(HEATH, TX — Dec. 9, 2016) It was a festive night as the community kicked off Christmas in Heath at the City’s Annual Holiday in the Park. Even a sudden rain shower that drove Santa inside to the Amy Parks Elementary Cafeteria to visit with the children didn’t dampen the spirits of close to 1,000 […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 2, 2016) Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, there have been several changes to Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas festivities. Here’s a wrap-up: Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade 2016 has been cancelled. The Tree Lighting has been moved inside to The Center and the Hometown Christmas Celebration has been moved to […]
UPDATE AS OF 10:15PM THURSDAY, DEC. 1 PARADE CANCELLATION: We just received word that the #Rockwall Kiwanis Christmas Parade has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. We sure will miss it! Everybody please stay safe and dry. The following press release was sent out earlier and at this point the parade is […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2016) Fourth grade Pullen Elementary student Layne Yudizky is the winner of a poster contest to become the Grand Marshal of the 47th Annual Christmas Parade presented by the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Spirit of Rockwall”. Layne is the son of Kevyn and Kyle […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 21, 2016) Helping Hands of Rockwall County’s 7th Annual Festival of Trees filled the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront with holiday cheer and the spirit of giving this past weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, the Boutique of Helping Hands Huge Tax-Free Holiday Sale […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 18, 2016) The City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department and the Rowlett Noon Exchange Club invite everyone to the FREE Main Street Festival and Holiday Parade, 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, December 3 in Pecan Grove Park, 5300 Main Street. There will be music from carolers as well as the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 21, 2015) You have never had to walk over to a switch on the wall and turn on the darkness. No, darkness is the default of our world. Everyone realizes that the switch on the wall will illuminate the room with light. Darkness must flee when the light shines. Light is […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) While watching a Spanish television series last month I thought it would be fun to see if my limited Spanish language skills would make it possible to follow the story. Within a few minutes of turning off the subtitles I became frustrated. The few words and phrases I was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 16, 2015) As Andy Williams would say – or sing – “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Many a Rockwall County home is warmed by the presence of a Christmas tree. By now, those living rooms are bulging with small mountains of festively decorated gifts. But this season has […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Dec 16, 2015) Here’s a digital look at our latest print edition which is on its way to more than 18,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath this week. To submit your good news and events for publication, email . CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW: Our 24-page, full color, hyper-local print edition […]