Big Mouth rocks next Concert by the Lake

(Rockwall) July 19, 2013 – The City of Rockwall Parks & Recreation Department presents its 2013 Concert By The Lake Series, presented by Rockwall Ford and Rockwall Dodge. All concerts are FREE and begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, 2047 Summer Lee Drive. Supporting sponsors are AAA Texas, BB&T, Dodie’s, […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Liberty Heights with ribbon cutting

(Rockwall) July 19, 2013 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Liberty Heights, Rockwall’s newest independent retirement community, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Liberty Heights is an all inclusive community offering five star services and amenities in a month to month rental.  They offer more than 40 different floor plans ranging from Studio, […]

Rockwall HeartChase: an urban adventure with purpose

(Rockwall) July 19, 2013 – Ever spend the day running around, jumping through hoops and going in circles – only to find yourself back where you started? Sometimes all you need is a different perspective – a new way of looking at things. Rockwall HeartChase is an urban adventure that brings friends and co-workers together to […]

FUMC Rockwall gives back with Community Garden

Church sets goal to donate 4,000 pounds of produce to Helping Hands food pantry (Rockwall) July 18, 2013 – The First United Methodist Church of Rockwall  Community Garden, located at 1200 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, was started to allow members of the congregation a means to give back to the community and their fellow congregation […]

Tips for avoiding heat stroke, summer health hazards

(Rowlett) July 18, 2013 – Summer’s warmer temperatures and longer days give us more opportunities to be outside enjoying ourselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars, you may start hearing weather stations discuss the “heat index.” A heat index is the temperature your body feels when the actual air temperature is combined with […]

Throwaway Ponies, Macy’s partner for ‘Shop for a Cause’

Macy’s helps raise funds for Rockwall horse rescue organization with $5 shopping passes (Rockwall) July 19, 2013 – Macy’s has partnered with Throwaway Ponies to invite customers to Macy’s eighth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity event on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Throwaway Ponies now.  Throwaway Ponies, located […]

Fundraiser at Samee’s Pizza Getti benefiting Sean Romo

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – There will be a fundraising event from 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, August 15 at Samee’s Pizza Getti Italian Bistro & Lounge to benefit Sean Romo and family. Event organizers write: “For those of you who are not aware of the situation, a very good friend of many people in Rockwall, Sean Romo, […]

Algal bloom may affect taste, odor of water in Rockwall

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – If you experience a change in taste or odor of water supplied by the City of Rockwall, a seasonal “algal bloom” is the culprit. It doesn’t change the quality of the water supply – it is strictly a taste issue, according to the city’s water supplier, the North Texas Municipal […]