Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands. For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2015) As part of their Annual Campaign, Rockwall County Helping Hands spiced things up with a “Paint with a Purpose” fundraiser on June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Thanks to the generous support of the local community, an astounding $1,145 was raised for the nonprofit agency to help neighbors […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – June 19, 2015) Earlier this year, Rockwall County began the process of developing its first countywide Open Space Master Plan (OSMP). A previous 2008 study outlined three primary goals that the master plan effort is addressing: Preserve quality storm water corridors (including creeks, channels, flood plains, tributaries and easements). Protect/establish corridors […]
Active duty military, veterans and first responders to receive free admission at all 7 water parks (June 30, 2015) Hawaiian Falls Waterparks will honor active duty military members, veterans and first responders with Heroes Week July 5 – 10 at all seven Texas water parks and adventure parks. The Heroes, including military, firefighters, police and […]
Swampadelic Catfish Fry yields big winners (ROCKWALL/ROYSE CITY, TX – June 29, 2015) Some humongous catfish and yet another huge turnout helped make the 2nd Annual Big Gus’ Swampadelic Catfish Tournament and Fry a sizzling success this past weekend. This year’s event – which took place at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2015) Aloha! Musicians and music lovers are invited to participate in the Weekly Rainbow Drum Jam from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday nights at the Rockwall Harbor Amphitheater. The sun setting over Lake Ray Hubbard makes a beautiful backdrop for this weekly jam session presented by Tropikal Productions and the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2015) The fourth annual Rockwall News 4th of July Parade will be held Saturday, July 4, beginning at 11 am, from the RISD football stadium/Aquatic Center parking lot to Dobbs Elementary School. The normally hour-long parade will leave the parking lot, head north on TL Townsend Dr. past the County […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 20, 2015) Sidney is a sweet and beautiful girl about two years old. She loves other dogs and is great with kids. She has been spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. She is heartworm negative. Sidney’s adoption fee is a donation of $125. Email to meet this adorable pup today! Submitted by Sarah Grubbs. Our Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week is proudly […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 21, 2015) The San Jacinto Plaza Live Music lineup continues Friday and Saturday evenings through September in Downtown Rockwall’s newest public space. The community is welcome to bring lawn chairs, food, beverages (small coolers), family and friends to enjoy FREE live entertainment from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza. […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 28, 2015) The Fulton School of Heath recently celebrated the graduation of its eleven senior class members. This year’s valedictorian was Zachary Johnson, and due to the proximity of their final GPAs, Lauren Johnson and Meredith Pollock were both salutatorians. “They are wonderful young people, and they have been as close […]