Bigger & Better: Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor Sept. 14-15

Bigger & Better: Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor Sept. 14-15

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2018) It’s time again for one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s favorite family festivals – The Southwest Kia Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta. Thousands of folks from across the Metroplex will flock to The Harbor Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15, for two days of family-friendly entertainment on the eastern shore of […]

Prayer Lavender Garden Boasts Breathtaking Blooms and Family Fun

Prayer Lavender Garden Boasts Breathtaking Blooms and Family Fun

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 8, 2018) Tucked away on a small dirt road called Prayer Circle is a gorgeous three-acre property known as Prayer Lavender Garden (247 Prayer Cir, Rockwall, TX 75032). The family-owned business offers the perfect place for a relaxing stroll through its rows of beautiful lavender blooms. Located right here in Rockwall […]

Preservation Through Relocation: Local family looks to restore historic Smirl Chapel

Preservation Through Relocation: Local family looks to restore historic Smirl Chapel

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 2, 2018) One of Rockwall’s longtime families is on a mission to save one of the oldest buildings in the area – the Smirl Chapel belonging to the First Baptist Church of Heath. Evan and Melissa Tate, who run the Summerfield at Tate Farms events venue in Rockwall, will look to […]

Rockwall resident’s first book provides opportunity for hope, healing and awareness

Rockwall resident’s first book provides opportunity for hope, healing and awareness

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 2, 2018) A Rockwall resident’s newly published book, “Beautifully and Wonderfully Made,” is not only aimed at raising awareness about child abuse – but half of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Lou Crouch describes herself as an advocate more than […]

Meet Calico, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 14, 2018) Herrrlo my humans! I am Charlotte the Calico. I am a rare find these days. Just so you know I am very sweet and curious. I love to be petted and will give you a little headbutt if you stop and I am not done. I am looking for the PURRFECT […]

Opening Reception for Quanah Parker Traveling Exhibit Aug. 19

Opening Reception for Quanah Parker Traveling Exhibit Aug. 19

(ROCKWALL, TX — August 8, 2018) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation invites you to the Opening Reception of a traveling exhibit featuring rarely seen photographs of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker on Sunday afternoon, August 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at The Bailey House located in Historic Park at 903 E. Washington Street.   THC […]

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation announces Job Fair open for employer registration

Rockwall Economic Development Corporation announces Job Fair open for employer registration

Rockwall EDC and Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce partner to bring over 1000 potential job seekers to 2018 event (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2018) If you are looking for talent to fill your open positions in Rockwall County, the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation today announced it is now accepting employer registrations for this year’s […]

Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra places 4th in State Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra recently placed 4th in the state in the TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra Competition in San Antonio, TX. In May, the WMS Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shari Allison and Bethany Jones, submitted a recording to the Texas Music Educators Association Competition where they were […]

Rockwall ISD Music Education Program receives national recognition

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. […]