ROCKWALL, TX – October 9, 2020 — Fall is in the air and for us at Beer Geeks it has us craving Oktoberfest brews and warm soft pretzels. Yum! Comfort food is essential right now during a global pandemic, as is great craft beer. Hey, we all have to survive somehow, right?!! How about some […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2020) Mark your calendars as preparations are underway for Rockwall County Helping Hands’ 11th Annual Festival of Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show (Friday, Nov. 13) and Festival of Trees Gala (Saturday, Nov. 14) at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Entry and seating will be limited and CDC guidelines followed. If you’ve […]
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 […]
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; […]
UPDATE (Oct. 12, 2020) Organizers would like everyone to know that the vigil has been postponed until a later date. Please stay tuned as we will share the new date/time once announced. ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 8, 2020) The community will honor the memory of Justice David Bridges with a vigil at the Rockwall County Courthouse, […]
FATE, TX (Oct. 7, 2020) – The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) recognized the City of Fate with the 2020 Community Economic Development Award (CEDA) for communities with populations between 10,001 to 20,000. The Community Economic Development Award program recognizes exceptional contributions of TEDC member cities toward the economic vitality of their communities and the State […]
UPDATE: Washington Street to Clark Street to Dobbs Elementary Parking Lot to Kaufman Street – Candy Bags will be distributed to vehicles in the 200 Block of East Kaufman Street – in front of Independent Bank. Please use this route to ensure you are in line for candy. This event is from 6:00 – 7:30, […]