Student Mpact and Soulman’s to provide Thanksgiving meals for Rockwall area families

Student Mpact and Soulman’s to provide Thanksgiving meals for Rockwall area families

ROCKWALL, Texas (Nov. 8, 2022)— In collaboration with Soulman’s Bar-B-Que in Rockwall, Student Mpact Ministries has announced that it will provide Thanksgiving meals to area families within their Rockwall Independent School District local business and school partnership program. “We love helping families spend time together to celebrate the holiday season. During a time that is […]

Sizzling success for Rockwall ISD’s Pitmasters BBQ Club

Sizzling success for Rockwall ISD’s Pitmasters BBQ Club

Rockwall-Heath senior Hunter Kirk wins BBQ Brisket State Championship ROCKWALL, TX (May 12, 2022) Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and wherever the Pitmasters BBQ Club goes, there are red hot winners! Under the direction of Rockwall ISD’s BBQ Coach Sean Hill at Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy, members of Team Smoke and […]

Rockwall Rib, Rub, Run & Roll 2020 a sizzling success

Rockwall Rib, Rub, Run & Roll 2020 a sizzling success

ROCKWALL, TX – October 6, 2020 — Folks at this past weekend’s Rib, Rub, Run & Roll event in downtown Rockwall welcomed beautiful fall weather, some sweet-looking wheels at the car show, and of course some smokin’ hot BBQ. Taking home the title of Grand Champion in this year’s IBCA-sanctioned BBQ competition is Cody Malin […]

Rockwall Rib Rub Live Music Schedule

Rockwall Rib Rub Live Music Schedule

ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2020 — The live music schedule for the Rockwall Rib Rub Run & Roll has been announced! Gracing the Historic Courthouse stage for the hottest barbecue competition event of the year are the following artists: Headliner: Blake Nation (Blake Shelton tribute band) 2:30-4:30 p.m. Gunpowder & Lead (Miranda Lambert tribute) […]

Rockwall Rib, Rub, Run & Roll returns to the Downtown Square Oct. 2-3

Rockwall Rib, Rub, Run & Roll returns to the Downtown Square Oct. 2-3

ROCKWALL, TX – August 19, 2020 — The community’s favorite day-long, IBCA-sanctioned barbecue contest will roll into Rockwall on Oct. 2-3. In this year’s 12th Annual Rib, Rub, Run & Roll barbecue cookoff, contestants will fire up their grills to compete in four categories: Jackpot Beans, Half Chicken, Brisket, and Pork Spare Ribs. Awards and […]

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que hosts ‘BBQuarantine’ giveaway in April

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que hosts ‘BBQuarantine’ giveaway in April

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que announced a month-long BBQuarantine Super Chuck Wagon giveaway at all North Texas locations.  Each Super Chuck Wagon has two pounds of meat, four sides, six slices of Texas toast and BBQ sauce. “For more than 40 years, North Texans have devoured our Super Chuck Wagon for special occasions and family gatherings. Now, they can […]

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que receives Rockwall Chamber Medium Size Business of the Year Award

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que receives Rockwall Chamber Medium Size Business of the Year Award

(ROCKWALL, TX — March 2, 2018) The Rockwall Chamber of Commerce recently presented Soulman’s Bar-B-Que with the Rockwall Chamber Medium Size Business of the Year Award. This award recognizes a mid-size business’ commitment to quality in their business structure and meets the following criteria: It has maintained stability over its business life for operations and […]

Fundraiser combines art and history

Fundraiser combines art and history

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 28, 2018) Local artists of all skill levels are invited to create their own masterpiece on canvas and help preserve the past for the future during the Rockwall County Historical Foundation’s new annual art auction fundraiser, “American Gothic,” on Sunday, May 6. Held at the picturesque Summerfield at Tate Farms (12992 […]

Rockwall County’s Open Space BBQ moved to June 24

Rockwall County’s Open Space BBQ moved to June 24

UPDATE from the Rockwall County Open Space Alliance:  The high risk of dangerous thunderstorms has led us to move the date for this Saturday’s Sunset and Stars barbecue. We are rescheduling the barbecue to June 24th, 2017 and you have the option of transferring your ticket to the new date, so hold onto your tickets. […]

Turning up the heat on Rockwall’s Rib Rub & Run

ROCKWALL, TX (September 23, 2014) The sweet smell of smoke and roasting meat will fill the air in Downtown Rockwall Saturday morning, Oct. 4th as the 6th Annual Rib Rub & Run gets underway with an exciting new feature for barbecue lovers.  BBQ Outfitters Alley will showcase vendors that can help turn the dream of a […]