Step up to the plate, back in time for vintage base ball

Step up to the plate, back in time for vintage base ball

Bring the whole family to the ball park and enjoy an exhibition game of vintage base ball as the Rockwall Retros play the Rockwall Classics on Sunday, April 22. Players will dress in period uniforms and play by 1860’s rules. Peanuts, cracker jacks, hot dogs and soda pop will be available. Play begins at 1 […]

Lakeside Home and Garden Show at The Harbor

The Lakeside Home & Garden Show is coming to Lake Ray Hubbard, with open air exhibits from Friday afternoon, April 20 through Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Harbor – and indoor exhibits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22 inside The Hilton Bella Harbor. There will be garden […]

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit Reading for Adults

(Rockwall) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the restaurant for two hours, starting at 8 a.m., greeting and serving the customers […]

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Participating startup companies look to fill nearly 100 jobs RoundUp for StartUps is an exciting and different networking event designed to bring together local tech and engineering experts with Dallas-based startups. East Dallas resident Chris Gay, founder of two startups, is the brains behind this inaugural event, and hopes it will help keep the tech-savvy […]

‘Your bank has changed’

The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host a brown bag luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the Chamber office. American National Bank Vice President Lou Johnson, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, will speak on how “Your Bank Has Changed.” Johnson manages ANB’s Trust Department and […]

Rockwall High advances to area competition with ‘Elephant Man’

(Rockwall High School) Amidst the weather turbulence of yesterday (March 3), the Rockwall High School Theatre Arts Department advanced to area competition with the production of The Elephant Man. Rockwall and Highland Park will compete again along with other schools on Saturday, April 14 at Plano West High School. Individual awards that were presented included […]

59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair results announced

Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair got underway with more than 200 entries. The activity, held at the Rockwall ISD Ag Complex on Riding Club Road, took place from Wednesday, March 21 through March 24, 2012. The Youth Fair was held as an achievement event for all youth […]

Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Eddie, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Eddie is an incredibly sweet red heeler. He’s a highly intelligent, attentive and friendly dog. He currently lives at the Rockwall animal shelter with Elvis, his near-identical twin. Both brothers pick up on obedience training in a flash. Make this Easter one to remember by making Eddie (and perhaps Elvis too!) a member of your […]

Rockwall High artists draw top honors at Youth Fair

Rockwall High artists draw top honors at Youth Fair

Art in a Barn Rockwall High School won all three Best of Show categories and several other top awards at the Rockwall County Youth Fair. Pictured from left are art award winners Lars Michelem, Dulce Huesca, Clay Honeycutt, Karis Ford, Lauren James, Haylee McCue, Chelsea Day and Kristina Stovall. Submitted by Jennifer Faunce, Rockwall ISD. To […]