Rib Rub Run & Roll wraps up with outstanding community participation

Rib Rub Run & Roll wraps up with outstanding community participation

Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – The City of Rockwall’s annual Rib Rub Run and Roll event, held Oct. 5 at Harry Myers Park, celebrated another successful year with community and visitor participation at an all-time high. The event attracted over 325 racers, 24 BBQ competitors, and more than 90 car show entrants, making it […]

A Time to Remember and a Time to Grow

A Time to Remember and a Time to Grow

Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2024) – I have had a varied career, lived in various places, and have many varied interests. This time of the year brings two of my many interests together, the military and gardening. I am a naturalized Texan! (I wasn’t born here, but…) Where I grew up, November 11 was called […]

Patti Richter, On Faith: Scared to Death or Scared to Life

Patti Richter, On Faith: Scared to Death or Scared to Life

Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – The dark and musty garage laundry room with one small window that allowed a bit of moonlight provided a perfect atmosphere for our small group of neighborhood kids to meet. We sat in a circle as the older ones told ghost stories that made us shiver with excitement or […]

Duck, Duck, Jeep!

Duck, Duck, Jeep!

Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2024) – Hundreds flocked to The Harbor Oct. 12 for the annual Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, presented by Rockwall Dodge/Jeep/Ram. The day’s festivities included morning yoga by Mindful Health, dance performances by CK Studios, live music by Brandon Bamburg, a corporate duck beauty pageant, kid zone, Show & Shine, […]

Fresh Produce, Fresh Support: Farmers Market wraps up season with gifts that keep growing

Fresh Produce, Fresh Support: Farmers Market wraps up season with gifts that keep growing

Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2024) – Friends of Downtown Rockwall presented $5,000 checks to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas and Lone Star CASA on Sept. 28 during Rockwall’s final Farmers Market of the season. Annually, Friends of Downtown Rockwall donates a portion of their proceeds to local charities. Over the past 10 years […]

Heroes Memorial Park: A Grand Unveiling

Heroes Memorial Park: A Grand Unveiling

Honoring first responders, military veterans lost to suicide Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – A crowd of more than 300 people, including first responders from across the state, gathered Sept. 21 for an unveiling ceremony of Heroes Memorial Park, located 1120 W. Rusk St. (66 Boat Ramp). The ceremony was a heartfelt tribute honoring the […]

Walking through a Winter Wonderland

Walking through a Winter Wonderland

Helping Hands Festival of Trees returns Nov. 22-23   Rockwall, TX (October 21, 2024) – Would you be surprised to learn that there’s a store right here in Rockwall that spends 365 days curating holiday decor items just to offer them for sale during one incredible weekend in November? Imagine finding everything from holiday décor […]

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

Holiday buzz begins: Rockwall County Blue Ribbon News November issue is hot off the press

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 18, 2024) — Our November issue is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes, but you can preview a digital version of our latest print edition right now by clicking the cover image below. For 13 years, we’ve been direct mailing our full color print edition FREE to about 17,500 […]

The most spec‘quack’ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever!

The most spec‘quack’ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever!

Rockwall, TX (September 26, 2024) – The most spec‘quack’ular event of the season is back and bigger than ever! The Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival is Saturday, October 12 at the Rockwall Harbor! This fun fall festival boasts all-day excitement with a huge kids zone, live music and entertainment on two stages, fantastic food […]

On Faith: Sin, Sickness, Sorrow, and Finally Singing Again

On Faith: Sin, Sickness, Sorrow, and Finally Singing Again

Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2024) – Sunday worship at my church begins with contemporary songs followed by several hymns. I don’t recall the song titles of a certain service last summer, but I’ll never forget the voice I heard singing—my own. “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed,” says Jeremiah 17:14.* Just days […]