All-you-can-eat pancake fundraiser benefiting Rockwall County Reading for Adults

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 16 at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the […]

Seawolf sets sail for ninth season, Captain Scott Self sells Harbor Lights

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Christening a boat with Budweiser may be a bit unusual, but nothing about Captain Scott Self and his 40-foot-long, 25-foot-wide catamaran is ordinary. “I don’t drink champagne, so why should she?” Self said, pouring beer over the bow. When Seawolf launched from Chandler’s Landing Marina Saturday morning, about a dozen […]

April 16th End of Construction Party features parade, car show, walking tour in Downtown Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) With the final phase of the $8.6 million Capital Improvement Project (CIP) revitalizing Downtown Rockwall near completion, the city will host a large scale celebration on Saturday, April 16 to commemorate the enhancements brought to the historic downtown square. The three-year project includes significant improvements to the sidewalks and […]

Rockwall financial advisor launches radio show

Rockwall financial advisor launches radio show

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2016) Reid Johnson, president of Rockwall-based Lake Point Advisory Group, has begun hosting the radio show Wealth Smart on KSKY 660 AM each Sunday at 7 am. Listeners can tune in to learn about strategies and ideas for retirement and retirement planning. Each week, Johnson will address a different retirement topic ranging […]

HHCA Fall Football registration opens April 2

(HEATH, TX – March 30, 2016) Heath Hawks Community Athletics is opening online registration this Saturday, April 2nd for fall flag and tackle football for Kindergarten through 6th grade. HHCA is a community pure organization with teams built from Amy Parks, Jones, Pullen, Rochell, Shannon and Springer elementary schools. HHCA teaches sportsmanship, fundamentals, teamwork, skills […]

Ebby Halliday Rockwall to host Community Shredding Event

SPRING CLEANING: Celebrate Earth Day by attending Ebby Halliday Rockwall’s Fourth Annual Shred-It Day PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT (ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2016) Securely destroy those old bank statements, tax returns and other sensitive papers onsite. No need to remove paper clips or staples. Just bring your documents by the boxful. Please no binders […]

Heart of Heath 5K, 1-Mile Family Run draws over 350 runners

Heart of Heath 5K, 1-Mile Family Run draws over 350 runners

(HEATH, TX — March 30, 2016) The sun was shining brightly on Heath as the community and guests celebrated Easter Saturday, March 26, at Fun & Fitness in the Park featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. More than 356 entered the two runs, with Keaton Forsyth of Royce City, taking […]

Meet Sarge, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 29, 2016) Sarge is a cute little guy with a great personality. He plays with the big dogs in his foster home and loves his humans! He’s a handsome guy with gorgeous markings. He has been neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is a donation of $125. Email Rockwall […]

Lone Star CASA to hold balloon releases in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

Lone Star CASA to hold balloon releases in Rockwall, Kaufman counties

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 29, 2016) To raise awareness of children facing abuse and neglect Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit organization that trains community volunteers to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children of Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, will host a balloon release in Kaufman County on Thursday, […]