This year has been the one most challenging for all of us on this City Council. I know we have all thought, “When will it end?” In a few days we will celebrate Christmas, and for Christians it is a time for rebirth and reexamination of our lives and how we live our lives. We […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — Dallas Symphony Orchestra brass members serenaded Rockwall with a surprise concert from aboard a boat in Lake Ray Hubbard on Dec. 17. The trombone quartet, calling themselves The DSO Tromboats, performed Christmas music while cruising in a pontoon boat decorated with Christmas lights at The Harbor Rockwall. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 18, 2020 — With the global pandemic comes many a hardship for local small businesses and charities as they continue to do all they can to stay afloat. Those circumstances have created a need within the community that’s far greater than it ever has been before; But they have also brought […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 17, 2020 – The Rockwall-Heath High School chapter of Best Buddies International had to get creative this year to celebrate the holidays. Instead of their annual Christmas party, they hosted an outdoor event at Towne Center Park in Heath. They broke into small groups and walked through the Christmas lights, played holiday […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 16, 2020 — Toyota of Rockwall presented Christmas gifts in the form of two $2,500 donations to The Salvation Army of North Texas and LightHouse for New Hope charities this afternoon. This year, Toyota of Rockwall selected four area charities and gave its staff the opportunity to read about the missions […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 2, 2020 – Once the Christmas season comes to a close and you’re ready to toss your live tree, the City of Rockwall urges you to do so responsibly. The City of Rockwall has a program to recycle trees and use the mulch in public parks. Tree drop-off begins Monday, December […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 – Lyons Air & Heat today announced a Christmas Gift Card Giveaway for four families in need. Owner Johnny Lyons said in a Facebook post, “2020 has brought many, many challenges to all of us. Lyons Air & Heat would like the opportunity to give back to our community. […]
ROCKWALL, TX – December 1, 2020 – The community is invited to ‘A Rockwall Christmas Eve’ Community Worship Service beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, December 24 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium. Presented by First United Methodist Church Rockwall, the outdoor Christmas Eve service will allow for social distancing with plenty of room to spread out, while […]
ROCKWALL, TX – November 28, 2020 – If you’re looking to start a new Christmas family tradition in this very untraditional year, you might consider making the best birthday cake in the history of ever to celebrate the real reason for the season. Local residents Jennifer Hill and Mary Walker have co-authored a picture book, titled […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Nov. 27, 2020 – With COVID-19 concerns top of mind, many families are foregoing travel plans, limiting group gatherings, and seeking new and creative ways to celebrate the season in an effort to stay safe. From virtual tree lightings and Reindeer Runs to live nativity scenes, our local calendar is […]