Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

Customers ‘still coming’ during downtown Rockwall renovations

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2014) Caution tape and orange cones may line parts of downtown Rockwall, but by August 2015 the square will have received a major facelift. Although parking options are not yet ideal, Farmer’s Market and surrounding businesses are still attracting customers. Main Street Manager Bethany Browning said ultimately the renovations will benefit the […]

Firefighters Ball at Rockwall Hilton

Firefighters Ball at Rockwall Hilton

ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2014) Enjoy casino gambling, dinner, dancing and a live and silent auction during the 2nd Annual Firefighters’ Ball on Saturday, August 16 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the black tie event. “We weren’t sure if we would host the Ball again this year,” […]

Veteran shares Honor Flight mission with Rockwall Breakfast Rotary

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 30, 2014) July 8th was a special day at the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary. Paul Schwartz with Honor Flight presented information about this wonderful organization. Paul is aViet Nam veteran and has a passion for the mission of Honor Flight. Pictured are Paul Schwartz and three WWII veterans that are Rockwall residents. These are […]

City of Rockwall introduces enews Now program

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 30, 2014) The City of Rockwall is now offering its residents the opportunity to receive information electronically through its “enews Now” program. Each subscriber can select articles they wish to see from these categories: General News, Planning, Roads / Traffic, City Notes (newsletter), Employment Opportunities, and City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission […]

Rockwall MusicFest concert to honor Ralph Hall

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 30, 2014) Rockwall MusicFest will present a free, end-of-summer concert featuring the Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 30 at the Harbor Amphitheater, 2074 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. The Orchestra will be conducted by Michael J. Manley, and the concert will pay tribute to Congressman Ralph M. Hall. The Orchestra […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes new Director of Marketing, Communications

ROCKWALL, TX (July 30, 2014) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Darby Burkey as the new Director of Marketing and Communications for the Chamber. Darby is charged with directing the growth of the Chamber by developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies supporting innovative, high-value events and programs including Leadership Rockwall, […]

Gloria Campos to speak at Friends of the Rockwall library meeting

ROCKWALL,TX. (July 29, 2014) For 30 years, Gloria Campos was welcomed into thousands of DFW homes each week in her role as a reporter and later news anchor for WFAA-TV.  Now, Rockwall County will welcome the pioneering television journalist as she shares the highlights of her broadcast experiences at the September meeting of the Friends […]

Rockwall County AgriLife to hold water solutions conference

UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just received word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 29, 2014) Rockwall County based businesses have partnered with Leadership Advisory Board of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Rockwall […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse to host auditions for ‘Rumors’

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2014) Roles are available for Rockwall Community Playhouse‘s presentation of RUMORS. The production will open the 20th season at Rockwall Community Playhouse, located at 609 E. Rusk St. in Rockwall. Auditions will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 at RCP. Roles are available for five women and […]