ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall community and citizens from surrounding areas came together in a spectacular display of celebration at the annual Founder’s Day Festival held Saturday, May 18th. This year’s festival was especially significant as Rockwall celebrated its 170th anniversary. The event, which has become a beloved tradition in the area, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) – The Rockwall City Council honored City Manager Mary Smith for 25 years of service with the City of Rockwall. Mrs. Smith, a CPA, came here in 1998 as the Director of Finance, and was named City Manager in 2021. At a recent Council meeting, Mayor Trace Johannesen presented Mrs. […]
Donations being accepted to fill commemorative capsule ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Nov. 17, 2023) As Rockwall County celebrates its 150th anniversary, a time capsule filled with donated memorabilia will be buried in the “connector section” between the Rockwall County Library and Rockwall County Courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 16. Community members are invited to a welcome introduction, […]
A Milestone of Excellence in Pool Building and Design ROCKWALL, TX (March 31, 2023) – Pool Stop, a leading provider of custom pool building and design services in Rockwall and surrounding areas, is proud to announce its 20th anniversary of delivering top-quality swimming pools and excellent customer service. Since its establishment in 2003, Pool Stop […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 1, 2023) Women in Need will present their 11th Annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at Hidden Creek in Heath. This will be exceptionally special as they celebrate their 40th year as an organization. Women in Need, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers both residential […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Aspasians welcomes everyone to its Fall Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium, 1215 TL Townsend in Rockwall. Rain or shine, over 200 vendors will be showcased, offering a variety of unique products and experiences. All booth rental fees and bottled water […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 4, 2022 — Beginning in March, the Downtown Rockwall Association will support around 40 of its individual business members through special Anniversary Spotlight events. Two Saturdays a month, an individual business will be chosen and spotlighted to celebrate its business anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It’s a fun way […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 12, 2021) The community is welcome as the Hyatt Place Dallas/Rockwall hosts Oktoberfest, celebrating their opening anniversary, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19. The Hyatt, located at 1600 La Jolla Pointe Drive in Rockwall, was unable to host a grand opening last year due to the COVID-29 pandemic – so […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 28, 2021) The Sparks Clinic, located at 103. N. 1st Street in Rockwall, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Friday, Aug. 27. In 1946, Dr. Sherman Sparks founded the Rockwall family health center on the second floor above the Cunningham Drugstore, where Zanata’s is located today. A fire caused the clinic to begin […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 16, 2021 — Saturday, July 24 Lakeside Florist is celebrating one year in their new location at 506 N Goliad and 21 years in business serving the Rockwall community. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can build their own bouquet at the flower bar, selecting the stems they want as […]