First Presbyterian’s Summer Mission Camp spreads love throughout community

(Rockwall) July 2, 2012 – Spreading God’s love throughout the community was the goal of the First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall’s Summer Mission Camp during the week of June 26. Each morning Pastor Cheryl Taylor presented a children’s moment using scriptures to illustrate the objective of the day’s activities. Then RCISD music teacher, Heather Fisher, […]

View Fourth of July fireworks aboard Seawolf, Harbor Lights

(Lake Ray Hubbard) July 2, 2012 – The Harbor in Rockwall is bursting with Fourth of July festivities, and perhaps one of the best spots to view all the explosive action will be aboard Seawolf, a 40 ft. wooden catamaran,  and Harbor Lights, a 57-foot air-conditioned power boat on Lake Ray Hubbard. The Wednesday, July 4th fireworks show […]

Electric adventure, weapons presentation at Rockwall library

Contact Science Exhibit The exciting interactive Contact Science exhibit is at the Rockwall County Library.  Our second explorative unit is called Electric Adventures.  What’s the difference between AC and DC circuits? What do resistors, capacitors, diodes, motors and transformers do? What is an oscilloscope and what does it do? Come and tinker with all these […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for KE Cellars Winery in new downtown location

Caribbean Fourth of July celebration planned (Rockwall) June 29, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for KE Cellars Winery. The winery recently opened in its new location at 301 N. San Jacinto Street in Rockwall. KE Cellars is an all-Texas, European-style boutique winery. They sell award-winning Texas wines […]

Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Handschuch Law, PC

(Rockwall) June 26, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for Handschuch Law, P.C., located at 201 Laurence Drive, Suite 203. Handschuch Law advocates on behalf of its clients to maximize their insurance coverage for business, residential, auto, truckers, and property insurance. They also handle health insurance and disability claim […]

TollTag Triathlon lists winners, raises $7,000 for CASA

TollTag Triathlon lists winners, raises $7,000 for CASA

June 25, 2012 – More than 120 people competed in the inaugural TollTag Triathlon, held June 17 at Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The event, organized by the Greater Lewisville Kiwanis Club, raised more than $7,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County. “We were pleased to raise a sizeable donation for CASA, […]

Caddyshack Tournament at Rockwall Golf, Athletic Club

Caddyshack Tournament at Rockwall Golf, Athletic Club

Register: 972-771-5733 or RockwallChamber.org (Rockwall) June 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Chamber Caddyschack  Golf Tournament on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, formerly The Shores. The event is open to the public but participation is limited, so register early.  Individual registration fee is $150; […]

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]

Meet Romeo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Romeo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Wherefore art thou, Romeo? This handsome cat is serenading you beneath your balcony, asking you to take him into your heart. And what a lover he is! You’ll feel like the star of the show when this handsome boy begins showering you with affection. Romeo tested as FiV positive, which means he needs to be […]