ROCKWALL, TX (June 19, 2021) Each June we celebrate Father’s Day, BUT did you know Father’s Day started at the YMCA? Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, the daughter of a single father who served in the Civil War. Her father was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth […]
DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2021) The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of FREE live music during the 2021 Fair. After a year without live music, the State Fair is more excited than ever to provide the free concert series, which spans across multiple genres and features nationally recognized headliners, in […]
DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2021) The State Fair is excited to put home chefs who have been honing their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic to the test with the 2021 Cooking Contests. We all spent more time at home in 2020 than we had ever anticipated, which led to a lot of folks picking up […]
Annual Event Benefits Rockwall YMCA Angel Camp for Kids with Special Needs ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2021 – Mudbug season is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – the return of the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special needs. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2021 – March 24-27 marks the 68th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair at a new location, Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane. The purpose of the Rockwall Youth Fair is to promote the education, constructive talents and leadership skills of the youth of the community by conducting clinics, training […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 15, 2021 – After a two year hiatus, the Founder’s Day Festival is back in Rockwall! Last year’s event had to be cancelled because of COVID-19, as it was scheduled to take place right when everything was shutting down. Concertgoers this year are in for a treat. The Rockwall Parks and […]
Early voting scheduled for April 19 – 27 (excluding Sunday) Election Day voting to be held May 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – The City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 1, 2021 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three […]
FATE, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – The City of Fate will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 1, 2021, for the purpose of electing two (2) City Council Members, Place 1 and Place 5, and one (1) citizen to serve as Mayor. The citizens elected to serve as Council Members in Places 1 […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2021 – To provide a safe environment with ample space for graduates and guests, the Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 will now take place on the same day at the new Globe Life Field, located at 734 Stadium Drive in Arlington. This […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 6, 2021 – We invite you to take a look at the draft 2021-2022 school calendar. We know that the school calendar impacts families and communities, so we welcome your feedback. This comment opportunity will be available through Tuesday, January 12, 2021. CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS: Students will begin classes on Wednesday, August […]