Pop Up Gallery featuring local artists coming to Rockwall Springhill Suites Marriott

Pop Up Gallery featuring local artists coming to Rockwall Springhill Suites Marriott

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2022) Fourteen local artists will be featured, and their artwork for sale, at the Pop Up Gallery happening Nov. 7-10 at Rockwall Springhill Suites Marriott. The event is presented by Rockwall Art League. Come to the reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 to meet the artists and enjoy a […]

Siren Rock is ‘finalist’ for Best New Construction, voting underway

Siren Rock is ‘finalist’ for Best New Construction, voting underway

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 19, 2022) Siren Rock Brewing Company is a finalist in the “Best New Construction” category for the Texas Downtown Association President’s Award. The award recognizes excellence in new construction in downtowns or commercial districts. A record number of entries were submitted this year making this achievement even more significant. Award recipients will […]

First Baptist Church Heath brings back Fall-O-Ween Jesus Festival

First Baptist Church Heath brings back Fall-O-Ween Jesus Festival

HEATH, TX (Oct. 18, 2022) First Baptist Church Heath’s Fall-O-Ween Jesus Festival is back. Mark your calendar for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. FBC has missed hosting this event for the past 2 years and say they can’t wait to create another memorable night for the whole family! Enjoy food, bounce houses, hayrides, […]

Rockwall Chamber celebrates ‘Texas Chamber of Commerce Week 2022’

Rockwall Chamber celebrates ‘Texas Chamber of Commerce Week 2022’

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 17, 2022) Governor Greg Abbott has officially proclaimed October 17 through October 21, 2022, as “Chamber of Commerce Week” in Texas. Signing an official resolution, Governor Abbott celebrated the more than 600 local chambers of commerce in Texas who “provide a critical link in the communities they serve by fostering a vibrant […]

Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas receives $37,500 grant

Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas receives $37,500 grant

Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas Awards $37,500 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas  Oct. 14, 2022 – The Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas has awarded a $37,500 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas to invest in the Commerce […]

Accidentally Art: Rockwall Art League to host Meranda Dawkins demo

Accidentally Art: Rockwall Art League to host Meranda Dawkins demo

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct.13, 2022) The Rockwall Art League is honored to host artist Meranda Dawkins as their feature artist for October. Meranda shares a bit of her background and passion: Accidentally Art – Come to my art demo at RAL to learn why my art is an accident… I received my bachelors in art education […]

Halloween at the Hatchery

Halloween at the Hatchery

ATHENS, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) – Families are in for a treat Thursday, Oct. 27 at the annual “Halloween at the Hatchery” event hosted by the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC). The annual event provides a safe place to go trick-or-treating while raising money for three local beneficiaries, The Rainbow Room, East Texas Crisis Center and the Athens High […]

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

City seeks public input in ‘ReCode Rowlett’ survey

ROWLETT, TX (Oct. 13, 2022) The City of Rowlett has launched the ReCode Rowlett public input survey. City staff are working with Clarion Associates to update the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form Based Code (FBC) to respond to current needs and emerging development trends. The project team wants to hear from residents, visitors, community […]