(Rockwall) September 18, 2012 – The City of Rockwall Main Street’s 4th Annual Rib Rub and Run is coming Saturday, October 6 to historic downtown Rockwall. Register for the 5K and 10K race, sponsored by Rockwall Running Center, at onestoprace.com. The BBQ competition will be sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association. There will be a […]
(Rockwall) September 18, 2012 – The Aspasians Fall Arts & Crafts Fair returns to the historic downtown square in Rockwall, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 22. Discover jewelry, gifts, handbags, fashion apparel, pottery, candles, home decor, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Proceeds and benefits will help provide scholarships to local graduating seniors and […]
(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends will learn about the history of Rockwall and the formation of Lake Ray Hubbard at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 11. Sheri Fowler, vice president of the Rockwall County Historical Foundation and director of public relations for the Rockwall ISD, will present the program during the […]
(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – Rockwall County 4-H will host a kick-off event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 24 at the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Suite B, in Rockwall, showcasing 4-H Clubs for those interested in learning more. The program will cover: Dog Obedience Fashion & Sewing Food & Nutrition Horses Livestock Projects […]
(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – The dogs of Rockwall County will be feeling ducky this Saturday. They’ll have an opportunity to participate in Ducky Dog Day during the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta. Ducky Dog Day is a full day of contests for dogs, including an Ugly Dog Contest, Dog Disobedience Contest, Musical Sit and Stay, […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 17, 2012 – Blue Bell handed out more than 2,000 free ice cream sandwiches to the staff and students at Rockwall High School on Thursday, September 13. The special treat was held to show support for RHS Chef/Instructor Cody Hayes who has advanced to the state level of the Texas Teacher of the […]
September 17, 2012 – Did you know…Decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than 1,000 reported home fires each year? These fires cause an estimated average of seven civilian deaths, 53 civilian injuries and $20 million in direct property damage per year. Halloween is a fun – and spooky – time of year […]
(The Harbor, Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall) Save the date for the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta and Duck Fest, which launches Saturday, Sept. 22 at The Harbor in Rockwall – benefiting The Boys and Girls Club and Meals on Wheels. Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be adopted and raced down the fountains at The Harbor […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 16, 2012 – The community is invited to join Rockwall High students for the “See You At The Pole” event, from 7 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, September 26 at the RHS flagpole. The annual gathering is an opportunity for students, teachers and community members to come together to sing worship songs and […]
(Rockwall) September 16, 2012 – The Rockwall County Historical Foundation started the fall season of its Brown Bag Lecture Series with a program about “Growing Up in Rockwall,” presented by Linda Mitchell Duran. Linda used modern technology to show pictures of buildings, teachers and fellow Rockwall natives. New Texas Historical Commission Board appointee, Mike Donegan […]