City of Rockwall Dedicates Discovery Statue in Downtown Rockwall Square

City of Rockwall Dedicates Discovery Statue in Downtown Rockwall Square

  Rockwall, Texas (April 14, 2023) – Yesterday, the City of Rockwall dedicated the Rockwall founders’ sculpture, Discovery Statue, located on the southeast corner of the Rockwall Historic Courthouse. The statue depicts pioneers, Benjamin Boydstun, Terry Utley Wade and William Clay Stevenson, discovering the rock wall, for which the city was later named, in 1852. […]

Rockwall Hometown Christmas festivities set for Dec. 3

Rockwall Hometown Christmas festivities set for Dec. 3

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2022) Hometown Christmas in Historic Downtown is part of a day-long celebration in Rockwall. The Downtown Rockwall Association sponsors Hometown Christmas and invites everyone downtown for a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. Enjoy a Christmas Market in San Jacinto Plaza for festive food basket fills, like artisan chocolate, pecans, pound […]

Farmers Market opens in Downtown Rockwall, kicking off summer

Farmers Market opens in Downtown Rockwall, kicking off summer

ROCKWALL, TX (May 7, 2022) Farmers Market opened with music and fanfare this morning in Downtown Rockwall as families came out bright and early to visit over 30 vendor booths, catch up with neighbors, and experience a vibrant Summer Kickoff event. Our Blue Ribbon News team was in the historic downtown square to capture the […]

Downtown Rockwall Association to shine spotlight on local shops

Downtown Rockwall Association to shine spotlight on local shops

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 […]

Downtown Rockwall’s Holiday Home Tour features six homes this December

Downtown Rockwall’s Holiday Home Tour features six homes this December

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2021) Six beautifully decorated homes will be featured on Downtown Rockwall’s two-day Holiday Home Tour, which is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11. A limited number of tickets are available for each day. Purchase tickets at Bella’s House, Bunches, and Rustic Warehouse […]

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 invites community to free patriotic concert on Veterans Day

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 invites community to free patriotic concert on Veterans Day

ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2021 — Join the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 in a celebration honoring our veterans on the Downtown Rockwall Square this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a proclamation at the Historic Downtown Courthouse, followed by a patriotic concert at 5:30 p.m. at San […]

Planning and Zoning Commission approves site plan for Rockwall Downtown Lofts development

Planning and Zoning Commission approves site plan for Rockwall Downtown Lofts development

ROCKWALL, TX – July 28, 2021 — Last night, the Rockwall Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site plan in a 6-1 vote for the 263-unit Rockwall Downtown Lofts development on the corner of SH-66 and Alamo Road near the Downtown Square. The property sits across from the Rockwall Police Department. The proposed development will […]

Lakeside Florist in Rockwall celebrates anniversary at 506 N Goliad

Lakeside Florist in Rockwall celebrates anniversary at 506 N Goliad

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 […]

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

Pay it forward and Shop Small® this holiday season

ROCKWALL, TX – November 25, 2020 — During a pandemic, there’s no better way to support your community than by shopping local this holiday season! When your dollars are spent in local shops and retail, that money goes back into the community in many ways. It helps boost community improvement projects, creates jobs within the […]

Downtown Rockwall Nov. 5 Holiday Open House invites community to festive late night shopping

Downtown Rockwall Nov. 5 Holiday Open House invites community to festive late night shopping

ROCKWALL, TX – November 4, 2020 — Enjoy a late night shopping opportunity to kick off this holiday season! From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, downtown Rockwall shops will deck their halls with boughs of holly to put you in the holiday spirit. Merchants will be offering many holiday specials and surprises […]

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