ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) The Rockwall community mourns the loss of J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton, namesake of the Rockwall YMCA, whose life was taken Sept. 26 following an automobile accident near his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. The phrase “Renaissance man” echoes throughout our community, as friends and associates search for adequate words to […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 24, 2021) – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosts various signature programs each year to connect area business and community leaders in order to drive the local economy. On Friday, Sept. 24, the Rockwall Chamber hosted the 2021 Iron Shot Chamber Classic Clay Shoot. Thirty-six teams competed in the event, held […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 28, 2021 — Picture it: you’re dangling more than 8,000 feet above ground, soaring at 95 miles per hour for a little over a mile and a half, with nothing below you but a vast valley and a winding river. That’s where Rockwall resident Ramon Olivo found himself some years […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends is getting “all shook up” on Thursday, October 14, when Elvis impersonator, Manny Triana, will be serenading the ladies at their monthly luncheon! Social hour starts at 10 a.m. Reservations are $20 and may be made by contacting Susan at susanm20@hotmail.com or 972-256-6023; or Jo […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue will host a Fall overnight visitor camp out starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 and ending on Sunday, Oct. 17. The event will include dinner, s’mores, breakfast, and souvenir, as well as a feeding tour and enrichment demonstration. The cost is $150/person, and advance registration […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 27, 2021) In front of a crowd of over 1,000 prosecutors, investigators and key personnel, Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper received the 2021 “Texas Prosecutor of the Year” award from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and the State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section. The award was presented at […]
ROWLETT, TX (Sept. 27, 2021) – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center will host its 31st Golf Classic on October 21, 2021, at Waterview Golf Club in Rowlett. The Chamber is excited to announce this year’s presenting sponsor is Fitzpatrick Design Construction Services. FDCS offers a full range of construction management services to fit […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 27, 2021 — Rockwall County Helping Hands will hold its Annual Pink Party at Willis Fine Jewelry from 7pm until 9pm on Thursday, October 7th. In addition, a mammogram bus will be onsite throughout the day fulfilling scheduled appointments. Those who would like to make an appointment can call the Health […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 27, 2021 — 100 Business Leaders of Rockwall County (Rockwall 100) will gift $10,000 to an area nonprofit during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the San Jacinto Plaza on the Historic Downtown Square from 6-7 p.m. Rockwall 100 is a group of 100 community members and leaders who are […]
Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures. Fall Festivities at Lakeside Florist WHAT: Fall Festival featuring special sale prices on a lovely selection of fresh fall flowers and live plants, raffle drawings and free snacks; Wine & Design where you can create your own arrangement inside a […]