Rockwall County Library news & events for June

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Rockwall County Library’s Adult Summer Reading program is more exciting than ever. The 2014 program, called Literary Elements, will offer an assortment of prizes. For the first time ever, participants will be able select the prize they are hoping to win. Prizes include a golf package for four, a tour […]

Gallery on the Square features Bob Chilton’s photos

Gallery on the Square features Bob Chilton’s photos

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) The Artists Gallery on the Square will exhibit the photographic work of Bob Chilton beginning this Saturday through July 14. There will be a a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 21. The one-man show, ‘All of the Above’, can be viewed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

Meet Chester, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Chester, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) This Pet of the Week should come with a warning. It’s so easy to fall in love with Chester as soon as you meet him. He’s a snuggle bug who loves attention. Even though he’s two years old, he still likes his fair share of playtime. But he can sometimes get […]

Rockwall Chamber’s Caddyshack Golf Open June 20

Rockwall Chamber’s Caddyshack Golf Open June 20

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 22nd Annual Rockwall Open Golf Tournament Friday, June 20th at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. There will be one shotgun start  at 1 p.m., with practice balls 30 minutes prior to tee time. Registration and a  box lunch will be available at 12 […]

Dirty Rock Triathlon returns to benefit Rockwall YMCA

Dirty Rock Triathlon returns to benefit Rockwall YMCA

ROCKWALL, TX (June 20, 2014) Register today for the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall‘s 5th Annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon, Rockwall’s first and only mountain-bike based off-road triathlon in Rockwall County, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Produced by Playtri  Racing, this year’s event is expected to draw 250 individual participants and more than 30 relay teams. […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Guild Mortgage Company

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Guild Mortgage Company with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Guild Mortgage Company is the leading privately-held mortgage company in the western United States.  Guild continues its purchase/refinance focus in programs where the company has decades of experience, including GNMA, FNMA, FHA, USDA and bond […]

Free oil painting art demonstration Sunday

ROWLETT, TX (June 8, 2014) Artists Round Texas will welcome accomplished, award-winning oil painter Kyle Wood who will demonstrate his technique for oil painting on canvas. This FREE art demonstration will be 2 p.m. at Sunday, June 15 at Rowlett Community Center, presented by Artists Round Texas. Submitted by Laurieann Dygowski. To share your good […]

Rockwall Country Fair’s Diamond Dig boasts over 30 cut diamonds

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Thanks to Meade Services Group for their amazing donation and sponsorship of the Rockwall Country Fair Diamond Dig. More than 30 diamonds will be buried in troughs of dirt waiting to be sifted out by lucky participants! Digs can be purchased for $5 a dig or 4 digs for $20 […]

Children speak their minds, with their hands

ROCKWALL, TX (June 8, 2014) Cheryl-Annette Parker was in fourth grade when she was introduced to American Sign Language. She was taught to sign to “Joy to the World,” and it ignited a passion to learn more. She took every ASL class available – all the way through college. When Parker became a mother, she […]

Rockwall Rotary’s Annual Hot Rocks set for Aug 9

Rockwall Rotary’s Annual Hot Rocks set for Aug 9

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) Save the date for family fun at the 2014 Hot Rocks Bike Ride, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, August 9 at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, Hot Rocks has been growing in popularity every year, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Proceeds from the ride […]