapidly expanding collection. General Manager Adam Shumaker cut the ribbon on a new Luby’s and Fuddruckers joint concept, and guests rushed inside to get their first taste of the new cuisine. The Luby’s-Fuddruckers combo is the third of its kind, with cousins […]

Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today

Statewide boat-draining rule takes effect today

ROCKWALL, TX (July 1, 2014) Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. The new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulation is designed to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. It […]