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 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 […]

Heath to present Independence Day parade, Popsicles in the Park

Veterans Invited to Ride in Special Float HEATH, TX (June 2, 2014) For a patriotic hometown American experience, come celebrate freedom at the City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade followed by Popsicles in the Park on Friday, July 4. Whether you participate in the parade or find a comfortable seat for viewing, expect an inspiring […]

Rockwall Reading for Adults summer classes begin June 9

ROCKWALL, TX ( June 5, 2014) The Rockwall Reading For Adults Literacy Program will begin their summer classes on June 9, 2014. Reading for Adults Literacy Program offers FREE educational classes including: English as a Second Language (ESL) GED Studies and Preparation U.S. Citizenship Preparation Adult Literacy Studies With an enrollment of 300 students, RFA […]

Rockwall second grader honored for saving brother’s life

Rockwall second grader honored for saving brother’s life

ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) Eight-year-old Emma Santoro of Rockwall, whose quick thinking and bravery helped save the life her 18-month-old-brother, was recently presented the Rockwall Fire Department’s Civilian Medal of Honor Life Saving Award. The second grader was recognized in a ceremony at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, and later awarded the medal during a […]