Pruitt joins area mayors as part of panel discussion for realtors

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2015) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt participated in a panel discussion with other area mayors this morning at the Dallas Athletic Club.  He was joined by Garland Mayor Douglas Athas, Mesquite Mayor John Monoco, Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, and Sunnyvale Mayor Jim Phaup. The panel, entitled “Mayor’s Forum – What’s Going on […]

Winners recognized at Rockwall Chamber’s Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 17, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 1,000 attendees and over 60 participants to its 22nd Annual Taste of Rockwall & Business Expo on April 16. Sponsored by Lake Pointe Medical Center, the event included an outdoor showroom of new cars exhibited by Honda Cars of Rockwall,  Young Hyundai, Heritage […]

Rowlett Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Firewheel Christian Academy

(ROWLETT, TX – March 30, 2015) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Firewheel Christian Academy. Located at 5500 Lavon Drive, FCA is a private school serving Garland and the surrounding suburbs of Dallas. Their students represent diversity in language, cultural backgrounds and academic experiences. They have been committed […]

Dodie’s Annual Crawfish Fest returns to The Harbor

Dodie’s Annual Crawfish Fest returns to The Harbor

GET TICKETS ONLINE: DodiesCrawfishFest.com ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2015) Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 12 when Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will present its Annual Crawfish Fest. This RAIN-OR-SHINE event will once again benefit the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall’s Angel Camp program for local children with special needs. Festival-goers will enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish, served […]

New boardwalk trail through Scenic Point Park to be completed by summer

New boardwalk trail through Scenic Point Park to be completed by summer

ROCKWALL/ROWLETT, TX (March 18, 2015) Those who love taking a nice walk through Scenic Point Park will soon have a brand new walking trail to stroll down – and just in time for the summer, no less! The new ¼ -mile boardwalk trail will take visitors into the park and then loop back around. Walkers […]

Historical Foundation lecture highlights Florence Ranch, Lawrence Homestead

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 17, 2015) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation continued its educational lecture series on Friday, March 13 with a look into a few well-known families in the area surrounding Rockwall County. Mesquite resident and local history buff Janice Houston provided residents a glimpse into the lives of two prominent Mesquite families during […]

Film event, The Drop Box, comes to Cinemark Rockwall this week

ROCKWALL, TX (March 1, 2015) This week’s limited-release of an award-winning film, The Drop Box, will inspire churches and those interested in ministry to the disabled and to children in need of adoption. Cinemark Theatre in Rockwall will offer showings at 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, March 3-5. The documentary tells the story of one […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finals Friday

Rockwall’s Got Talent Semi-Finals Friday

UPDATE – Congratulations to the contestants who auditioned over Valentine’s weekend and were selected to perform in the Rockwall’s Got Talent competition. The Semi-Final Round will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; the Finals will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, both at the Rockwall High School Theater.  Click here to get your […]