Terry Fisher Post 117 to host American Legion birthday celebration April 10

Terry Fisher Post 117 to host American Legion birthday celebration April 10

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 4, 2016) The Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117 invites the community to celebrate the birthday of the American Legion at the Center in Rockwall (108 East Washington St) on Sunday, April 10, at 1 p.m. The program will feature the outstanding students of the Rockwall community selected to represent Rockwall […]

Meet Karina, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Karina is a two-year-old Chihuahua mix. This little girl is as sweet as can be and loves everyone. Her favorite pastimes are giving kisses, cuddling and being held. Karina has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is $125. Email Rockwall Pets at to meet her today! […]

All-you-can-eat pancake fundraiser benefiting Rockwall County Reading for Adults

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 16 at Applebee’s located at 687 E. Interstate 30,Rockwall, TX 75087. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the […]

Seawolf sets sail for ninth season, Captain Scott Self sells Harbor Lights

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) Christening a boat with Budweiser may be a bit unusual, but nothing about Captain Scott Self and his 40-foot-long, 25-foot-wide catamaran is ordinary. “I don’t drink champagne, so why should she?” Self said, pouring beer over the bow. When Seawolf launched from Chandler’s Landing Marina Saturday morning, about a dozen […]

April 16th End of Construction Party features parade, car show, walking tour in Downtown Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 3, 2016) With the final phase of the $8.6 million Capital Improvement Project (CIP) revitalizing Downtown Rockwall near completion, the city will host a large scale celebration on Saturday, April 16 to commemorate the enhancements brought to the historic downtown square. The three-year project includes significant improvements to the sidewalks and […]

Rockwall financial advisor launches radio show

Rockwall financial advisor launches radio show

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 1, 2016) Reid Johnson, president of Rockwall-based Lake Point Advisory Group, has begun hosting the radio show Wealth Smart on KSKY 660 AM each Sunday at 7 am. Listeners can tune in to learn about strategies and ideas for retirement and retirement planning. Each week, Johnson will address a different retirement topic ranging […]

HHCA Fall Football registration opens April 2

(HEATH, TX – March 30, 2016) Heath Hawks Community Athletics is opening online registration this Saturday, April 2nd for fall flag and tackle football for Kindergarten through 6th grade. HHCA is a community pure organization with teams built from Amy Parks, Jones, Pullen, Rochell, Shannon and Springer elementary schools. HHCA teaches sportsmanship, fundamentals, teamwork, skills […]

Ebby Halliday Rockwall to host Community Shredding Event

SPRING CLEANING: Celebrate Earth Day by attending Ebby Halliday Rockwall’s Fourth Annual Shred-It Day PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT (ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2016) Securely destroy those old bank statements, tax returns and other sensitive papers onsite. No need to remove paper clips or staples. Just bring your documents by the boxful. Please no binders […]

Heart of Heath 5K, 1-Mile Family Run draws over 350 runners

Heart of Heath 5K, 1-Mile Family Run draws over 350 runners

(HEATH, TX — March 30, 2016) The sun was shining brightly on Heath as the community and guests celebrated Easter Saturday, March 26, at Fun & Fitness in the Park featuring the annual Heart of Heath 5k and One-Mile Family Run. More than 356 entered the two runs, with Keaton Forsyth of Royce City, taking […]