(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 19, 2016) Hors d’ oeuvres, mocktails, local celebrity entertainers… and BINGO! Residents are invited to Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care (720 E Ralph Hall Pkwy) for Breach Style Bingo Night benefiting the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local celebrities providing […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Aug. 17, 2016) Rockwall residents gotta catch ‘em all, and they aren’t afraid to go outside to do it. Since the July 6 release of the new smartphone game Pokémon GO, approximately 20 million people in the U.S. have downloaded and played. What makes the game so special, aside from 90s nostalgia […]
RETURN TO HOGWARTS (ROCKWALL, TX—August 17, 2016) To celebrate J.K. Rowling’s latest book, Half Price Books in Rockwall hosted a midnight release party with lots of spellbinding activities. Co-written by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is the special edition script released from the new play premiering on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 18, 2016) Due to wet weather conditions this week, the City of Rockwall has been unable to administer the fogging program. Beginning Monday, August 22, City crews will resume fogging in a one-mile radius in areas where mosquitoes have been trapped and tested positive for West Nile virus. These areas include […]
(ROCKWALL, TX—Aug. 15, 2016) Hot Rocks Bike Ride returned this year for its 30th anniversary with new routes, improved rest stops, and fun for riders of all ages. Presented annually by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, the bike ride entails a wide variety of routes, attracting cyclists of all ages and skill levels—from beginners or […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall welcomed an open dialogue between residents and the county’s first responders during a public meeting held at The Center on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs, Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove and Fire Department Chief Mark Poindexter gave presentations on each of their departments […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 17, 2016) Casino gaming, live music, dancing and a red carpet walk will all be part of AMICA‘s Denim & Diamonds Gala on Saturday, Oct. 1. AMICA is a 501c3 charitable organization comprised of forty ladies who work to make a difference in the lives of children and the underprivileged. The […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 17, 2016) Betty White is a happy and spunky girl with a beautifully frosted coat. She’s about 9 years old but still has a lifetime of love to give. She is great with children and other dogs. Betty White is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is a donation […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) When it comes to education, newly-appointed Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal has a knack for fully immersing himself in the lives of his fellow teachers and students. Prior to becoming superintendent for Rockwall ISD in May 2016, Dr. Villarreal served one of the highest performing school districts in […]
(ROWLETT, TX – Aug. 16, 2016) Texas developer Kent Donahue showcased the 260-acre Bayside development bringing a crystal lagoon to the former Elgin Robertson Park at Dalrock during the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon last week, hosted by the Rowlett EDC. The lagoon – which will span eight acres of clear crystal blue […]