Catfish tourney with biggest prize pool in Texas coming June 27

(ROYSE CITY, TX – June 10, 2015) Big Gus and Swampadelic invites all to come join the largest fishing tourney in the state during Big Gus’ 2nd Annual Swampadelic Catfish Tournament and Fry on Saturday, June 27 at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse in Royse City. Featuring the smart and beautiful handfishing Bare Knuckle Babes, […]

Pancake breakfast to benefit Reading for Adults program

ROCKWALL, TX (March 24, 2015) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 11th, 2015, at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults (RFA) volunteers and tutors will […]

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 […]

Uptown Downtown Gallery prepares to open in Downtown Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 9, 2015) Artists and art lovers from around the Rockwall community will soon see a brand new, one-of-a-kind art gallery come to town, featuring artwork from several of Rockwall’s finest artists. Local artists H. Doug Agee, Bob Chilton, Joetta Currie, Betty Hoaglund, and James and Nancy Kuntz have been busy putting paint […]

Q&A with new Helping Hands President Jon Bailey

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2015) Rockwall County Helping Hands recently named Jon Bailey as its new President & CEO to serve in the place of Margo Nielsen, who retired after 25 years at the helm of the organization. A lifelong Rockwall resident, Jon currently serves on the Rockwall Chamber Board of Directors as well as […]

Magical night celebrates retiring Helping Hands Director

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) Helping Hands of Rockwall County bid a final farewell to Margo Nielsen during a special retirement party held Saturday in honor of her 25 magical years at the helm of the organization. Aptly titled “The Magic of Margo” and emceed by the always-comical Billy Quinton, the event was held at […]

Tickets available for Reagan Day 2015, sponsored by Rockwall County GOP

Tickets available for Reagan Day 2015, sponsored by Rockwall County GOP

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 26, 2014) Tickets are on sale now for “Reagan Day, The Hollywood Years, Celebrating Our Legends, Yesterday and Today,” sponsored by the Rockwall County GOP. The annual event, which will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, will also pay tribute to Congressman Ralph Hall. Tickets are $100, […]

Hilton presents donation to Meals on Wheels

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 30, 2015) James Montgomery, General Manager of the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, and Sandra Raider, Director of Human Resources for the Hilton, recently presented Margie VerHagen, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, with a $1,500 donation. The donation came from the proceeds of the Hilton’s Thanksgiving Day […]

Rockwall’s Got Talent entry deadline extended

Rockwall’s Got Talent entry deadline extended

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) For the sixth year in a row, Rockwall Community Playhouse will present Rockwall’s Got Talent, a community-wide talent show that puts the fun in fundraising by drawing a variety of performers from across the Metroplex competing for cash prizes. The showcase for gifted entertainers is the brainchild of Rockwall Community […]