Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra concert Saturday

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 27, 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. Special guest […]

Community welcome to celebrate 25th anniversary with American National Bank

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) American National Bank invites everyone to come celebrate its 25th anniversary in Rockwall on Wednesday, September 17. Stop by the Rockwall Main Banking Center, located at 2865 Ridge Road in Rockwall, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m that day. They will be serving delicious food and tasty drinks. Plus, you’ll have the chance […]

Rock Ridge to host community luncheon to support Duck Regatta

ROCKWALL,TX. (August 18, 2014) Rock Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at720 East Ralph Hall Parkwayin Rockwall, welcomes the community to a benefit luncheon from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 7. The event is in support of the September 20th Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta, which benefits Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall […]

‘Unmask the Leader in You’ at Dobbs Elementary

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Dobbs Elementary School welcomed back their Lil Jackets on Friday, August 22.The staff was excited to share the school theme for the year, “Unmask the Leader in You.” The school’s principal, Ruth Johnson and Assistant Principal, Michael, Stuart, shared the excitement by posing as “super kids.” As a special thanks […]

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary selling tickets for charity raffle

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club is raffling a variety of items for their annual charity raffle. The drawing will take place on December 2, 2014. Tickets are $10 each or 12 for $100. All proceeds go to charities supported by the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club. Winner need not be present to win. […]

Twelve-year-old Rockwall golfer among best in the world

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) Rockwall native Matthew Watkins, 12, couldn’t have given a more confident (and perhaps, a little teasing) response when asked about his recent top 10 finish at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, North Carolina. “It was easy,” he said with a shrug and a smile. Matthew came in […]

City of Rockwall to begin mosquito ground spraying this weekend

ROCKWALL, TX (August 26, 2014) The City of Rockwall Mosquito Abatement Program has continually monitored mosquito populations in live mosquito traps in various locations around the City.  Those samples are sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for the West Nile Virus.  At this time, there have been no mosquito […]

Rockwall Newcomers elect officers, plan Sept 11 lunch meeting

ROCKWALL, TX (August 16, 2014) The Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends Club recently elected officers for 2014-15. Join them at the first luncheon meeting of the new year on Thursday, September 11 at Occasions at Stone River in Royse City. Officers are: President Jean Lakner, 1st Vice President/Programs Kathy Weintraub, 2nd Vice President/Membership Judy Buffington, […]

It’s Time!

Plan and prepare, but be flexible ROCKWALL,TX. (August 25, 2014) Recently I came across a six page “birthing plan” and wondered, ‘How did I ever deliver my three babies without one?’ I understand that times change and I certainly noticed changes in the nine years separating my first and third children, but I was amazed […]