‘Because of His selfless sacrifice, I will see her face again’

First Presbyterian Church Rockwall displays “Kelly’s Quilt,” representing college student’s faith in God and her grieving process following mother’s death June 11, 2012 – The definition of a quilt is “a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching.” But Kelly’s quilt is so […]

Rockwall YMCA recognizes Father of the Year

Rockwall YMCA recognizes Father of the Year

No matter how you choose to celebrate Father’s Day, you can thank a woman named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd for the tradition. Father’s Day history begins with this resident of Spokane,Washington. She was the oldest of six children who were raised by their father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, after their mother died during […]

Dallas Race Week brings sailors, family fun to Lake Ray Hubbard

Dallas Race Week brings sailors, family fun to Lake Ray Hubbard

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary ‘Sails into Service’ Sailors host Skipper’s Meeting, celebrate successful start to Dallas Race Week at Dodie’s at The Harbor CLICK HERE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 17, 2012 – Dallas Race Week set sail today, attracting some of the area’s top sailors and thousands of spectators to Lake Ray […]

Chance to win big by adopting at Rowlett PetSmart

Rockwall and Rowlett area residents have an opportunity to win big prizes by adopting PetSmart’s five-millionth pet. Rockwall Pets holds a weekly adoption event at the Rowlett PetSmart every Saturday from noon to 4 pm. An adoption this weekend may qualify a local resident for the national PetSmart award for adopting pet number five million. […]

Harbor FreedomFest on July 1

(Rockwall) The Harbor will be bursting with excitement from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1 as The Harbor FreedomFest 2012 brings family fun, entertainment and fireworks to the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. Thanks to Lovett PR for sharing this news. To submit your news and events, email .

Heath to host July 4 parade, Popsicles in the Park

Heath to host July 4 parade, Popsicles in the Park

2012 Class 4-A State Champion Heath Hawks set to lead parade, veterans invited to ride on special float (Heath) June 4, 2012 – For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Wednesday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade […]

Dallas Open Water Swim makes waves to fight cancer

Dallas Open Water Swim makes waves to fight cancer

(Lake Ray Hubbard) June 7, 2012 – Swim Across America, dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment, will host a Dallas Olympian Clinic Friday and an Open Water Swim Saturday in Rockwall. DALLAS OLYMPIAN CLINIC All age group swimmers may join in the Dallas Olympian Clinic to learn technique tips […]

Rockwall Summer Musicals partners to fill food shelves

Rockwall Summer Musicals, Rockwall County Helping Hands, and A Play for Food form food pantry partnership (Rockwall) June 6, 2012 – Rockwall Summer Musicals is excited about their 2012 partnership with Rockwall County Helping Hands and A Play for Food in an effort to collect donations for and increase awareness of ways to help feed the hungry locally. The talented actors […]