Motorcycles, cars welcome at Rockwall Fun Run Rally

All motorcyles, antiques, classic and custom cars are welcome in the third annual Rockwall Fun Run Rally benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Rockwall County. The Fun Run Rally will be Saturday, April 21. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at River Club in Forney. The first group out will be at 11 […]

Chamber to host golf tournament, scholarship fundraiser

Blazing Saddles actor Burton Gilliam to play in tournament (Royse City) Actor Burton Gilliam, a Texas native who although has been an accomplished boxer and firefighter, is usually noted for his successful acting career. Starring in several television shows and movies, he was nationally known as the Pace Picante spokesperson for 12 years; he’s the […]

Classic Car Show to roll onto Main Street, Royse City

The 5th Annual Main Street Classic Car Show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 in historic downtown Royse City. There will be raffles door prizes, food vendors, and awards – including first and second place trophies for 20 classes, plus Best Of  honors. The Historic Old Town Royse City Merchants Association will […]

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Networking event welcomes local technology, engineering talent

Participating startup companies look to fill nearly 100 jobs RoundUp for StartUps is an exciting and different networking event designed to bring together local tech and engineering experts with Dallas-based startups. East Dallas resident Chris Gay, founder of two startups, is the brains behind this inaugural event, and hopes it will help keep the tech-savvy […]

Royse City names April’s Yard of the Month

Congratulations to Wylie and Angela Webb at 1221 Whispering Glen for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. […]

Auction raises more than $18,000 for Kensley Jones

Auction raises more than $18,000 for Kensley Jones

April 4 Facebook update by Traci McDonald: Print the voucher below for the Kensley Jones Benefit from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at Carino’s in Rockwall. Ten percent of your bill will go to help this toddler and her family with medical expenses.       March 28 Facebook update by Sarah Hubbins […]

Royse City Chamber welcomes Card Payment Solutions

The Royse City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Justin Hershberger with Card Payment Solutions during the March 20 Chamber Luncheon. Card Payment Solutions is a leading provider of credit card processing, merchant accounts, and shopping carts for small and medium sized merchants located across the United States. Contact Justin at 469-394-8903 for more information. Submitted by […]

Beth Wood in concert at Sabine Creek Ranch

Enjoy Beth Wood in Concert from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 23 at Sabine Creek Ranch, located at 576 Sabine Creek Road in Royse City. The cost for this adults-only performance is $10 at the door and will support Beth in her musical journey.       Eddie Walker, founder of Sabine Creek Ranch, […]

Paint the Town Purple April 13 in Rockwall County

Community members, schools, churches and businesses in Rockwall County are encouraged to “Paint the Town Purple” on Friday, April 13 in preparation for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life coming to Cain Middle School the last weekend in April. Congressman Ralph Hall and Rockwall Mayor David Sweet will address the crowd that is expected […]

Representative Ralph Hall honors new citizens

Rockwall County Library’s Reading for Adults tutors joined U.S. Representative Ralph Hall in offering congratulations to the area’s newest U.S. Citizens.  Ralph Hall presented each new citizen with an American Flag which has been flown over the U.S. Capitol at the ceremony. Pictured are Cruz Valenzuela with her family Erick, Kevyn, and Catherine Valenzuela, Vitoria […]