Adventure Guides brings dads and kids together – outdoors

Program registration underway through Sept 25 (ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) For all the dads out there who a part of this fast-paced era full of new and developing technology, finding true quality time to spend with the kids that doesn’t involve a movie or video game can be quite the challenge. But here’s […]

Registration ending soon for fall sports at Rockwall YMCA

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 12, 2015) Registration ends August 22 for fall sports at the J.E.R Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! With summer coming to a close, keep your kids active—sign them up for flag football, girl’s volleyball, and youth & small fry soccer. Flag Football Everyone plays at the YMCA! Register your child today for the recreation […]

Uptown Downtown Art Gallery Call to Artists

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2015) The new and popular Uptown Downtown Art Gallery and Studio in Rockwall is having their monthly Call To Artists. Ever since the Grand Opening at 301 N. San Jacinto in April, area artists have enjoyed well-attended receptions, publicity, and sales during the monthly rotations. Artists should submit at least […]

Rockwall Urgent Care sponsors food drive to support Helping Hands

Athletic physicals discounted with donations to Food Pantry (Rockwall,TX- August 6, 2015)—Rockwall Urgent Care patients who donate 3 cans of food to the Helping Hands Food Pantry will receive $10 off their athletic physical during the month of August. The reduced price for sports and camp physicals will be only $15, not the usual $25. […]

Beat the Heat: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration

Children, elderly at higher risk for heat-related illness (ROCKWALL, TX – August 11, 2015) With the recent weeks bringing some of the hottest weather Texas has seen all year, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall reminds community members of the importance of keeping hydrated – especially those who plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. For […]

Rockwall’s Yellow Jacket Park barrier-free playground opens with community celebration

Rockwall’s Yellow Jacket Park barrier-free playground opens with community celebration

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 9, 2015) The re-developed, barrier-free Yellow Jacket Park officially opened on Saturday, August 8 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration hosted by the Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department. The playground, which is located on Yellow Jacket Lane behind Hobby Lobby, was proposed to the Rockwall City Council by citizens who […]

Rockwall Chamber names Ambassador of the Month

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Nancy Parkes as its Ambassador of the Month. Ambassadors help welcome and serve new Chamber Partners. They are measured on a point system based on the activity that they generate helping  members become involved and engaged. In addition to working […]

Back on the bike after 50 years

Seventy old cyclist takes on 23-mi Hot Rocks course (ROCKWALL, TX – August 7, 2015) After a 50-year break, Larry Maddox is back on his bike. The 70-year-old picked up biking again last year and biked a total of 2500 miles, and plans to bike another 4000 miles this year. For Maddox, biking has plenty […]