Heath DPS to present Internet Safety Seminar

Be Safe Online: Heath Department of Public Safety Seminar HEATH, TX (October 28, 2014) How do you keep personal and password information protected? How do you conduct secure transactions over the web? How do you keep kids from communicating with predators online? Learn these important tips and more at a seminar on Internet Safety for […]

PHOTOS: Halloween Extravaganza at Rockwall Harbor

ROCKWALL, TX (October 28, 2014) Dozens of kiddos got all dressed up in their Halloween-best for the Halloween Extravaganza and Costume Contest at The Harbor on Saturday night. The costume contest featuring four different age group divisions and a wide range of frighteningly cute get-ups made for a picture perfect scene at The Harbor’s stage […]

Reception, briefing Nov 5 gives Rockwall Chamber members opportunity to ‘HobNob’ with Newly Elected Officials

Sponsored by Atmos Energy ROCKWALL, TX (October 24, 2014) Just one day after the November 4, 2014 General Election, Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce members and guests are invited to an exclusive Welcome Reception & Briefing with federal, state, county and city newly elected officials at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. Hosted by the Rockwall […]

Lord’s Acre event to raise funds for historic Royse City church

ROYSE CITY, TX (October 26, 2014) First United Methodist Church of Royse City will host “Lord’s Acre,” a 42-year-old tradition that includes a Country Store showcasing baked goods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures, a basket raffle, silent and live auction. Bring friends and family to Family Life Center, 200 Plum St. in Royse City, on Saturday, […]

Heritage Christian Academy celebrates 20th anniversary

ROCKWALL, TX (October 26, 2014) Formed from the idea that Rockwall needed to offer a distinctly Christian education that prepared students for college and was independent of any church or organization, Heritage Christian Academy was born. HCA opened its doors in 1995, and now celebrates its twentieth anniversary. In honor of the school’s new accomplishment, […]

Festival of Trees Nov 14-15 features winter wonderland, opportunity to shop, give

ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The 2014 Helping Hands Festival of Trees will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 and 15, with a bevy of Christmas shoppers flocking to the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront to kick-off their holiday shopping. This magical event allows visitors to tour a winter wonderland of decorated trees and wreaths that are available […]

Local pianist finds the world as his stage

Free concert set for Nov. 9 ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) James Michael Williams, a music graduate from A&M Commerce, finds himself as much at home in his private teaching studio in Rockwall as he does on the international concert stage in Europe. Returning from his latest international festival in Spain, Williams continues to impart […]

City of Rowlett announces Cultural 2015 Arts Grant Program

ROWLETT, TX (October 25, 2014) Qualifying arts organizations in Rowlett may now begin applying for financial grants to assist in their cultural arts programs that benefit Rowlett’s visual and performing arts communities. Last year a total of $2,000 was awarded to three organizations for instruction and performance opportunities in visual art works and for vocal […]

Rockwall Community Band is open to new members, plans Christmas Concert

ROCKWALL, TX (October 25, 2014) The Rockwall Community Band was established in 2002, with the support of many community members interested in developing a wind band in the Rockwall area. Today there are about 65 players who perform with woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, conducted by Mike McGill and Associate Director Lewis Phelps. The Rockwall […]