Rockwall High School Student Council, Robotics, AVID and PALS hosting food drive to benefit Helping Hands

Rockwall High School Student Council, Robotics, AVID and PALS hosting food drive to benefit Helping Hands

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — Rockwall High School Robotics is teaming up with RHS StuCo, AVID, and PALS to host a food drive  benefiting the Rockwall County Helping Hands Food Pantry. The community is invited to drop off items at the Robotics trailer in front of Rockwall High School from 8 to 8:40 […]

Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School unveils new Outdoor Learning Center

Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School unveils new Outdoor Learning Center

ROCKWALL, TX – November 30, 2020 — This fall, Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School celebrated the official unveiling of its new Outdoor Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The center creates all kinds of outdoor learning opportunities for students. With an outdoor classroom, kids can help seed, water, observe, record and harvest the garden beds […]

Rockwall Women’s League to host Big Hats & Girls in Pearls luncheon

Rockwall Women’s League to host Big Hats & Girls in Pearls luncheon

ROCKWALL, TX – November 29, 2020 – The Rockwall Women’s League will host Big Hats & Girls in Pearls, its annual fundraising luncheon, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, February 5 at the newly renovated Yacht Club at Chandler’s Landing. Grab your hat and put on your pearls and join them for an afternoon […]

Rockwall authors look to start new family tradition this Christmas with picture book

Rockwall authors look to start new family tradition this Christmas with picture book

ROCKWALL, TX – November 28, 2020 – If you’re looking to start a new Christmas family tradition in this very untraditional year, you might consider making the best birthday cake in the history of ever to celebrate the real reason for the season. Local residents Jennifer Hill and Mary Walker have co-authored a picture book, titled […]

Comprehensive Guide to All Things Christmas In & Around Rockwall County

Comprehensive Guide to All Things Christmas In & Around Rockwall County

  ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]

Christmas Light Boat Parade planned for Dec. 12 on Lake Ray Hubbard

Christmas Light Boat Parade planned for Dec. 12 on Lake Ray Hubbard

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 31, 2020) Calling all boaters that want to join a Christmas light boat parade on Saturday, December 12 on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. The boats will leave Sapphire Bay Marina (at Dalrock and I-30) at approximately 6:30 p.m., head down the I-30 bridge to the Rockwall Harbor arriving at approximately 7:00pm. […]

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 25, 2020 — During a pandemic, there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local this holiday season! When your dollars are spent in local shops and retail, that money goes back into the community in many ways. It helps boost community improvement projects, creates jobs within the […]

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels bring Thanksgiving to homebound seniors in need

Rockwall YMCA, Meals on Wheels bring Thanksgiving to homebound seniors in need

ROCKWALL, TX – November 24, 2020 — The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County (MOWSS) provided groceries for local homebound seniors in need to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this week. The Rockwall Y partnered with MOWSS to identify elderly clients in the area who might not otherwise […]