Rockwall’s 159th birthday party features all-day entertainment, FREE! Sponsored by the City of Rockwall, produced by the Parks & Recreation Department (ROCKWALL-April 27, 2013) The secret is out – Casey Donahew and his band will headline the Rockwall Founders Day Festival Saturday, May 18. Hot tunes and electric fun on the main stage, great food, […]
(ROCKWALL-May 13, 2013) In 1851, while trying to dig a water well, three settlers unearthed a mysterious underground rock wall, for which the City of Rockwall was named. Over the years, there has been much debate about whether the formation is natural or man-made. On Saturday, May 18, the Rockwall County Historical Foundation will offer a […]
(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) Reading for Adults, the Rockwall County Library Literacy program will hold summer ESL conversation classes, and GED preparation classes, June 3rd, 2013 – July 11, 2013. Anyone interested in attending, or volunteering, please call the Literacy office at 972-204-7705. Fall classes will begin September 3rd, 2013. Submitted by Carol Cease, Adult Literacy […]
(ROCKWALL-May 10, 2013) What started as a school project is now cultivating the next generation of clothing designers and stylists in Rockwall. Rockwall-Heath High School’s Fashion Design Department is staging its 7th annual fashion show called “Lux-Masquerade” on May 17 at Allure restaurant located in Chandler’s Landing, with assistance from the professional styling team at […]
(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) Want a night off from cooking? Want to feel really good about taking a night off from cooking? Come to Joe Willy’s between 5 and 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, enjoy a great meal, and show support for the 2013 Rockwall HeartChase. Local HeartChase volunteers will be on hand serving up food […]
(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) The Rockwall Radio Control Sport Flyers Club will host its 3rd Annual Spring Fling Fun Fly and Expo this Saturday, May 11. The event will be held at the flying field off Highway 276/Dalton Road. Gates open at 8:15 a.m. and activities run through 1 p.m. Spectators are encourged to bring sunglasses, […]
(May 9, 2013) City Bank Texas recently presented a total of $50,000 to local nonprofits, as part of the bank’s Community Rewards program. Awards were presented to Rockwall recipients on May 7 at Culpepper Steakhouse. Forney recipients were honored at a dinner at Alfredo’s on May 8. Rockwall and Forney residents were able to determine their […]
(ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) God’s Favorite is opening at Rockwall Community Playhouse on Friday, May 10. Written by Neil Simon, the script is loosely based on the Book of Job from the Bible. It was originally produced on Broadway in 1974. Neil Simon wrote many plays, including Barefoot in the Park and The Odd Couple. He […]
In Her Shoes 5k set for Sept 28 (ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) Women in Need will present its 3rd annual In Her Shoes 5K and one-mile fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 28. Women In Need, Inc. provides hope and help for victims of domestic violence. All proceeds from this event will go directly to […]
Register here. (ROCKWALL-May 9, 2013) In the words of John C. Maxwell, internationally recognized leadership author and speaker, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” Maxwell, along with eight other well known leaders in their field, will be energizing and motivating the attendees of the upcoming Chick-fil-A […]