Auditions for Zombie Prom June 8 & 9

(Rockwall) May 25, 2013 – The Rockwall Community Playhouse will host auditions for Zombie Prom, its Musical Teen Production (ages 13-19), on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, at RCP, 609 E. Rusk in Rockwall. All roles are available – no experience necessary. Performance dates are July 26 through August 11. Directed by Dane […]

MusicFest Celebrity Roast puts Mayor Sweet in hot seat

MusicFest Celebrity Roast puts Mayor Sweet in hot seat

(ROCKWALL-May 25, 2013) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet was the subject of MusicFest’s Tenth Annual Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event held Friday, May 24 in support of the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening began with wine and a silent auction at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Dinner was served at 7, followed by a live […]

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

Poker Ride to benefit Throwaway Ponies June 8

(May 25, 2013) Join the “All In” Poker Ride Saturday, June 8 at Brockdale Trail, Lake Lavon, supporting Throwaway Ponies Horse Rescue and Therapy Riding in Rockwall. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 per hand, with a first place prize of a new Endurance Saddle, valuded at $400. […]

Swim Across America returning to Lake Ray Hubbard

Making waves at The Harbor to fight cancer Open water swim event hopes to raise $3,000 for Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas  (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-ROCKWALL-DALLAS-May 19, 2013) Swim Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide […]

Rockwall Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Rockwall Pets

(ROCKWALL-May 24, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Rockwall Pets with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit has made “Rockwall the safest place in America for homeless pets,” according to No Kill Communities. Rockwall Pets saves animals at risk of losing their lives at area shelters. The pets are given full medical […]

Misty is ready for a new home

Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight (ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Meet Misty, a sorrel quarterhorse mare. She was a lesson horse at Throwaway Ponies, but is now ready for a new and permanent home. Misty is Parelli trained. She has navicular problems and is being treated to correct it. Her adoption fee is $250.   DOB: 1/1/1992 Height: […]

Local teen to represent Texas at the YMCA Conference on National Affairs

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) The Texas Delegation to the Conference on National Affairs selected local teen Alyssa Mastronardi as one of 25 representatives to its 2013 conference, taking place from June 29th to July 5th. This will be Mastronardi’s second year as a CONA delegate, and she is thrilled to be returning. The Conference on National […]

Rockwall welcomes new Director of Public Works, City Engineer

Rockwall welcomes new Director of Public Works, City Engineer

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Tim Tumulty is the City of Rockwall’s new Director of Public Works and City Engineer. In that position, Tim’s will oversee the Utilities, Streets and Engineering departments. A graduate of Texas A&M, he comes to Rockwall from the City of Mesquite where he was the Director of Public Works for 14 years. […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Lonestar Timeshare Transfer

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lonestar Timeshare Transfer. The clear choice to be Maintenance Fee Free  Lonestar Timeshare Transfer has been helping Timeshare owners for nearly a decade to get out from underneath the liability of their Timeshare Contracts.  They do not buy or sell Timeshares. […]

MusicFest’s Celebrity Roast to put Mayor in hot seat

MusicFest’s Celebrity Roast to put Mayor in hot seat

(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will be the subject of MusicFest’s Tenth Annual Celebrity Roast, a fundraising event that supports the Greater Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24 with wine and a silent auction at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Dinner will be served at 7, […]