ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2020 — We sat on the floor hugging our knees to our chest for protection, wide-eyed at the scene before us. Several people with the same ghastly appearance stumbled forward— not in living color but in half-dead black and white. That was my first encounter with zombies, when Mom allowed […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2020 — With so many 2020 events canceled due to Covid, it warmed my heart like a cup of hot cocoa to learn that Autumn at the Arboretum would still be welcoming visitors this year. To celebrate their 15th anniversary creating elaborate pumpkin villages, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2020) The Cain Middle School Honors Band, under the direction of Trevor Ousey, is a Commended Winner in the 2020 Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors competition. This is the first time the band has received this award in the school’s 21-year history. “We are beyond thrilled for our students […]
GARLAND ISD (Oct. 7, 2020) Although students won’t be able to visit the State Fair this year, Garland ISD is bringing the fun to them! Garland ISD is hosting the region’s first-ever Intersession this week. From Oct. 6-9, students who elect to participate will have fun-filled, four-hour days that include breakfast, two learning sessions, lunch, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) Two and half years after acquiring 1.5-acres of land in Rockwall’s Historic Downtown district, Siren Rock Brewing Company is literally reaching new heights as the vertical construction phase begins on its new 13,000 sf brewing facility near Lake Ray Hubbard, right across from Rockwall’s City Hall. Siren Rock, located at […]
Fall-themed fun for the family in Rockwall County and beyond Events are subject to change; Check their respective websites for info on social distancing measures. Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Prayer Lavender Garden What: Fun fall-themed activities for the whole family including a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating; fall treats, games and prizes; […]
HEATH, TX – October 6, 2020 — Lexi began sideline cheering in first grade for HHCA and has continued through her senior year. She has been a member of the varsity competitive squad since her freshman year and has won two NCA national titles, and is hoping to accomplish a third for her senior year. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2020) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, in partnership with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, will present a free webinar on Managing Anxiety and Depression during COVID-19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The guest presenter will be Dr. Vineeth Kumar, a local board certified physician with Sandknop Health Group […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2020 — Folks at this past weekend’s Rib, Rub, Run & Roll event in downtown Rockwall welcomed beautiful fall weather, some sweet-looking wheels at the car show, and of course some smokin’ hot BBQ. Taking home the title of Grand Champion in this year’s IBCA-sanctioned BBQ competition is Cody Malin […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 1, 2020) The Rockwall Rotary Club recently announced updates to its 34th Annual Hot Rocks Bike Race, which takes a different spin this year due to the pandemic. The event, in honor of the late Rotarian Scott Self of Rockwall, will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 17 at the CycleBar at the […]