Rockwall Art League to sponsor fall painting workshops

ROCKWALL, TX (July 17, 2014) The Rockwall Art League will sponsor two outstanding workshops this fall – Painting Brilliant Florals with Nancy Medina from September 26-28, and Oil Painting with Cecy Turner from October 27-28. Both workshops will be held at the Harry Myers Park Community Center, located at 815 E. Washington in Rockwall. Interested participants […]

Rockwall Cash Mob forms to ‘buy local, dine local, meet locals’

Rockwall Cash Mob forms to ‘buy local, dine local, meet locals’

ROCKWALL, TX (July 19, 2014) Starting this August, on the third Thursday of each month, Rockwall residents will rally together and form a mob—for a good cause. Rockwall will officially begin participating in the national Cash Mob phenomenon in an effort to support local businesses and strengthen community ties. The idea came to Main Street […]

Important back-to-school dates for Rockwall ISD

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 11, 2014) Here is some important back-to-school information for Rockwall ISD students and parents. Submitted by Alyssa Suniga, Rockwall ISD Communications Coordinator.  To share your good news and events, email . Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people with good news like this!

Craig Stoddart Republican nominee to replace Justice Jim Moseley

(July 31, 2014) The Republican County Chairmen of Collin County, Dallas County, Grayson County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County are proud to announce that Craig Stoddart has been selected to be the Republican Nominee in the November election to replace Justice Jim Moseley on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Last month, Justice […]

DFW Restaurant Week unveils participating restaurants

Participating Restaurants Unveiled & Reservations Open for August Dining New First Course Kick-Off Party to Give Exclusive First Taste with Festive Cirque-Themed Event DALLAS, TX (July 16, 2014) The countdown is on for the start of the summer’s hottest dining event, the 17th annual DFW Restaurant Week presented by Central Market.  The official list of participating restaurants […]

Lake Pointe Medical Center to host free Peripheral and Coronary Artery Disease seminar

ROCKWALL, TX. (July 31, 2014) Lake Pointe Medical Center (LPMC) is hosting an educational seminar on peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. LPMC medical staff members Dr. Anthony Yoon and Dr. Franklin Yau will provide interactive presentations on this important health care topic and […]

New additions, classic traditions at Royse City’s 25th Annual FunFest

New additions, classic traditions at Royse City’s 25th Annual FunFest

ROYSE CITY, TX (July 23, 2014) The annual Royse City FunFest is back and bigger than ever on Saturday, October 18. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the festival will include several brand new features in addition to all of its classic traditions. Royse City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julia Bryant said this will […]

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2014) Caution tape and orange cones may line parts of downtown Rockwall, but by August 2015 the square will have received a major facelift. Although parking options are not yet ideal, Farmer’s Market and surrounding businesses are still attracting customers. Main Street Manager Bethany Browning said ultimately the renovations will benefit the […]

Firefighters Ball at Rockwall Hilton

Firefighters Ball at Rockwall Hilton

ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2014) Enjoy casino gambling, dinner, dancing and a live and silent auction during the 2nd Annual Firefighters’ Ball on Saturday, August 16 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the black tie event. “We weren’t sure if we would host the Ball again this year,” […]

Veteran shares Honor Flight mission with Rockwall Breakfast Rotary

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 30, 2014) July 8th was a special day at the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary. Paul Schwartz with Honor Flight presented information about this wonderful organization. Paul is aViet Nam veteran and has a passion for the mission of Honor Flight. Pictured are Paul Schwartz and three WWII veterans that are Rockwall residents. These are […]