Welcome, Education Superheroes!

Welcome, Education Superheroes!

Rockwall, TX (August 14, 2024) – For over three decades, the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has brought together businesses of all sizes to welcome the new teachers and employees of Rockwall ISD to our community. This year’s RISD New Teacher & Employee Expo included two sessions (elementary and secondary) on July […]

Shoes for Kids: Church, community give kids jump start to school year

Shoes for Kids: Church, community give kids jump start to school year

Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – In 2013, Ron Dick volunteered at First United Methodist Church Rockwall’s annual back-to-school event, Shoes for Kids, and walked away from that experience moved by the smiles on the faces of the children. “Seeing those smiles made all the difference” says Ron. “My wife, Linda, and I were so […]

Wanted: Musicians who love to play band music

Wanted: Musicians who love to play band music

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 13, 2024) The Rockwall Community Band is currently seeking new members, especially those interested in percussion and low bass. Open to adult and student (15 years and older) musicians who love to play band music. High school students may earn the chance to apply for a scholarship for up to $2,000 at […]

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News Back-to-School issue

Hot off the press: Rockwall County’s Blue Ribbon News Back-to-School issue

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Aug 12, 2024) — Our Aug/Sept back-to-school issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes this week, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 12 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE […]

Superheroes spotted in Rockwall!

Superheroes spotted in Rockwall!

Rockwall, TX (August 12, 2024) – J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall was the recent location of a special superhero camp. The heroes were part of Angel Camp, designed for children with intellectual disabilities. Angel Camp is a place where everyone can have the kinds of childhood experiences that all children, and their parents, dream of. […]

Rockwall Art League Presents: How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs

Rockwall Art League Presents: How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs

Rockwall, TX (August 5, 2024) – Please join Rockwall Art League on Wednesday, August 28, for the monthly meeting and demo featuring Kimberly Merck-Moore. Kim will discuss “How to Find, Prep and have Successful Art Shows & Fairs”  If you want to turn your creative passion into a successful money making venture, art shows and fairs […]

Resources for the Sandwich Generation: 12th Annual Rockwall Cares Caregiver Conference

Resources for the Sandwich Generation: 12th Annual Rockwall Cares Caregiver Conference

Rockwall, TX (August 1, 2024) – The sandwich generation is named so because it is effectively “sandwiched” between the obligation to care for their aging parents—who may be ill, unable to perform various tasks, or in need of financial support—and children, who require financial, physical, and emotional support. The demands of caring and making decisions […]

Texas Tech Alumni Golf Tournament coming to Buffalo Creek Sept. 30

Texas Tech Alumni Golf Tournament coming to Buffalo Creek Sept. 30

ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2024) – Rockwall Chapter Texas Tech Alumni Association will host its annual golf tournament benefiting Tommy Hooper Texas Tech Memorial Scholarships on Monday, Sept. 30 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club, 624 Country Club Drive in Heath. The tournament will be a Florida Scramble with 12 p.m. lunch and range balls and […]

American Pickers seeks Rockwall area residents with rare collections as they prepare to film in Texas

American Pickers seeks Rockwall area residents with rare collections as they prepare to film in Texas

ROCKWALL, TX (July 31, 2024) The American Pickers are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in October 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled […]

Rockwall Art League readies for 24th Annual Juried Art Show & Sale

Rockwall Art League readies for 24th Annual Juried Art Show & Sale

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2024) – Rockwall Art League will present its 24th Anual Juried Art Show & Sale Sept. 27-29 at Cavender Nissan of Rockwall, 1700 I-30 Frontage Road. This is one of RAL’s signature events of the year, celebrating contemporary art in a variety of mediums. Expanded from a regional show, the event […]

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